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Bigbrother2004 (62.129.121.32) -

Does anyone have any experiences, advice, tips on the visa application/consulate interview. After my marriage in Tunisia this Autumn, I will be applying for a visa for my husband to live and work in London. Has anyone been through the same process? Please reply via this site or at my email address.

Thank you.

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Reply #1 mrsgharbi (213.210.55.145) -

Hmmm, I've been through that process - a few years ago now though. Let me tell you, they will speak to you like you're an idiot, they will tell you things to try and put you off going ahead with the marriage etc, but at the end of the day, the law is on your side....be straightforward and firm

Reply #2 Bigbrother (192.223.140.62) -

mrsgharbi

Thank you for your reply - I just picked up your post today.

I would be grateful if you could email me at Bigbrother2004@hotmail.co.uk and share your story with me.

I'm flying out to Tunis in December for my marriage and then sometime after we will be visiting the consulate to make an appointment. I'm hoping the visa will be successful.

I'd love to hear your story on the matter.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you in anticipation.

Kind regards.

Reply #3 monastir (195.93.21.70) -

hi.

i try to get married in tunisia, my fiance is tunisian.i can see all the problems that come up.

i live in the uk but i am not english, i have tried to regestra our marriage here in uk in my local regestra office. i got no chance,

even i live hear now 15 years and EEC member.

i cant get no impedement certificat from uk.

that means i never get permition from uk to marry anyone in the world.

what sentury is this??????1670 or what???????

my fiance and i are very determent to see this trough.

Reply #4 daydreamer (81.103.144.65) -

hi i am married to tunisian what did you want to know about visa.

Reply #5 IrishPrincess (83.71.98.40) -

BigBrother have you got married yet, and if so how did it go with the visa offce, im going to tunisia and getting married in february, but what happens then when i want him to come home with me(ireland). do u have to go into the embassy and still apply for a visa and wait for result or does he have the right to buy a plane ticket and come to ireland with me...

any advice would help

thank you

Louise

Reply #6 Denise (84.67.248.204) -

hi we are now appealing against the decision. If any one could offer any advice and knows how long the visa process actually takes I would be extremely grateful. I will be returning to England alone which is extremely traumatic for everybody, but unfortunately I have no other option.

Reply #7 2nis4ner (196.203.219.38) -

Monastir-To marry in Tunisia the rules are different for females than male. If your fiancee can go to Denmark, they are like Las Vegas. You can get married in a day. There is a site for weddings and it is in German too.

Reply #8 Adia (64.193.13.100) -

I was wondering as well how long it will take for my Tunsian fiance to get a visa to America? I will stay with him 2 months after our marriage. Will he be able come with me? Goodluck to everyone.

Reply #9 Treacle (82.109.223.186) -

I to am looking into my Tunisian boyfriend being able to come to the UK with me.

The frustrating thing is we don't even want to live in the UK but he wants to be able to work while he is in the UK (while I tie my ends up in this country) and as it stands he is not allowed to do that! Educated, articulate and willing to work but refused entry before we even start. We have considered getting married just to assist the process but I am not sure if this would work.

If anybody could give me some advice i would appreciate it.

Good luck to all you

Treacle

x

Reply #10 shek (81.156.47.143) -

hi,

Hi im a tunisian, im living in the UK, and i do have some informations about how to get married with a tunisian and how long it takes to have a visa for him.

this is the web site of the british embassy in Tunisia and it explaines every thing:

www.britishembassy.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1022256797639

All what you have to do when you will be invited to the embassy is to let them know that you are interested in that man and its the man that you want to share your life with any where in the world.

They will try to tell you a lot of fake stories about how many cases failed and you should take more time to decide.

Be carreful when you are older than your fiancé,they will tell you that he will use you and marriage for him is just a adventure to get the brtish passport and after that he will leave you.

And when your visa is refused dont appeal against the decision , take some time and renew your demand.

Apealing is the worst thing to do in this kind of situations.

good luck for every one im here to help for any kind of information.

Sheker002@hotmail.ccco.uk

Reply #11 mapleleaf (213.42.21.81) -

My fiance is Tunisian and I want to move to Tunisia for a few years before we think about moving to Canada. Is it difficult for a Canadian to get a Tunisian passport and work in Tunisia? And how long does the process take once we are married for him to get a citizenship/green card to Canada or the USA??

Reply #12 nema (202.78.99.209) -

hello

i have a boyfriend from tunisia

and i live in the philippines.i want to know how to get a tunisian fiance visa and what r the requirements.thank you

Reply #13 Donatus Asongu (216.139.189.66) -

i want to apply for tunisian visa what are the procedious.

