My long distance bf can't get a visa

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30 Mar 2016, 12:20 pm

My long distance bf is struggling to get a visa. I can't go to his country through. Does anyone know howa visa cam be granted? Even a holiday one? I'm in the UK and he is not from the EU. I know it's difficult for people to be allowed here now...

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30 Mar 2016, 12:45 pm

He has to petition the UK consulate for the visa.

It should raise a red flag for you if he asks for money to "expedite" the visa process.

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30 Mar 2016, 5:31 pm

Which country?

I could get a Schengen visa easily twice (for work trip and another for holiday)

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30 Mar 2016, 5:36 pm

If you are refused a visa to just visit that is usually due to something serious or a clerical error.

Tell him to keep pushing, unless he is a wicked criminal and was refused for this, then you should boot his baws.

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30 Mar 2016, 6:29 pm

I hope your bf is not a "Nigerian prince".

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31 Mar 2016, 1:46 am

^ I have a 1 million dollars stuck in bank, please give me $1000 to release them and I'll give you half.

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31 Mar 2016, 2:39 am

The UK isn't locked down well not yet. If he is been refused a visa then they will have a good reason.

Is he trying to come to visit for a couple of weeks or trying to stay for a few months? as that affects it a lot.

I suppose it depends where he is from.

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31 Mar 2016, 5:24 am

He's from India. He's not asked me for money. Said something like his own government is slow to give the documents. I think it's is probably expensive and he is busy with work a lot, so I'm not sure If he really wants to come here to visit or just busy right now. I heard though that if you are in a low pay or low skilled job you can't get a visa, I think his job is classed as middle range but I'm not sure.

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31 Mar 2016, 5:30 am

Yeah maybe it's his end not here as far as I know there are no issues with people coming from India for holidays.

Like you said maybe he just can't afford it, it's not a cheap flight and the accommodation costs here are very expensive compared to there (well unless he is staying with you)

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31 Mar 2016, 6:20 am

If I said to you, stay away from him... Would you be willing to do it?
Or, how bout... Just be friendly with him but neither encourage nor discourage?
Personally, I'd suggest ending the association until he's capable of getting his visa here (uk) cos then you can meet on an equal footing and it saves you being drawn deeper in.

Getting the relevant permits is his responsibility, not yours. Coming on hols here and having somewhere to stay is also his responsibility, not yours (I mentioned this part in case you were thinking of accommodating)

Not to be harsh but based on the fact you're calling him your bf... No matter how well you think you know him, reality is, you don't. He could be legit and if he is, then the onus is firmly on his shoulders to do the necessary.

Just bear in mind your personal and emotional safety. Bear in mind you only have his word on stuff. Exercise caution.
Whilst true that if someone wants to make a fool of us, they will... being careful can sometimes make the difference between getting hurt n disillusioned and, not.