You will need to be able to prove that your wife can support you, without claiming any benefits. You may find it helpful to post your questions on the forum site www.ukresident.com/forums. It's free to register. You will also need to prove that the relationship is genuine, how long you have known each other and how often have you met. Keep all proof of contact, telephone calls and letters, photographs of you both together, to show at your interview. I believe the cost of a settlement visa is still £500.

As you say you are a student, are you under 21, as the law is due to change soon, allowing only spouse visas for husband or wife if they are over 21 and not 18 as it is at present.

Hello everybody,I am living in Tunisia and will marry this summer with an english girl and I will apply for settlement visa to live with my wife.I am student and don't have lots of money but my wife will take me on her charge first years.Can I get the settlement Visa and how long time I need to wait. thanks for advicing me.