Reply #14 Denise from Lancs -

HI, WE APPLIED FOR A FIANCE VISA IN JANUARY OF THIS YEAR AND REFUSED ON THE SAME DAY, WE APPEALED AGAINST THE DECISION WITH THE HELP OF A SOLICITOR AT THE LOCAL LAW SOCIETY. WE GOT MARRIED ON THE 3 MARCH, WE WERE ADVISED TO APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE VISA WHILE WE WERE WAITING FOR THE APPEAL TO GO THROUGH. WE DID AND AGAIN WERE REFUSED ON THE SAME DAY. I ATTENDED THE APPEAL HEARING 19 SEPT AND HAVE JUST FOUND OUT THE JUDGE SAID YES TO THE APPEAL! I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT WILL TAKE 6 TO 8 WEEKS FOR MY HUSBAND TO GET HIS VISA, SO HE WILL BE HERE FOR CHRISTMAS.

EVERY PERSONS SITUATION IS DIFFERENT AS IS THE VISA INTERVIEW PROCESS. YOU DO WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU. THE ONLY QUICK WAY TO GET YOUR VISA IS IF YOU HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR SOME TIME AND HAVE BEEN LIVING TOGETHER IN TUNISIA AND YOU HAVE PROPERTY AND MONEY IN THE UK. DONT LOOSE HEART AND GOOD LUCK X X

Reply #15 Ahlem (84.43.54.206) -

Hi, I am a tunisian girl married to an italian guy since 2001 and we lived in Italy for a year, then my husband decided to move to the Uk while I returned to Tunisia to renew my passport and ask for a visa for the UK as it is not shengen, I added his name to my passport as a spouse, and when I had to ask for the british visa I needed his contract of work showing his salary and proving that he can support me in the UK without the need of benefits, as well as an address where he is living and where I will be able to stay, I got a visa for a year, and then before that visa expired I asked for a new one in the immigration office in UK which was for 5 years.

so I think that girls are more likely to get the visa than the guys,

anyway good luck to everyone

Reply #16 khalil (212.158.244.124) -

hello.

i am tunisian but i grow up in germany and now 2 years in london.

ok, i have a german passport and i want when i possible a double nationality my tunisian passport is now since 3 years in my home and over, is it possible to refresh this passport that i can have both???

thanks,

Reply #17 Rachel Watson (86.136.210.214) -

I was married to a Tunisian for 3 years (I got married in Tunisia) and I went through the visa application on my husbands behalf. It was refused at first (which is normal)and I appealed against the decision. It went to the appeal court and the decision was reversed and he was granted a visa - but it was a long process, with lots of paperwork! I still have the paperwork and lists of contacts and information that you should provide, so if I can be of any help - please feel free to contact me.

I am now divorced from my husband - I had to get divorced in Tunisia, I have quite a good knowledge of the legal system in Tunisia, so if I can be of any help regarding divorce/ legal problems - feel free to contact me!

Good luck to all!

Reply #18 almaz from UK -

Hi Rachel,

I would be very interested in asking your advice concerning the legalities of marriage and divorce in Tunisia. Please could you let me know how I can best contact you.

Many thanks

Reply #19 HAPPYPERSON (172.203.193.31) -

Does anyone know how to get my Tunisian marriage recognised in the UK and Legal. IF i do not register my marriage in the UK will it be recoginsed?

Thanks

ANY HELP

Reply #20 vince.hann from UK -

Hi Almaz and Rachel,

I am also looking for advise on divorce, can I kindly ask if i could contact you for help / guidance please ?

Reply #21 Clare Baker (86.144.54.153) -

Hi there

I have a Tunisian boyfriend who I will be visiting in Tunisia in 5 weeks time.

At the moment I am still married but going through divorce and tying everything up here in England at the moment.

Can anyone give me advise on how long it takes to obtain a visa on behalf of my tunisian boyfriend to come to England and whether this is still possible to do without my divorce being complete.

I will shortly own my own house and wondered whether through being able to prove that I can support him (I am employed) I could apply for a holiday visa etc until my divorce is complete?

Can anyone please give any advise?

Reply #22 Emily Merrick (86.5.102.122) -

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am interested in inviting my Tunisian boyfriend to the UK, from Tunisia, for next Summer, so that we can spend time together and so he can work.

I am a student, but pay my own rent in a privately owned house, I also have a part time job (if this affects anything).

I was wondering if you could give me any information about how to obtain a visa and whether or not there are any costs involved, and if so, the figures involved.

Thank you

Emily Merrick

Reply #23 Antonia (78.146.170.45) -

I would like to invite my friend from Tunisia to the UK. What does he need fot the visa to the UK? Thank you.

Antonia

Reply #24 MICHELLE LEWIS from YORKSHIRE -

Hi Rachael

I a trying to get information so I can marry my Tunisian boyfirend in December. Please can you tell me how I can contact you for the information on marriage, I am going out there on Sunday so it would be really helpful if I had the details.

