@John *********

yes, I've sent a few emails of questions to them but reply timescales and not addressing questions are frustrating at the least

@John *********

Thanks. Got both DBS, medical certs, waiting on a current bank statement as its ^ 3 months now, insurance through thai Co (is v high). Wife's capital is in a joint account (my capital seperate account) is that a problem?

Time is now pressing so it seems best both apply for 60 day tourist visas and go from there. I was thinking of simultaneously applying for the OA from the UK on the chance of it being granted even once I was there.

I tried to find a UK agent to guide and check unsuccessfully

@John *********

I found the webpage for Thai consulate in Wales had different info than the London embassy page, scant though that was. That's why I asked for England specific. Thanks anyway.

@Dawn *******

Thank you . I will PM you.

@Henrik ****

Do you have relevant information pertaining to an English application?

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

Timescales seem unlikely to allow that.

@Graham *****

Yes, on the official Evisa site.

That's good news about the tourist visa.

The OA seems to throw up unexpected questions and documentation requirements, not helped by intransigence of UK banks!!

Am I correct that my wife (u50) needs a tourist visa before applying for a 'spouse' visa once my OA had been granted?

Capital for her visa is in a joint account, is that a problem?

Thanks

As proceedures appear to differ at different places I need guidance pertaining to England only via evisa.

Processing timescales, acceptable documentation, joint bank accounts

Is it possible to apply for OA and tourist visa simultaneously.

Flights date approaching rapidly, e-forms not co-operating.

@ธรรมะ *****

I think you misunderstand. To me he is criticising the visa system, not you personally.

Silly even to do that though, their country, their rules.

@Dawn *******

thank you.