@Brandon ***********

hi Brandon agree although somebody in the thai government or consulate must of informed the UK government of the date because if you.lool for advice on the UK government website for travel to Thailand it clearly states the change to 60 day visa exempt from the first of June . So any new travellers to. Thailand are now being miss informed. I personally have sent them an email on their contact details to tell them this so let's see if it gets changed.

Yep normal I feel it each time I'm back home🙃

@Dave **********

sounds like it's a bit of luck even with the UK as to what they actually want/need it's sounding a bit like Thailand!!!! 👍

This would suggest nothing will happen on the 1st of June but hey let's see !

@Matt ********

matt where are you located? Some agent I've talked to cost baht which includes UK visa fee, travel insurance for your girlfriend and all translations and upload onto the UK visa website, they will also draft you a letter for you. Worth shipping around

@Ste ******

interesting we only bought the flight tickets once the visa was approved, you don't need them to apply in fact the website actually says don't buy them until you know you have a visa.

Matt the cheapest without any translations of paperwork or help from agent is the UK fee for the application £115 + the additional cost of the VTS fees of £75 for biometrics and photo. This is done in Bangkok or chiang mai and has to be done in person. The amount of paperwork is a lot but all doable. The application should take 3 weeks although you can get it reviewed quicker if you pay a lot more £500!!!. No guarantee you will get a yes they just review it quicker. I have just done it with my girlfriend who was approved first time and is visiting in mid June. Good luck

@Dave ******

fingers crossed Dave, we applied at the same time as you in chiang mai. Luckily she is now coming over middle of June and we are both over the moon so will have a great time seeing the UK. All the very best of luck to you 👍

Hi Dave sorry to hear that, when my girlfriend applied for her visa I made sure I sent copies of my bank details and my savings accounts to show that I had enough funds to cover all her costs, they can only assess you based on what they see so you have to show them unfortunately. I was advised to send as much info as you can, you can't send too much !!. Help them to say yes. I would suggest you apply again but ensure the bank statements to send have plenty of money available to show you can fund the stay. Good luck 👍

I have come to Thailand many times and never been asked to have proof of funds. Although I always carry cash for my stay