Should I apply online or have my girlfriend apply in Bangkok for a UK tourist visa?

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Feb 1, 2024

10 months ago

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I want to bring my gf to the uk for. 3 month holiday… should I apply for her online or should she apply in Bangkok?

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The discussion revolves around the application process for a UK tourist visa, specifically for bringing a girlfriend from Thailand for a 3-month holiday. Many contributors recommend applying online and then making an appointment for biometrics in Bangkok. They emphasize the importance of thoroughness in the application, including providing evidence of the girlfriend's ties to home, such as employment and financial stability, to assure authorities of her intent to return after her visit. Additionally, some suggest possibly using an agent for assistance, particularly during the biometrics appointment.

Bä ****

Good Luck 🍀

9 months ago

Roberto *********

Do it all online. It's very easy to follow and to do. She will only have to attend VFS for biometrics in Bangkok

9 months ago

Steve *********

Do it I line, make sure you give as much I do as possible as it’s done thru an agency first. Stare the obvious. Show that gf has a job ( and a home if possible) get a letter from her employer. Show you have plenty of money to keep her , I got 6 month in 3 weeks then a 2 year visa that took 2 weeks , you need to show she will return after visit.

9 months ago

Bob *********

Fill in the on line application form and upload all the evidence on line. Be thorough, follow all the guidance and do not hit submit until you are sure it is complete as once submitted you cannot add anything else. The good news is you can save and update it as many times as you like before you submit it. You could pay an agent to help but in the end you will still have to collate all the evidence to upload. I did mine myself it was hard work but went through ok both times.

9 months ago

Lee ******

Easy as pie mate to do yourself after all it's only an Application form 'Right'

9 months ago

Chris ******

I used an agent when she had go for interview agent went with her worth spending a few extra pounds to save the headache no visa no fee

9 months ago

Graham ******

@Chris *****

There is no interview for a UK Visa

9 months ago

Declan **********

@Graham *****

my partner has been interviewed 2 out of the 3 times we have applied for a visa, so yes there can be interviews for UK visas.

9 months ago

Chris ******

@Graham *****

my ex had go British embassy in Bangkok asking why wanted go UK even got asked at airport in London and she had to answer

9 months ago

Graham ******

@Chris *****

There's no Embassy visit either, things have changed (and yes, I have gone through the current process fairly recently)

9 months ago

Chris ******

@Graham *****

This was 10 year ago

9 months ago

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Will ************

It’s all online, then you make an appointment for biometrics for her in Bangkok where they can copy and translate any documents not uploaded in the application. At biometrics only she will be able to go in the room and hand the paperwork in.

9 months ago

Bernie ********

It’s a long process and a lot of work

9 months ago

Shaun ************

I am in the middle of this process right now. Second attempt at getting my gf of more than 2 years a 3 month short stay visa to come to Ireland. Interested to hear other people’s experiences.

10 months ago

Nigel **************

@Shaun ***********

does she have a good job here with her own monthly salary in her bank book? Does she have many good reasons to come back here? Family house children job etc. Does she have a letter from her employer giving her time off and her job back when she returns. All that greatly increases her chances.

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Nigel **************

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