[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]Hi everyone,[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]I am new here and have registered in this forum because I am looking for advice regarding my relationship with my Indonesian girlfriend.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]I am a German Protestant (but not a strong believer), she is an Indonesian Muslim living in Jakarta. We have met in 2012 when we both did our Master’s in Utrecht, Netherlands. We spent two good years together first living in the same student house then sharing another flat for most of the time. Then in September 2014, she had to go back because her Visa ran out and she couldn’t find any employment in Europe. Since then she found a job in Jakarta and worked for about a year. I came to visit her for two months and later found a job in London myself where I now live. We recently met again in Thailand for a two-week holiday and now really want to put an end to this long-distance relationship. [/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]At the moment we are thinking about getting her a tourist visa first so she can come and visit me in the UK soon. [/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]However, we have read that it can be quite difficult for Indonesian’s to even get a tourist visa for the UK. Is that true? If so, what can we do to increase our chances?
From what I have read I see the following problems:[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]Also, as this would only be a temporary solution, we are looking at marriage as well. It seems to be quite the task though and that is why I would like to gather some opinions here.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]Would it be easier or more difficult to obtain a marriage visa for her compared to a tourist visa? [/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]We are still discussing and trying to figure out what country would be best for our marriage. From what I have read it is quite easy to register in the UK while Indonesia and Germany will probably have some additional hurdles. On the other hand those are our home countries and especially her parents are likely to demand a marriage in Indonesia (with me converting to Islam), or at least some kind of religious ceremony (Akad Nikah). And as we want to stay in Europe it is likely we will live in Germany at one point and then need to get our marriage registered there as well.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]Well, we are counting on your opinions to help us find the best way to get back together.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]Thanks![/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]I am new here and have registered in this forum because I am looking for advice regarding my relationship with my Indonesian girlfriend.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]I am a German Protestant (but not a strong believer), she is an Indonesian Muslim living in Jakarta. We have met in 2012 when we both did our Master’s in Utrecht, Netherlands. We spent two good years together first living in the same student house then sharing another flat for most of the time. Then in September 2014, she had to go back because her Visa ran out and she couldn’t find any employment in Europe. Since then she found a job in Jakarta and worked for about a year. I came to visit her for two months and later found a job in London myself where I now live. We recently met again in Thailand for a two-week holiday and now really want to put an end to this long-distance relationship. [/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]At the moment we are thinking about getting her a tourist visa first so she can come and visit me in the UK soon. [/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]However, we have read that it can be quite difficult for Indonesian’s to even get a tourist visa for the UK. Is that true? If so, what can we do to increase our chances?
From what I have read I see the following problems:[/FONT][/COLOR]
- [COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]My girlfriend is currently unemployed in Indonesia[/FONT][/COLOR]
- [COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]Neither her or me have any direct relatives in the UK[/FONT][/COLOR]
- [COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]We both have limited financial means[/FONT][/COLOR]
- [COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]I don’t know if and how I can sponsor her as I am not a UK citizen, have little savings, live in a small room in a shared flat, have only been in the country for a few months and am on a temporary work contract.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]Also, as this would only be a temporary solution, we are looking at marriage as well. It seems to be quite the task though and that is why I would like to gather some opinions here.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]Would it be easier or more difficult to obtain a marriage visa for her compared to a tourist visa? [/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]We are still discussing and trying to figure out what country would be best for our marriage. From what I have read it is quite easy to register in the UK while Indonesia and Germany will probably have some additional hurdles. On the other hand those are our home countries and especially her parents are likely to demand a marriage in Indonesia (with me converting to Islam), or at least some kind of religious ceremony (Akad Nikah). And as we want to stay in Europe it is likely we will live in Germany at one point and then need to get our marriage registered there as well.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]Well, we are counting on your opinions to help us find the best way to get back together.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Calibri]Thanks![/FONT][/COLOR]
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