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My wife is Thai I am from UK. For a visitor/holiday the biggest thing to show is a reason to return, as in a job/property? As we were married I had to show I was earning Β£
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+ and could look after her without relying on the government,Donβt know what the amount is now as mine was 12 years ago. Pay up front for access to medical care, I think that wat first 2 & a half years then same again for 2nd 2 & a half. Bit of a ball ache but worth it for us as I couldnβt retire to Thailand. Will be making the move in 12 months so,,,, all the very best to you m8. If I was able Iβd have given the UK a wide berth but itβs worked out well. She got a job ok & passed driving test so not ALL hard going πππ