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

Apr 27, 2025
24 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 couple of months, she will need to apply for a visitor visa. It's important to demonstrate that she has strong ties to Thailand, such as a job or family commitments, which ensure her return after the visit. It's not necessary to book a flight before applying for the visa, and while you can consider using an agency for assistance, many find it feasible to handle the process themselves.
Betty *********
It's possible,tho you have to prove that she will return to Thailand, a job contract for example, kids. Don't buy the ticket yet. You could ask an agency for the details and costs tho doing it yourself is possible. Might take time.
John ******
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@Betty ********
thank you Betty
Betty *********
@John *****
whatever you do , do not mention the trip is in view to stay one day. They'll refuse you at once.
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.
John ******
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@Ralph ******
thank you Ralph that’s a big help
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