a friend of mine is in the uk with his wife on a six month visa,( apparently she is under 21 and not allowed a two year visa) which is up in mid august, she is now expecting a baby in 8 months time (december)

and would like to have the baby in uk but if not then no problem.

what is the best thing they can do ? , try and stay in uk or go home and try to get another visa. fyi she had one holiday visa refused before they got married

any advice greatly appreciated ..

regards scotty

She could not stay I'n the uk even if she wanted too, Im sure she has to return home and apply for a marriage settlent visa I'n august when she is 21, good luck

I am assuming that she is in the UK as a visitor.

In which case bellboy is correct; she cannot legally remain in the UK once the visa has expired. She could apply for another one when she returned home, but there is a convention that a visitor should not spend more than 6 months out of any 12 in the UK, so she would probably be refused.

Also, as a visitor she is not entitled to any NHS treatment, except initial emergency treatment in an A & E department. So, were she to have her baby in the UK she would be charged full fees as a private patient.

Unfortunately, the rules do say that for settlement as a fiance, spouse or partner both applicant and sponsor must be 21 or over. Provided her husband is over 21, then she may apply a couple of months before her 21st birthday and the visa will be issued dated from her birthday.

The only positive thing to add is that you may not have to wait long to qualify by age; the Supreme Court is set to review the 21 rule on 8-9 June 2011.

thanks very much for the replies, looks like some bad news on the visa, and some good news on the age limit thing.

just to answer one question yes her husband is over 21.

regards scotty