What documents do I need to be allowed to leave the Phillipines if I already have a UK entry clearance?
I would like to ask what documents I need to present to a Philippines IO to be sure I am allowed to leave the Philippines. (I am concerned about offloading, which happens to some people leaving the Philippines.) I already have a UK tourist visa and this trip is sponsored by my boyfriend.
Best Answer
In the UK, a visa is a pre-approval for entry, so unless the UK officers suspect a change of circumstances or fraud on your part in obtaining the visa, the check will be swift.
To be safe, you could bring a return flight confirmation, but anything else is superfluous given that you hold a visa.
UPDATE: you say you're so desperate to stay in the UK for 5 months that you quit your job. That could well be classified as a material change of circumstances if it comes to light during the landing interview, and to be honest with you, if I was a UK officer I'd at least be very careful about letting you in. Because quitting a job just to stay with a boyfriend for 5 months...that's usually what you do if wanting to illegally immigrate in order to live with your partner.
Furthermore, make sure you don't stay longer than you declared on your visa application, as visa officers will have access to this info and staying significantly longer than declared could make it harder for you to get a visa next time.
Bring any and all documentation you can proving why you must return to the Philippines. Anything proving ties to your home country, in case you're asked for it.
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