Is joint savings account really necessary for spouse visa application?

[iamghee]

I read several posts stating they have submitted joint bank accounts that makes me worried because my husband and I doesn't have a joint account here in the Philippines although he have about 4 savings accounts in the UK under his nam, we are planning to get my name added as AND OR on one of his savings accounts. We just got married in January 2012 and very very soon we are going to organize the requirements to get a spouse visa. I would appreciate if you can share what's your take on this.

[sheriel]

Where in the Philippines did you marry,and dont worry you do not have to have joint bank accs,to obtain Visa,wait for more replies from here and make up your own mind then

[tone]

I've not heard you need a joint bank account for an entry visa.
Once you are here and need to obtain the Further Leave or indefinate leave then a joint account simply shows the UKBA one piece of evidence you are together.
Don't worry, usually you can't be added to an account here until you arrive and then show passport etc.
Tone

[grahamw48]

Your sponsor simply needs to demonstrate that he can support you financially when you arrive here....without the need for public funds ('welfare').

What type of bank accounts either of you have , if any, is totally irrelevant providing the above requirement is satisfied.

[scottishbride]

I read several posts stating they have submitted joint bank accounts that makes me worried because my husband and I doesn't have a joint account here in the Philippines although he have about 4 savings accounts in the UK under his nam, we are planning to get my name added as AND OR on one of his savings accounts. We just got married in January 2012 and very very soon we are going to organize the requirements to get a spouse visa. I would appreciate if you can share what's your take on this.

My husband and I was not in joint account when I applied for my spouse visa. Your husband needs to prove he can support you in the UK. So his bank account is enough evidence.

[Terpe]

As everyone has said, there is no requirement for a joint bank account.

[iamghee]

Thank you all for your help , I am so glad that there are still some nice people around especially on this forum, it seems like everybody is willing to help and share their experiences

[Steve.r]

Thank you all for your help , I am so glad that there are still some nice people around especially on this forum, it seems like everybody is willing to help and share their experiences

Thats why we are here, congratulations on your wedding btw

[iamghee]

Thats why we are here, congratulations on your wedding btw

Thanks Steve My husband's name is Steven, I just thought that you might have the same name

[Steve.r]

Thanks Steve My husband's name is Steven, I just thought that you might have the same name

I am a Stephen....... but only my wife and my mother call me that if I am naughty