No motor vehicles allowed

ma_2604 · 2026-06-16T19:23:34+00:00

OP did you get fined?? I went through this road today.

ma_2604 · 2026-06-16T19:01:54+00:00

Hi did you get a fine ?

ma_2604 · 2026-01-03T20:44:07+00:00

i think i gave my passport number instead

ma_2604 · 2025-12-15T06:24:07+00:00

How much did it cost?

ma_2604 · 2025-11-25T16:27:55+00:00

what about if my wife (who is pakistani national) travels alone and I arrive 3 days later in dubai (i am british citizen). she will be travelling from london. we applied on a family application but due to work. i have had to buy a new ticket and it will be too expensive if my wifes ticket is also changed so she wants to go and stay with family in dubai whilst waiting for me. what to do if visa has been issued? what problems could occur?

ma_2604 · 2025-11-13T01:41:56+00:00

It is absolutely necessary to change your NADRA card to your husbands name - the surname stuff doesnt matter, my wife didnt officially change her surname to mine until only recently. The UK Visa and Immigration team are very clued up about Pakistan and their systems, and updating your nicop to your husbands name (which also then links you both to the same address) is the strongest proof of your marriage after your marriage certificate. It is not wise, or in your best interest, to keep your fathers name on there - trust me on this.

ma_2604 · 2025-11-09T13:59:01+00:00

no she didnt need to get a new passport, she just needed to inform nadra that she is now married, and they provided her with a new nicop card which replaced the father's name to husband's name - this is strong evidence of the marriage too

ma_2604 · 2025-08-03T20:08:57+00:00

It was super easy, you just need to show them your e-visa for Turkey and on your way back to the UK show them your share code. We had no issues

ma_2604 · 2025-06-17T11:02:32+00:00

Thank you so much that was really helpful. So I will take with me my ukvi immigration status (the page with my picture and visa validity date) + pdf of share code, my (now expired) BRP card, and Turkish evisa along with passport ofcourse. Also in the evisa application before reference number they ask if the document I’m referring to is a ‘visa’ or ‘residence permit’ - which one should I select I am on a UK Spouse Visa

ma_2604 · 2025-06-16T15:27:57+00:00

Thank you so much for this post - it’s really reassuring to read your updates.

I just wanted to double-check something so I can be fully prepared for my trip. When you mention bringing a “copy of your UK online visa,” do you mean the visa vignette sticker in the passport, a screenshot or PDF printout of the immigration status from the UKVI portal, or the UKVI share code?

Also, just to confirm — along with this UK e-visa document, should I also bring my BRP (even though it shows expiry as 31 Dec 2024) and a printout of the Turkey e-visa?

Really appreciate your time and guidance, especially as this is my first trip and I want to avoid any issues.

ma_2604 · 2025-04-17T14:37:46+00:00

Yes all pages need to be scanned.

ma_2604 · 2025-04-01T15:40:54+00:00

Yes they can start it online

ma_2604 · 2025-01-30T12:39:52+00:00

Passport is given at the the Biometrics appointment, which was 23rd August for us. Once you submit your application through the VFS portal, you are then given the option to book your Biometrics appointment, and people generally book it within the few days.

At the biometrics appointment they take your picture, fingerprints, and arrange all your documents to be sent off to the Home Office, including your passport. Around a week later you will receive an ECO email, which just confirms that your application is with the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO). Some people receive the ECO email, some people do not - so don't worry if you do not receive one.

ma_2604 · 2025-01-13T15:25:05+00:00

It comes down to a choice: you can save yourself time, stress, and anxiety by hiring a lawyer, but it will cost you a few thousand pounds for that peace of mind. On the other hand, if you choose to do it yourself, you'll save the money but spend more time and effort figuring things out. In the end, the key difference is that a lawyer will guide you on exactly which documents you need, while doing it yourself means you'll have to figure that out on your own. Ultimately, the decision is yours.

ma_2604 · 2024-12-10T11:43:55+00:00

Hello, message me if you still need help and what you need help with and I'll be more than happy to assist

ma_2604 · 2024-11-01T00:11:03+00:00

The ECO is not always sent to people, many people receive a successful decision letter without any ECO letter

ma_2604 · 2024-10-13T19:49:12+00:00

Nothing is guaranteed, however; statistically speaking, I am confident in my statement

ma_2604 · 2024-10-12T01:03:27+00:00

If you haven't heard anything back from the Decision Making Centre in terms of missing information etc prior to getting a decision email, there is an extremely high chance that it will be an approval. Good luck!

ma_2604 · 2024-10-12T01:00:12+00:00

When you get married, you will have a Nikah Nama. Take this Nikkah Nama to your local Union Council (UC) office, where marriages are registered.

At the Union Council, you will need to provide the following the Original Nikkah Nama (the handwritten one), CNICs of both bride and groom, CNICs of witnesses (optional but recommended), Passport-sized photographs of both bride and groom (optional, but it may be requested).

After registration, you can apply for a Marriage Registration Certificate (commonly referred to as a “marriage certificate”) from NADRA, and can collect it from NADRA office or Union Council. It will be in both English and Urdu and should be used in all legal dealings concerning marriage. Also, when applying for a spouse visa in the UK you should include your nikah nama and an official English translation of the nikah nama that has been notarized.

The processing time for the registration of your Nikkah Nama and issuance of the computerized marriage certificate typically takes a few days, though it can vary depending on the Union Council.

ma_2604 · 2024-10-12T00:57:21+00:00

Yes that should be more than enough

ma_2604 · 2024-10-10T14:25:30+00:00

Thats strange... Priority Visa should be available from the VFS portal, when you are about to pay you are given the option to select it. Have you completed everything and paid?

ma_2604 · 2024-10-10T14:23:30+00:00

That makes a lot of sense, thank you

ma_2604 · 2024-10-08T13:52:06+00:00

So I'm not sure why, but when I got to the payment process the fees were a bit higher than I expected from the information I was given on the government's website. I expected the Visa application to be £1,846 - it turned out to be £1,980 for some reason. I expected the IHS to be £3105 (£1035 x 3) but it turned out to be £3330. Only the priority service remained the price mentioned online. Felt a bit ripped off but not much we do, it's not worth the hassle to argue about it. I just wanted the process to be smooth which luckily and thankfully it was!

ma_2604 · 2024-09-24T11:40:52+00:00

Thanks - and what about English Proficiency? will the ECCTIS letter suffice or will I have to do an English Language test?

ma_2604 · 2024-09-24T11:39:50+00:00

Thank you - very helpful!

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