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What are the visa options and requirements for Thai nationals seeking to live and work in the UK?

UK Visa Requirements Thai Nationals Work Visa Spouse Visa Immigration Advice Tier 2 Shortage Occupation Visa Living in the UK Thai Community Abroad

Aug 27, 2023

3 years ago

Dean ********

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Hello all, does anyone have info on thai nationals coming to live and work in the uk  zny advice would be appreciated.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Thai nationals looking to live and work in the UK need to obtain a suitable visa, such as a work permit or a partner visa. The UK government provides extensive information on visa options and requirements. Key points include the need for a minimum salary, which is approximately £18,000 for certain visas. Options such as the spouse or fiancé visa include the right to work, while the Tier 2 shortage occupation visa may be available if the applicant meets specific criteria. The process can be costly and complex. Additionally, comments highlighted cultural and lifestyle adjustments for Thai nationals moving to a colder climate.

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خالد **********

No, they can come to ur country and get whatever visa they like, but u can't visit their country unless u r willing to go through their overwhelming bureaucracy. In other words, if u are Thai, u r not good enough to visit their land.

3 years ago

Frank **********

Same in US. Thinking about putting a Mexican hat on my wife and sneaking her in through the southern border 5555

3 years ago

Paul ***********

Having got my Thai wife here i can tell you its ruddy expensive. My advice get her over the English Channel in one of the many boats, its much cheaper. Then you get everything for free.

3 years ago

Mally *******

Try to get to calais,you can get a dingy here,all free when you get here and the government pay you and put you up in a good hotel

3 years ago

Rok ********

@Mally ******

not funny!!!

3 years ago

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Rok ********

Bob *********

It would depend on their situation and what visa would be best for them to come to the UK to live and work. All of the information is on the UK govt web site you or they should go there and look up what options there would be. It is neither easy or cheap for a Thai national to move to the UK with the right to work. A spouse or fiancé visa would include right to work or other than that the most likely option would be a tier 2 shortage occupation visa as long as they meet the criteria for that.

3 years ago

Steve ******

UK Massage parlours are full of THai women.

3 years ago

John ********

It's to cold for them

There's not enough space in the food for them and she'll probably want to go back home in a couple of months

Just like mine did she hated it in England 🇬🇧 🤣🤣🤣

3 years ago

Paul ***********

@John *******

mine the exact opposite John. I love Thailand she loves the UK, lol

3 years ago

Paul ***********

Yes John its the money ofcourse, she is working all the hours god sends, lol

3 years ago

John ********

@Paul **********

she will love the freedom and maybe the money if she's working

3 years ago