Thank you so much for your reply Werner :) Sorry I just realised my post wasn't clear enough. I have corrected it. I don't plan to them them about our marrying plan. I will only them them we are in long term relationship and he will visit me, then go back to the UK. What I am not sure is he should apply as a tourist (without mentioning me at all) or apply by having me as a host (I will have an invitation letter for him)?