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How long does it take to get a UK visa for my partner's niece and where do we start?

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Aug 22, 2025

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Stephen *********

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I'm looking to bring my partners niece to England for a 2 month holiday.

Roughly how long does the process take?

I know that might be like asking 'how long is a piece of string' but maybe someone who has gone through the process could give me a rough idea?

And what is the starting point?

The UK or Thai Embassy?

Thanks

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Bringing a partner's niece from Thailand to England for a holiday involves starting the visa application process with VFS Global and the UK government. The timeframe may vary, but suggestions emphasize the importance of proving the niece's ties to Thailand to ensure visa approval. It may be beneficial for her to apply for a tourist visa independently, without sponsorship, to increase her chances of success.

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Stephen *********

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This might have gone unseen as it was at the end of someone's post.

'If your niece could apply for a tourist visa just in her name without your sponsorship I feel she stands a far better chance'.

Is that the case?

I assumed that she needed a sponsor to prove that she has somewhere to stay and that I have the means to support her and that she has to prove she has good reason to return to Thailand!

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Anthony ******************

Your location. Contact Anglo Thai Legal

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Ken *******

First you must decide which visa is the best option for her, then fill out the forms which are only available on

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then book your slot online to proceed further with VFS. The British Embassy does not get involved..they don't deal with visas.

Otherwise look for an agent who can advise and help.

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Frank **********

There is no Thai Embassy in Thailand.

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David *******

Is your partner already a UK permanent resident?

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Stephen *********

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She has Indefinite Leave To Remain.

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Spencer *******

In fairness its probably better you stay out of it completely, it can be a mountain my Partner, Thai Government Teacher, sole carer for elderly parents, house 6 x farms a 10 year old son, north of 1 million bhat in the bank should really have applied without my support, sponsor letter proof of my funds etc strong reasons to return to Thailand but refused as they did not believe the relationship. Advised to re submit sent in around 200 photos relationship work on house vacations screen shots of what's app conversations etc and it was granted. I fear that if your niece has no provable way to show she will return to Thailand then you may well struggle. Whilst I don't necessarily say it will be the case UK immigration may possibly read between lines and draw inappropriate wrong conclusions. If your niece could apply for a tourist visa just in her name without your sponsorship I feel she stands a far better chance.

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Abey *********

North West France then boat to England, you will get free hotel, free food free health service and they will throw in a mobile phone as well incase you want to call home.

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Rok ********

give it a rest !

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Phil ********

Neither.

It starts with VFS Global.

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Stephen *********

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Thanks for that.

'If you’re applying for a UK visa from Thailand, your first stop will not be the British Embassy in Bangkok. You must first connect with VFS UK Thailand, a private company that partners with the UK government to process visa applicants and biometric data. They operate a visa application center in Bangkok that accepts all visa applications, regardless of the category they fall under'.

I never knew that and by the look of it others didn't either.😀

Much appreciated.

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@Stephen ********

they also have a office in Chiang Mai.

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Max *************

@Stephen ********

You could have found out about VFS in 30 seconds by using Google.

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@Max ************

youre the same miserable loser on every comment section, if you hate your own life so much why put that onto other people?

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Stephen *********

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@Max ************

There's always one smart arse like yourself.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I had never heard of VFS until mentioned by Phil Cefiro.

But now I know, guess what?

I have googled VFS and am now on the right track thanks to him.

Many thanks for your invaluable input.

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Lynnette *******

The Thai embassy doesn't handle UK visas.

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John **********

And she is 8 years old or 18 ? If she’s in Thailand the process starts there

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John **********

Look at other FB pages related to visas. Overall majority say it may be close to impossible especially for a young girl. Unless you are willing to to do a lot of paperwork and sponsor her financially. Chook dii

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Stephen *********

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She's 18.

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