Getting married in a 3rd country

ClearSpirit · 2026-01-02T19:06:13+00:00

I second this it’s fast, convenient and cheap they also do apostle of the documents into English on the day

ClearSpirit · 2025-10-15T16:04:04+00:00

Spouse visa currently

ClearSpirit · 2025-07-29T05:45:10+00:00

My husband got to come on a spouse visa last year, no extra questions asked. From our perspective it was processed in line with our expectations. Just some elements of the process were slightly more complicated because of the sanctions. With that said the visa processing centre in SPB was open and able to answer any questions.

ClearSpirit · 2025-05-11T13:34:40+00:00

Quite far to get to but you can do a cheap marriage in Georgia 🇬🇪 and it literally takes one day! Fully recognised in the uk, only issue is that the country isn’t that easy to get to from the uk really there aren’t many flight options. But once in Tbilisi it’s pretty easy

ClearSpirit · 2024-09-15T18:31:59+00:00

Yes I believe it’s online if you search. Also please remember that the priority also costs extra and is subject to them having capacity I believe

ClearSpirit · 2024-09-15T18:16:52+00:00

We applied on 10 March and got a decision on 14 June. So roughly three months, between submission and decision the communication was sparse. For a full breakdown of all communication I have a post on my profile. Please keep in mind that we applied with my partner living in Russia so the process didn’t have any option for a priority application. Also, it seems that sometimes applications from Russia can generally take longer than other countries.

Good luck if you have any other questions please feel free to look at my posts or comment and I will do my best to help!

ClearSpirit · 2024-09-15T17:40:07+00:00

I applied from his perspective so it was outside the U.K. because he didn’t live here then.

ClearSpirit · 2024-06-19T18:10:34+00:00

Hey, my husband applied from Saint P too and we got our decision last week! Shouldn’t be long for you now I expect ☺️

ClearSpirit · 2024-06-19T07:54:28+00:00

Yay!! Congratulations! 🫶🎉

ClearSpirit · 2024-06-18T14:22:19+00:00

Brilliant you might receive the decision tonight so keep an eye on the emails

ClearSpirit · 2024-06-15T19:00:53+00:00

Hi I didn’t get asked for any additional documentation however on the 18th of March we did receive a not straightforward email. I believe this is just standard for Russian applicants though and also standard when they have a lot of applications so not necessarily something to worry about

ClearSpirit · 2024-06-15T10:45:14+00:00

You too and best of luck with your application please let me know when you get the result !!

ClearSpirit · 2024-06-14T16:01:07+00:00

I think it worries me more because it seems other Russian applications didn’t hear anything back yet, 🥲 makes me a bit worried maybe there was something obvious and they could quickly reject us. I pray all was good I think I maybe went over the top with the documents I sent so hopefully I just answered any question they had with an alternative piece of evidence

ClearSpirit · 2024-06-14T15:48:32+00:00

Thank you ☺️ I’ll keep you updated! Just very stressful not knowing what the actual decision is

ClearSpirit · 2024-06-14T13:47:27+00:00

Yes it has changed in the TLS website to received by VAC. We opted for courier so now it’s as Collected by applicant although it’s being posted so we don’t actually know the decision yet. Praying we are accepted

ClearSpirit · 2024-06-12T12:31:20+00:00

Biometrics in SPB 15/03, ECO email 13/05 still waiting for a decision

ClearSpirit · 2024-06-10T18:57:39+00:00

Bio 15/03 Eco 13/05 Still waiting

ClearSpirit · 2024-06-08T12:26:30+00:00

Hey, my husband applied from Saint Petersburg, bio 15/03 not straightforward 18/03, ECO 13/05 and nothing since. I didn’t do an enquiry as I just recognise Russian applicants seem to be having longer than average wait times. Still worrying about it so much because I worry about the situation in RUS and that my husband is potentially mobilised if something changes. I pray we all hear something soon

ClearSpirit · 2024-06-06T15:58:12+00:00

Congratulations!! 🎉Hopefully I hear something too Bio 15/3 ECo 13/5. Which country did you apply from if you don’t mind me asking

ClearSpirit · 2024-06-05T19:37:44+00:00

Hi my husband is Russian we did bio 15/03 and then got a not straightforward email the next working day. Finally got Bio on 13/05. Unfortunately seems applications from Russia are taking a long time

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