Or if anyone else knows what I need to do as I have looked at the webiste for the British Embassy and I have spoken to the Tunisian Embassy in UK both have told me different things????

thankyou michelle

Reply #25 Syed Ali Hasan (125.209.115.132) -

I want to settle in Tunisia, my parents and 2 brothers are american national and living in Los Angeles these days. i have to wait next 3 to 4 years to become a USA immigrant.

Right now im working in a multinational Pharmaceutical firm. I need a gilr/lady who could help me to get European Union passport, i am agree to get marry with he and will pay charges against her services. if someone is agree please contact me immediately on khizard@hotmail.com. thanks Ali

Reply #26 j town (82.21.238.207) -

Hi my friend is currently getting divorced to a tunisian man after a very violent and abusive marriage. She is going to tunisia next wk to sort it out and has property out there that she bought whilst still married. Does anybody know what the law is in regards to property of british citizens over there?

Reply #27 angelicab (90.194.159.200) -

Hello Rachel, I am in a similar position as you regarding marriage. My husband went to tunisia on 2/12/07 for a holiday for two weeks but did not return to the UK.

He was here for only 5 months but we had a lot of problems regarding his drinking and smoking - I am a teetotaler and could not stand it!

Apart from this he said my family does not like him. This is because they know that I had to pay for his habits and about the arguments. It has only been a month since he deserted but I feel I should do something as to regards a divorce.

I do not want to go to Tunisia for a divorce - it will be too traumatic for me. Is there any other way? angelicac@hotmail.co.uk

Reply #28 angelicac (90.197.129.227) -

hello everyone, i have already posted a message regarding my problem and i am disapointed that there have been no replys but apparently i logged in incorrectly.

it is regarding divorcing my tunisian husband who has returned

to tunisia. i understand from Rachel Watson's message that i would have to go to tunisia to divorce as we were married in tunisia.

i would find this experience very traumatic - please refer to previous message that i posted - and would like to know if i can obtain a divorce from the uk as my husband has effectively deserted me.

i would be grateful for any good advice - many thanks!

Reply #29 Natalie (4) from Syoke -

Hi, I have recently got engaged in Tunis and it was great. All of his family arranged everything and we had a big party where he gave me my ring, etc.

Considering Visas don't just get married in Tunis to help with getting a visa because it doesn't work like that. If you're really in love with your boyfriend then just tell the embassy the truth and you should be okay.

Nat

Reply #30 dreamerwoman (70.48.167.135) -

i was woundering i am seperated and i am a canadian citizen and i have a fiancee in tunisia and he wants to get married i was woundering if we can marry there even though i am seperated to a man in canada? how do we go about this

Reply #31 dani (90.194.217.17) -

does anyone knows how long to takes to get a visitors visa

Reply #32 jason turner (82.38.103.19) -

hi i married a tunision girl and i avent seen er for almost a yr and feel our marriage isnt a proper one and we ave decided for all the right decisions it is neccessry we split and wanting to now the best way how to get a divorce and is there anybody knows how i go bout it if there is anybody please please let me know as soon as possible thanks jason in doncaster

Reply #33 megh (203.112.218.45) -

Hello

i am megh Bangladeshi citizen.now i am living in the capital of Bangladesh Dhaka.I am interested to marry a manager of accredation council in tunis.Is it possible to marry him? will i get permission from tunis governmet? if anyone send me correct information i would be so benifited.i am 22 girl.i am confused about the permission for marry and after marry i want to live with him in Tunish. pleas send me correct information.my friend wants to come in Dhaka for marry me pick as his wife.may i agree for his offer!i trust him.

Reply #34 angelicac@hotmail.co.uk (90.194.159.120) -

message/reply for jason turner (82.38.103.19) i am married to a tunisian man (see my blog posted on this site)shek helped a lot with advice. I contacted British Embassy in Tunis, apparently we can divorce from the uk for our own purposes but i think the tunisians have to do it from their side also. Personally i shall not be going to tunisia so I presume a oommunication will arrive in english i hope that i shall have to sign to agree with the divorce. I am going to the CAB to get more advice shortly. Hope this info will be of help jason.

Reply #35 Julie (7) from devon uk -

Can anyone please help me. i met my tunisian boyfriend last year and hope to get married ( feb 14 2008 ) and would like him to come to england the trouble is that i have a disabled son and on benefits as i am only in p/t employment and classed as a carer for him This is only short term as i am hoping to go and live in tunisian with him in a couple of years. PLEASE CAN ANYBODY GIVE ME ANY ADVICE

Reply #36 Donita from accrington,lancs -

i need help i am sop confused????

i want to bring my bofriend to england but dont know where to start who should i contact first?

i private rent a 2 bedroom house but dont have a great credit rating but do have enough money to provide for him till he finds work. will this go against me?

