Can a US citizen travel to the UK for 6 months with no visa, then leave the UK for a few days and go back and stay another 6 months?
No the maximum amount of time you can come here is 90 days visa free same as us British Citizens going to America when i use the visa exemption going to America I cannot re enter within 180 days after being there for 90 I couldn’t go to Canada on the 90th day and try get back in theoretically it’s possible but very difficult to do so unless I have a good reason for needing to go back.If you want to come for 6 months you need a visa And 6 months isn’t travelling that’s residing here doing what the question implies thats a total of a year so no officially you cant because that looks like you’re actually living here and you will be refused entry the Border Agency are very aware of people crossing borders just to extend their stays, and will soon catch on if it the visa exemption is being used incorrectly without a valid reason to return to the U.K. shortly after having just left.There is something called the spent leave rule. That means you need to spend the same amount of time out of the UK, that you spent inside. You need to spend at least 3 months outside the UK before attempting to re-enter. If you try to re-enter before 3 months has passed you will be denied entry and have a refusal notification flag against you. If this happens, you will always have to officially apply for a visitors visa from the country you are resident in, a royal pain in the arse we’re as strict as America if not worse.The applicant must satisfy the decision maker that they are a genuine visitor. This means that the applicant:(a) will leave the UK at the end of their visit; and(b) will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK their main home; and(c) is genuinely seeking entry for a purpose that is permitted by the visitor routes (these are listed in Appendices 3, 4 and 5); and(d) will not undertake any prohibited activities set out in V 4.5 – V 4.10; and(e) must have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to their visit without working or accessing public funds. This includes the cost of the return or onward journey, any costs relating to dependants, and the cost of planned activities such as private medical treatment.
Can I marry my girlfriend when she comes over to the UK on a visitors visa?
Not on a visitors visa. Absolutely not.Due to the scourge of sham marriages, registrars and clergy must see proof that each person can legally be married in the UK.There are two options:There’s a special visitors visa for getting married if the person does not intend on residing in the UK. Marriage Visitor visaORThe fiance visa, which you say is not in the cards as she won’t be staying. This is essentially the spouse visa but with the added requirement of proof that you will be getting married within 6 months of arrival. This visa is for people who intend on residing in the UK and has a minimum salary of £18,600 that you must earn to sp onsor the fiance/spouse (assuming she has no children that are coming). Family visas: apply, extend or switchA person cannot get married on a regular visitors visa. Nor can they switch to any other visa while in the country on a visitors visa.Because of this no surprise is possible. Unless she arrives on a marriage visitor visa, no marriage can take place.
How long can I stay in the Philippines with a tourist visa extension?
Three years, according to their own Philippines Immigration Bureau web site.However, (a) you need to extend your visa many times, first at 30 days, then 29 days (and get an ID Card), and then every 1, 2 or 6 months. I’m told (no personal experience) that after about 8 months they start getting curious as to why you are staying so long on a tourist visa, but they will extend it up to the full three years. And (b), each of those extensions is about PHP3,000, plus about PHP 5,000 for the ID Card (at the 2nd extension, and the ID Card is mandatory), and you have to re-register the card every year (January to March). (c) lastly, after you have been there 6 months straight, you are then required to seek permission (at about PHP1,000 or PHP2,000 - forget which) to leave - i.e. an Exit Permit.So, my suggestion is: stay about 5 months (into your third extension) and then hop on a cheap flight to a neighbouring country for a day or two ‘holiday’ from your holiday. Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, Bali, Jakarta or Hanoi / HCM are all good, cheap, choices (US$2–300 rtn airfare if booked well in advance) that are only a couple hours flying time away. That resets everything and you start over with 30 days as the first time (but you don’t have to get a new ID Card).Unlike most of the world, the Philippines actually wants people to stay (so you spend your money, of course, they are not altruistic, just smart). And given the extension fees, and the large numbers of tourists always there extending when I am, the extensions are funding the entire Immigration department budget I’m sure.Good luck, and enjoy your stay.
How can I get citizenship in Scotland?
Scotland is part of United Kingdom.British citizen habitually resident in Scotland on day one of independence Scottish Citizenship? – Yes, automatically a Scottish citizenBritish citizens born in Scotland but living outside of Scotland on day one of independence Scottish Citizenship? - Yes, automatically a Scottish citizenChild born in Scotland to at least one parent who has Scottish citizenship or indefinite leave to remain at the time of their birth Scottish Citizenship? – Yes. Automatically a Scottish citizenChild born outside Scotland to at least one parent who has Scottish citizenship Scottish Citizenship? – Yes. Automatically a Scottish citizen (the birth must be registered in Scotland to take effect)British national living outside Scotland with at least one parent who qualifies for Scottish citizenship Scottish Citizenship? – Can register as a Scottish citizen (will need to provide evidence to substantiate)Citizens of any country, who have a parent or grandparent who qualifies for Scottish citizenship Scottish Citizenship? – Can register as a Scottish citizen (will need to provide evidence to substantiate)Migrants in Scotland legally Scottish Citizenship? – May apply for naturalisation as a Scottish citizen (subject to meeting good character, residency and any other requirements set out under Scottish immigration law)Citizens of any country who have spent at least 10 years living in Scotland at any time and have an ongoing connection with Scotland Scottish Citizenship? – May apply for naturalization as a Scottish citizen (subject to meeting good character and other requirements set out under Scottish immigration law)