john davis Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Hi just quick enquiry about retirement visa, these visa shops who do it for you and put money in bank is it legal or not? I asked at the British embassy and they said it was not legal. any advise anyone thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Not legal and you are ultimately responsible ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 There is no law that says you can’t borrow the money. The money is supposed to come from abroad, but immigration do not, as a general rule, enforce that when processing an extension of stay. It is definitely a dodgy practice, but what, if any, laws get broken is debatable and dependent on how it’s done. If I lend my mate money for 3 months I don’t see what law is broken. The regulations simply state that the funds must be in an account in the applicants name for the requisite 2/3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, elviajero said: There is no law that says you can’t borrow the money. The money is supposed to come from abroad, but immigration do not, as a general rule, enforce that when processing an extension of stay. It is definitely a dodgy practice, but what, if any, laws get broken is debatable and dependent on how it’s done. If I lend my mate money for 3 months I don’t see what law is broken. The regulations simply state that the funds must be in an account in the applicants name for the requisite 2/3 months. I agree but in effect is the 'spirit' of the law not being circumvented, as in shell companies being used for land ownership? That money is expected as financial means of support for the subsequent year. As to OP, are you asking someone to advise you when your Embassy has already informed you it is illegal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 21 minutes ago, jacko45k said: I agree but in effect is the 'spirit' of the law not being circumvented, as in shell companies being used for land ownership? That money is expected as financial means of support for the subsequent year. As to OP, are you asking someone to advise you when your Embassy has already informed you it is illegal? When did the embassies say this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, Olmate said: When did the embassies say this? Refer to OP (Original or opening post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 29 minutes ago, jacko45k said: Refer to OP (Original or opening post) Yep, sorry read that but thought you meant embassy had announced agents were acting illegally ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, jacko45k said: I agree but in effect is the 'spirit' of the law not being circumvented, as in shell companies being used for land ownership? That money is expected as financial means of support for the subsequent year. As to OP, are you asking someone to advise you when your Embassy has already informed you it is illegal? Agreed, in the spirit of the rules it's wrong. But the question is about legality, and in many cases no laws are broken by the applicant. It is the agents and immigration officers giving/taking 'tea money' that are the potentially breaking laws. I doubt embassy staff would be the most reliable source to comment on immigration law. Edited December 6, 2018 by elviajero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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