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What is the process for my Thai girlfriend to obtain a visa to visit England?

Apr 27, 2025
2 days ago
John ******
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I’ve been seeing my Thai girlfriend for 5 months now and I want her to come to England for a couple of months, just to see if you could live there in the future. How do I go about doing this with visas? Do I have to book the flight 1st before I apply for the visa? Do i use any of these agents what say they can help or just do it myself? TIA for any information
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TLDR : Answer Summary
To bring your Thai girlfriend to England for a short visit, she will need to apply for a visitor visa. It is critical to demonstrate that she has strong ties to Thailand, such as family or employment, to ensure her return after the visit. Although you can book her flight first, it's advisable to apply for the visa without a flight reservation. You can either apply independently or use an agency, but many recommend handling the application yourself to save on costs.
Ralph *******
You can do it yourself. The most important thing is to establish that she has a good reason to return to Thailand. This can be children, parents, a job; any commitment that would make her return. I can’t overstate this - probably the most common cause for the application to be rejected.
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