Scotty777 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hi all Thanks for the Quick replies on my previous post, so im here again we are applying for partner visa for myself (aus) and my uk fiance, and have a few questions (hope someone knows the answer) 1. We are booked up for the wedding in Oct 2015 and might be migrating to aus in december 2015, if we apply for a partner visa 6-12 months beforethe wedding using her previous last name will this be affected when we get married and her last name changes? 2. we will most likely apply for her to get a post dated passport 3 months before the wedding due to us needing to travel to aus in December for Xmas, will this affect a partner visa? 3. does anyone know how long a partner visa takes to be approved these days, apllying within the UK? Hope i have put this in the correct location? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Never heard of post dating a passport before. Why doesn't she just keep it in her maiden name for time being? Then get passport and visa changed if she wants to once settled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty777 Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Thanks for the quick reply see the link https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/222599/dg_175796.pdf The reason behind the post date is i heard The Aussie border security team dont like marriage certificates at the airport? and with her visa as it will be approved after the name change, will that affect if its in her maiden name? Basically just trying to get away from taking the marriage certificate with us every where, as driving licence and ETC in Aus will need to be in the new name? Im stumped on this one hey!! haha Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyNook Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Just because you can change your surname after marriage, doesn't mean you have to. Why doesn't your fiancé just keep her own name until all visas are in place? Once you're both settled in Australia she can then change it (if she wants to). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty777 Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Yea i think that may be the best bet, She did want it all to change then but ill talk her into leaving it for now. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Off shore application are currently running at about 8-9 months. I doubt it will lessen, more inclined to think it may increase slightly. Just keep in mind also the current UK visa rules for spouses should you wish to return to the UK to live (never say never and all that). Its very difficult for many UK citizens to bring their Aus spouses/partners back to the UK to live with the current UK partner visa regulations and is catching a lot of people out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Just because you can change your surname after marriage, doesn't mean you have to. Why doesn't your fiancé just keep her own name until all visas are in place? Once you're both settled in Australia she can then change it (if she wants to). Exactly. :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 1234 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Been married 20 years and the wife still uses her maiden name. We had no problem with the partner visa because of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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