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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 12 Apr 2006 : 18:47:32
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anna
Netherlands
730 Posts |
Posted - 12 Apr 2006 : 19:12:53
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Gambiabev,
When our first application for a tourist visa failed some time ago, i phoned with the Dutch embassy in Dakar and asked for advice in order to be more successful next time (because we did not intend to give up so easily) and i found out that most of all they are interested in how serious the (in this case Dutch) inviting party is concerning the relationship. What they are most afraid of is, that the Gambian invited party will 'go underground' after some weeks, maybe cause an accident or come into any other kind of trouble while not being insured against any kind of risk. My first letter of invitation had been rather businesslike, but it turned out that the government wants to have the feeling that both parties involved are serious about this and that the one (invitor) will take good care of the other one (who was invited), who in his or her turn cares enough about the relationship that the idea of vanishing in thin air would not come up.
Now i know you are not in a love relationship with this man, so having a letter of the college, stating that you had a serious interview with them and that based on his former education this is for them a serious potential student you might make your application stronger. If you can proof you have sufficient income to pay for this Gambian's upkeep and schooling you should not have too much trouble. I don't know of course how long his course would take, it might be that a touris visa (in Holland valid for 3 months) is not enough.
My partner has got a visa now which permits him entry in our country, and the permit for residence is then the next step. This visa is valid for one year (but can be extended) and it is granted through the city authorities.
Anyway, good luck with your efforts to enable this man to study here! I hope you understand i am not reacting to your remark about the denial of homosexuality in the G. I think we would go off topic too much (although it is an interesting issue, but i am sure it must have been discussed here before). I know i brought it up and that was just to show that maybe not all Gambian people are only warm and welcoming (a lot of them are, and i met them in my partner's family).
Lizzielou, enjoy the love! Yes, my impression from your first mail was that you might be a little naive. My thought: Oh God, another woman returning from her holiday with stars in her eyes and cotton in her brain! I admit i am bit worried when i 'hear' you say things like 'oh, but i am not going to do this or that..'. Fine, but if you would like your Patrick to come and live here, you would want him to adapt, right. So what about when you are going to live there? Fortunately, you seem to have enough means to set your own rules. Congratulations! I wish i could buy a beautiful house there myself (but i would still assist my mother-in-law with all kinds of things because i love her very much).
What have all these things to do with poor Mr Nawijn going on holiday in the Gambia, anyway?
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lizzielou
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Apr 2006 : 23:23:10
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Thank you for your reply Anna. Unfortunately there would be no in laws as Patricks parents are both deceased. However, Patrick has brothers, one of which is a teacher and that is where I would like to help. Also, of course make sure Patricks Brothers and sister are looked after if they need it.You never know, my circumstances may improve even more and I can then build a house big enough for all of us to b a family, if hey wanted to of course. All I know is patrick treatd me with respect and affection,sx didnocome into the picture but maybe nexttime. lol
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