Hi all,

Just a quick Q regarding the photocopies for the spouse visa application, is it only for the documents that i need returning?

So far i have done photocopies of my financials, tb and english test, marriage stuff and proof of ownership documents....but the rest i dont need to be sent back to me as i have only to print it out again if i need it (relationship proof and cover letters etc).

I will look to submit the photocopies in a separate folder, but didnt see the point in photopying all of my skype chat etc!

Hi, someone more knowledgeable will no doubt reply soon, but I know the UKBA rules now state bank statements and salary slips must be originals not photo/online copies.

Edited November 3, 201312 yr by Rob180

Copy everything and include the originals. You recieve everything back anyway, they dont keep your paperwork.

Copy all the documents you want returning and make sure they are clearly labelled as such.

Don't overwhelm the ECO with photos, just include enough to give an indicative picture of your relationship.

I just suppied photocopies of ' the more important stuff' (as well as originals where poss). I would (did) only bother sending the one copy of skype chat, personal emails etc etc

The official recommendation is that you should include copies of all documents where you want the originals returned.

So if you don't want the originals back, no need for copies.

Yes have been doing this all today! Cant wait to get all this in finally!!!!!

copies of all documents where you want the originals returned.

So if you don't want the originals back, no need for copies.

Edited November 8, 201312 yr by Tywais
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