Question regarding travel restrictions while on Spouse Visa

[mosesmoses]

Hi guys,

just a couple of quick questions as I didn't have luck with the search function!

My wife got her UK Spouse Visa last October and arrived here in the UK on the 1st of November 2012. It is a 27 month visa and she has been here in the UK for almost 8 months now.

She needs to travel back to Pakistan later this year for her sisters wedding for approximately 3~4 weeks.

I would just like to know what are the travel restrictions, how long she is allowed to be out of the UK on spouse visa, and as I cannot travel with her due to business reasons will that have any negative effect for when we apply for nationality once spouse visa is finished?

If anyone could answer or point me to the right post I would be most grateful!

Thanks

[Casa]

Your wife can travel freely without restriction. Time visiting family won't be a problem and 3-4 weeks would be considered minimal. When applying for BC, she should ensure that she isn't absent for more than 90 days in the year prior to submitting the application.

[mosesmoses]

Thanks for the quick response!

I should have mentioned this in the first post but I forgot! Her visa was stamped I think on the 1st of October then she was called to collect a couple of weeks later then she booked her ticket for the UK for the 1st of November so she came a month after her visa was stamped, is this of any concern?

I hope in the year we apply for her BC that she doesn't need to to travel but unfortunately her mother has been ill for quite some time and slowly but gradually her condition worsens so just out of curiosity if she had to stay for longer, what would be the consequences?

Thanks again

[Ayyubi72]

Nothing will happen if she stays longer. But if she stays longer and then applies for British Citizenship, and if she has access absences, then she wont get British Citizenship.

[mosesmoses]

Nothing will happen if she stays longer. But if she stays longer and then applies for British Citizenship, and if she has access absences, then she wont get British Citizenship.

Sorry I don't understand this part please explain!

[Ayyubi72]

A general answer to a hypothetical question. Not your fault either, as others just overloaded you with information that you did not ask for.

On spouse visa she can stay out of UK for the periods you have mentioned, and no problems. Once she gets ILR, then she can stay out of UK for no more than 2 years at a stretch. (more details, but I give you a basic idea)

If she decides to apply for British citizenship, at some point, then in her last year she must not stay outside UK for more than 90 days. Well, again, another story for naturalisation, but whats the point discussing it right now eh. Just ask nearing the time she intends to apply for naturalisation.

[Casa]

Hmm. Was this 'overloading' with information not requested?
'Your wife can travel freely without restriction. Time visiting family won't be a problem and 3-4 weeks would be considered minimal. When applying for BC, she should ensure that she isn't absent for more than 90 days in the year prior to submitting the application.'

The slightly delayed entry won't matter. If your wife is absent for more than 90 days in the previous 12 month before applying for BC she would need to delay the application.

[Amber]

Hmm. Was this 'overloading' with information not requested?
'Your wife can travel freely without restriction. Time visiting family won't be a problem and 3-4 weeks would be considered minimal. When applying for BC, she should ensure that she isn't absent for more than 90 days in the year prior to submitting the application.'

The slightly delayed entry won't matter. If your wife is absent for more than 90 days in the previous 12 month before applying for BC she would need to delay the application.

Just ignore him, he's always cantankerous.

[Casa]

I won't take it personally then Amber.

[Ayyubi72]

Just ignore him, he's always cantankerous.

And you seem to have OCD with establishing authority.

[Casa]

Do you know just how much time goes into moderating posts to ensure dangerously incorrect advice isn't given out...or that members aren't abusing others...or that the site isn't being flooded with spam? Or would you prefer a forum that has no moderation at all.
Perhaps I've upset you by correcting your incorrect advice earlier but believe me...it's a thankless task at times.

[Ayyubi72]

No, you will never upset me by correcting my incorrect advice. You did correct me about financial requirement, and I appreciate that.

I was just on about, and I do not say it in a bad way, that sometimes there is a tendency in the forum to give unnecessary advice.

Someone asks for foreign travel on spouse visa, and is correctly adviced, but also get slapped with absences related to BC application.

[Casa]

No, you will never upset me by correcting my incorrect advice. You did correct me about financial requirement, and I appreciate that.

I was just on about, and I do not say it in a bad way, that sometimes there is a tendency in the forum to give unnecessary advice.

Someone asks for foreign travel on spouse visa, and is correctly adviced, but also get slapped with absences related to BC application.

Quote: will that have any negative effect for when we apply for nationality once spouse visa is finished?