If you need a hand just give me a shout and I'll offer advice where I can 👍

@Ryan *****

Check out this site.

I used this site for all 4 of my wife's visas. From her first visit in 2012 to getting her British citizenship in 2021.

So much helpful information and step by step guides on there. Some very knowledgeable guys on there with up to date information on visas.

Thankfully it's something I no longer have to stress over or spend thousands £ on!

@Ryan *****

should be a doddle to get her over. At the time I brought my then GF over I'd only known her for 7 months. She was 19 I was 24. She didn't work and lived at home. I sorted her visit visa myself and it was accepted first time.

You need to find a reason that she needs to go back to Thailand and show proof of it if possible.

Self employed shouldn't be an issue. Just show proof of your income savings and your registered Ltd company I guess.

I put photos of my home in the application. I wrote a supporting letter detailing all the plans we had for her visit to see some different tourist sites in the UK and the wish to visit my family. I put letters in from my parents including contact details and they said that they were hoping to meet her. Include evidence of your 7 year relationship from the start. To show your relationship is genuine.

It's easy to do.

Google Thailand UK Forum it's a great site with loads of information

No need for her to have any money.

I brought my GF (at that time) to the UK for a holiday back in 2012. She had no job, I didn't put any money in her bank and was living at home. It is the responsibility of the sponsor to prove the ability to they can support them during the visit and provide adequate accomodation. I showed my earnings, my bank account and details of my home. The Thai citizen must show adequate ties to Thailand to show they will not overstay in the UK and in fact return to Thailand as intended.

Just yesterday you helped me by sending me to that WISE group. It's been very helpful. Thanks

@Tod ********

@Keith ***********

yeah that's fine I'm aware of that. On my first visa now. First extension due next year. I'll start 12 monthly deposits (for the following years extension) the month before I apply for my 1st extension using the 400k.

@Graham *****

my first extension isn't due until June 2024. Yes I'll start the monthly deposits during that year. Only 400k for me got another 15+ years before I'm on the OA visa. Hopefully things change by then aswell.

@Graham *****

ok thanks

@Keith ***********

so it's just simply select 'funds for long term stay' and that's it. I don't need to start doing it until May 2024.

@Jim **********

ok. I'm still a long way off the retirement visa age bracket. Hopefully a decent government is ruling the country by the time I get to that age.

I'm on the 'O' visa at the moment. Only 400,000 or 40k baht income for me to worry about.