SOMEONE PLEASE HELP

Reply #37 ME (190.134.130.156) -

HI IM FROM AMERICA ND MY BF IS FROM TUNISIA I WANNA KNOW HOW MANY TIME HE NEED FOR HAVE THE VISA TO ENGLAND CAN BE RIGHT HE NEED 1 YEAR?

Reply #38 CALIMERA (86.169.214.4) -

HELLO EVERYONE, I FEEL SAD FOR ALL THE ENGLISH GIRLS, BEING MANIPULATED AND DELUDED INTO BRINGING THEIR TUNISIAN BOYFRIENDS, TO ENGLAND.I AM A TUNISIAN LADY, WHO LIVES IN LONDON.I KNOW TOO WELL TO ADVISE YOU AGAINST, SCREWING UP YOUR LIVES BY, BELIEVING THE PACK OF LIES AND CLICHED STORIES THAT ALWAYS, END IN DISASTER.TAKE IT FROM ME, ALL THE MEN YOU MET THERE, ARE ONLY AND SOLELY AFTER THE VISA AND THE NATURALISATION.MOST WOULD VANISH AS SOON AS THEY GET THEIR INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN, SOME WOULD REMAIN IF THE MONEY IS GOOD.AFTER, SORTING THEIR LIVES THEY ALWAYS GO BACK TO MARRY A TUNISIAN GIRL.SO PLEASE, BE CAREFUL, YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TROUBLE YOU ARE BUYING FOR YOURSELVES.

NB:MY HUSBAND IS ARAB LIKE ME, , WE'VE BEEN MARRIED FOR 8 YEARS AND HAVE A 6Y OLD CHILD.

Reply #39 emma (8) from south yorkshire england -

hi me and my boyfriend are tryin to look into a visit visa for him to come to england n see how i live over here. he doesnt want to move here permantly if anything i would move to him but have loose ends which i need to sort out in the process if any1 could help me with what we should be doin to get this visa passed i would be greatfull for any help at all

thanks emma

Reply #40 Tara (86.133.55.196) -

I did this.. I married a Tunisian he has been nothing but trouble... and now I'm having trouble divorcing him. And believe me I had heard all these stories before and he still convinced me at first that he was not using me for a visa. They tell you so many lies and u will believe it all. They will be so charming, so believable but I am telling u U ARE BEING USED and MANIPULATED!!!!! I married him and he deserted me straight after. You will think u are different and that it wont happen to u. It will... unless the money is so great that it makes him want to stay. You cant trust in these men they are not real men they just want money, sex and a visa from u and they will go back and marry a girl in their own country, that is if they haven't already got someone back there waiting for them.

Reply #41 ebonyivory from UK - Sat Jun 14 16:39:14 2008

Not all relationships/marriages start and end up the same. There are plenty of relationships and marriages that are genuine, and continue to be genuine for years. Some start out shakey but with time and commitment they do florish. Some men go into the relationship with just a visa in mind, and they will find that they are on a rocky road and karma is just around the corner to wait for them. if you need to speak to other women in your situation go to:

tunisia.com

or those who are planning to live in tunisia, look at this expat site:

nomarmiteintunisia.co.uk

GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL

Reply #42 tanya (82.4.239.28) - Fri Jun 27 04:06:48 2008

hi there i want to marry my tunisian boyfriend wther i live in tunisia or here in england doesnt matter, but im unemployed and disabled would this be a problem with him coming here ect many thanks tanya

Reply #43 Muhammad Ilyas (124.29.194.106) - Tue Jul 8 03:47:00 2008

I am 25yr old looking 4 a tunisia girl to marry

Reply #44 angie (86.145.175.53) - Sat Jul 26 14:36:15 2008

I am an english woman and i want to know what paperwork etc i will need for me to live in Tunisia? i would not have a job but hopefully would own property (in my name only)

i have male friends in tunisia but i am doing this move for me and if anything comes up relationship wise i will deal with that seperatly.

please help as im not excellent on the old computer websites.

Reply #45 wael (41.225.245.102) - Thu Oct 2 06:31:21 2008

hey , ,

i'm from tunisia , i want to study in england , ,

how i can study therer and what i need , , , , , , , ,

Good luck to all you

Reply #46 kymberly (84.70.239.82) - Thu Oct 2 18:32:43 2008

hello, i need some help.. i have atunisian boyfriend and have no immediate plans to marry. but would like to visit each other, i have been to him what would he need to visit me here?

any help xx

Reply #47 emma (8) from south yorkshire england - Fri Oct 10 16:59:22 2008

hi guys was wondering if any1 cud help my boyfriend is tunisian and is appling for his visa. hes just filled in his online application and got a interview next week they have said it can take upto another 2 weeks after interview before we no if he gets his visitors visa does anyone no anything about visas and how easy they r to get?

thanks x

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