@Joe *******

Are you marrying her or the family?

Why do you need to do it?

Unfortunately people believe visa agents who can easily obtain visas in Thailand by paying "tea money" to immigration officers can do the same for other countries. This is complete nonsense. All the agents here will do is to scam you out of your money to fill in the online form which you can easily do yourself . Like

@Gra***

above I hope you got a full refund from the agent you used. My experience with Australia for a tourist visa for a Thai is you have to demonstrate they have sufficient reason to return to Thailand. Most important is a statement from her employer stating length of service, position and salary. This alone is mega. Add to this bank statements showing good record of saving, any land or property documents showing her as the owner will be the cream on the top. It's not difficult. Since being with my lady (and we're not married, but have a long relationship) we've been successful in getting 3 x UK visas, 2 x Australia and 1 x Schengen. Of course, it gets easier as time goes on as they see she has a perfect immigration record. Work on it, you'll get there

@Jens ********

Thai Embassies no longer handle visa applications, it's all done online now, so I guess that's redundant!

@Wayne ********

You mean Pt Hedland actually got electricity? Next you'll be telling me Dubbo has internet access! 😆

@Jens ********

Why? They don't ask for it

@Michael *******

I agree, it is my opinion. I've struggled through 15 years in Thailand without one, and at times it was desperate, but I've hung on in there. I've always been mindful of not wanting to associate myself too closely with Thailand, and with the rumours being spread by tax agents touting for business about taxing expats, I'm happy I did. Although I will fall into the Thai Tax Residency bracket through number of days, the DTA will trump that and keep my Australian Tax Residency, meaning I will not have to pay tax in Thailand. All I've got to show for 15 years in Thailand is a bank account, a TEMPORARY extension of stay, and a 12-month lease. That suits me fine!

@Wayne ********

Ha! The last Blockbuster in Australia closed five years ago, so I know your statement is flawed. I should have said my Rooty Hill RSL Club card! 👍

Pink ID card isn't worth a pinch of salt. A Blockbuster Video membership card is worth more! 😆

You can't renew a visa. Just apply for a new one online. Use funds in your home country