Answered2 years ago
How can my Thai girlfriend apply for a UK visitor visa for a wedding?
I'm heading to the UK for 2 weeks with my Thai girlfriend for my cousin's wedding, so she'll need a visitors visa, can I do it from here or do I need to go through the UKGOV site? $152 WTF isn't that a bit steep for a visa.
Answer summary
The user is seeking guidance on how to help his Thai girlfriend apply for a UK visitor visa for a wedding, expressing concerns about the application process, the associated costs, and whether they can apply from Thailand or through the UK government website. Comments indicate that applications must be made through the UK government website, accompanied by biometrics via VFS Global. Important documentation such as proof of ties to Thailand, financial stability, and possibly using an agent for assistance is discussed.
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Pascal ********
Get your answer at the UK embassy in Bangkok.
Peter *********
If use an agent will cost you around
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Garry ********
Wedding In 2 weeks and she is only applying for the visa now ? She will not make it, but she could be there for the break up. 😆😆 only joking best of luck.
Garry ********
@Stevie *******
you mean 3 less Chang long necks 😉 sorry.
Stevie ********
OP@Garry *******
you should've went to Specsavers. I said I was going FOR 2 weeks not in 2 weeks. I've got more than 2 months before I leave
Chris *********************
Has she got kids or deeds to land in her name she can show money in the bank, she needs to show a reason to come back,
Peter *********
@Lynnette ******
100% that's why need fly France and get dinghy over then most welcome lol 😆
Lynnette *******
@Peter ********
it's the UK govt makes it difficult for Thais to visit.Peter *********
@Stevie *******
welcome to Thailand 🇹🇭Chris *********************
@Stevie *******
I know mate gets on ya tits ,but that's uk for you ,it's 9 years since our lass and kid come to uk we used a agency all 3 times she came ,had to show deeds for land photo of home money in the bank, uk and thai, her name on the car.Stevie ********
OP@Chris ********************
no land or I'd be living with her instead other way round,she has kids but ones 20 and ones 18 so hardly bairns. But the fact we're only going for 12 days for a wedding, we have return flights and our apartment and life is here with all our belongings, it seems silly to me as I've travelled around the world for years and never encountered this amount of scrutiny. It's annoyingPeter ***********
If your girl friend has a job and can get a letter from her employer and maybe payslips it will make it a lot easier.
Peter ***********
@Stevie *******
,I am guessing but if you can show bank statements showing a good balance you would probably be fine I am pretty sure I gave bank statements as well,my ex girlfriend worked for a large corporation and was on a good salary, just give them as much reason as possible for her to return to Thailand.Stevie ********
OP@Peter **********
any suggestions on what to put on the visa then? Retired or self employed maybe. Surely there's got to be a million Thai women staying with foreigners that don't work, and they're the ones most likely to travel to their partners home country for a visit. It makes no sense to make it more difficult for them as opposed to people without partners.🤔Peter ***********
@Stevie *******
you may find that a stumbling block not working, good luckStevie ********
OP@Peter **********
she doesn't work. We live togetherPeter ***********
I took a Thai girlfriend to UK a few years ago it wasn't easy got rejected first attempt, she will need to have a good reason to return to Thailand also money in her bank account i think it was about 20,000 baht but can't be sure and you will need to start putting it in now our first rejection was a lump sum a few weeks before we wanted the visa ,also your best bet is to sponsor her as in pay for air fare and support her while in uk ,its certainly do able just a pain ,good luck.
Peter *********
@Stevie *******
don't forget this is Thailand paperwork city lol 😆Stevie ********
OP@Peter **********
return flights for both of us are booked they have been for months. As for supporting her we'll only be in the UK 12 days before we return so it shouldn't be an issue.Wietze *********
2 weeks is to short time 😞
Wietze *********
@Stevie *******
ok sorry. Read wrong 🙈Stevie ********
OP@Wietze ********
I'm going FOR 2 weeks not in 2 weeks. I don't go till August
Steve *********
Uk gov. If you really lucky it will take 3 weeks !
Galen *******
Very small chance....
Peter *********
@Stevie *******
need a stack load of paperwork etc.mate best use an agentGalen *******
@Stevie *******
I only know that all my friends who wanted to go with their girls or even wives to England had big problems which wasn't solved.Stevie ********
OP@Galen ******
small chance why would that be?? Aren't Thais allowed to visit the UK
Steve *******
You dont do anything, she has to apply for her visa, you don't need one.
Stephen ********
@Graham *****
I know
Graham ******
@Stephen *******
No interview, just biometricsStephen ********
@Steve ******
he can do all the application, she has to attend the "interview" alone.Steve *******
@Stephen *******
He cant do it all. She has to apply in personStephen ********
@Steve ******
he can do it all for her. Maybe easier with it being in English 🤷♂️
Tony *********
Make sure she has good ties back in Thailand otherwise you got no chance in getting visa
Wietze *********
@Tony ********
you are rightGraham ******
The Gov website to register and upload documents then use VFS Global for the biometrics and issuance of the Visa, that's how it's done.
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