Visa for TGF
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Marky_Mark
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Thanks Dave & Thanks BigBoy
She is absolutely beside herself haha....I took her to swampy airport when i left thailand 2 weeks ago and she had never been to the airport. I think im more excited for her and the holiday she will have haha.
So the timeline was as follows:-
Lodged: 24th April
Granted: 30th April (says the visa label in her passport)
Passport ready for collection: 1st May
Quite a quick turn around really.. i put contact details on the letter i wrote and so did her boss on the letter she wrote just incase they needed any confirmation, no one heard anything, i guess the could tell by the photos, phone records, and emails between us that it was geniune.
I can see how punters get knocked back when they have met a lady of the night on their 2 week holiday and wanting to take them home, yet if the relationship is genuine then no probs...easy process
MnK
She is absolutely beside herself haha....I took her to swampy airport when i left thailand 2 weeks ago and she had never been to the airport. I think im more excited for her and the holiday she will have haha.
So the timeline was as follows:-
Lodged: 24th April
Granted: 30th April (says the visa label in her passport)
Passport ready for collection: 1st May
Quite a quick turn around really.. i put contact details on the letter i wrote and so did her boss on the letter she wrote just incase they needed any confirmation, no one heard anything, i guess the could tell by the photos, phone records, and emails between us that it was geniune.
I can see how punters get knocked back when they have met a lady of the night on their 2 week holiday and wanting to take them home, yet if the relationship is genuine then no probs...easy process
MnK
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Randy Cornhole
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I think the OP is talking about Australia though, not the UK.? PeteRandy Cornhole wrote:I was led to believe that it was not possible to achieve this in a month. Now I am thinking that it can be done in just over a week. Good news indeed...
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It is possible, but you need to have everything, including a bucket full of evidence, in place ready for submission on your day of arrival. This means the documentation to be provided (in translated format) for the good lady as well. A lot will have to do with how good you can communicate the requirements to her before your arrival.Randy Cornhole wrote:I was led to believe that it was not possible to achieve this in a month. Now I am thinking that it can be done in just over a week. Good news indeed...
Turnaround times have definitely improved since the task was contracted out. You must remember though, that nothing is guaranteed.
Mark was lucky that they deemed it not necessary for an interview.
Knowing a little of your circumstances, I would sincerely hope that you would fall in to the same category. However, some of these immigration types don't always use logic/common sense when making their decisions. If your lady needs an interview, then you are at the mercy of a queue time - this varies with the number of people requiring an interview.
My gut feeling is that you should go for it - you are one of the genuine guys.
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Turnaround times at the British Embassy can be 3 days - that's how long it took my wife to get her 6 month Visitor Visa. The processing is farmed out now but the decision is still made at The Embassy.
I don't think that an interview is normally called for in the case of a Visitor Visa - there are exceptions - but it's more likely if the application is for a 2 year fiance/wife/settlement visa.
I've been through the process twice now. The first time with an old Thai girlfriend and that was a pain in the proverbial. She was rejected three times and I took the matter through my MP to The Home Office - rejected again. I don't think I was the flavour of the month with The British Embassy some 15 years ago. I was even granted an interview with them (girlfriend not allowed to attend) and the look on the official's face as I went into the room spoke volumes. I knew immediately that I'd rocked the boat and no amount of anything was going to change the decision. I did try though.
So, do your research, try and understand what "they" want to see and the results will hopefully be positive.
Again, congratulations to the OP. I think they do have toilets on aeroplanes these days but they may not serve somtam
I don't think that an interview is normally called for in the case of a Visitor Visa - there are exceptions - but it's more likely if the application is for a 2 year fiance/wife/settlement visa.
I've been through the process twice now. The first time with an old Thai girlfriend and that was a pain in the proverbial. She was rejected three times and I took the matter through my MP to The Home Office - rejected again. I don't think I was the flavour of the month with The British Embassy some 15 years ago. I was even granted an interview with them (girlfriend not allowed to attend) and the look on the official's face as I went into the room spoke volumes. I knew immediately that I'd rocked the boat and no amount of anything was going to change the decision. I did try though.
So, do your research, try and understand what "they" want to see and the results will hopefully be positive.
Again, congratulations to the OP. I think they do have toilets on aeroplanes these days but they may not serve somtam
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Just for clarity the only part of the processing that is farmed out is receipt of the applications at Regent House, they are no more than a conduit to receive the applications, pass them onto UK Visas and then return the passport to the applicant.
You are of course correct in saying that the decision to issue the visa, or not, is made by the ECO and that interviews are rarely required these days which makes it vital that the applicant provides a solid case in the first instance.
Just for clarity the only part of the processing that is farmed out is receipt of the applications at Regent House, they are no more than a conduit to receive the applications, pass them onto UK Visas and then return the passport to the applicant.
You are of course correct in saying that the decision to issue the visa, or not, is made by the ECO and that interviews are rarely required these days which makes it vital that the applicant provides a solid case in the first instance.
Governor,
You're correct and the "processing" bit was what I wanted to convey. The passport and supporting documents are handed into the outsource centre. The applicant gets their passport back from there. VAC have no decision making authority at all although they were helpful with my wife's application 3 years ago. I thought I'd filled out her application form correctly. The girl checked it as we were waiting and asked if the purpose of visit was for a holiday or for family reasons. I'd ticked the holiday box but it was pointed out that as she was my wife and so it was a family visit. She was also helpful about the financial thing. I'd just written "expenses borne by husband" with no explanation of how much that could be. She suggested a figure, I agreed and that was that.
You're correct and the "processing" bit was what I wanted to convey. The passport and supporting documents are handed into the outsource centre. The applicant gets their passport back from there. VAC have no decision making authority at all although they were helpful with my wife's application 3 years ago. I thought I'd filled out her application form correctly. The girl checked it as we were waiting and asked if the purpose of visit was for a holiday or for family reasons. I'd ticked the holiday box but it was pointed out that as she was my wife and so it was a family visit. She was also helpful about the financial thing. I'd just written "expenses borne by husband" with no explanation of how much that could be. She suggested a figure, I agreed and that was that.
I would agree for the 'genuine, long term relationship. However, as you say there are exceptions.lomuamart wrote:I don't think that an interview is normally called for in the case of a Visitor Visa - there are exceptions - but it's more likely if the application is for a 2 year fiance/wife/settlement visa.
For first time applicants it can be a lot trickier - especially if the evidence is not presented in an easy to understand manner. Presentation and completeness should be your priority. After all, the interview is to clarify any gaps/anomolies.
I remember my daughter's first visitors visa (she had previously resided in the UK with us for 8 years). They called her for an interview, which they simply gave up on half way through. Her English was perfect, and she had all of the answers that they wanted to hear.
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Marky_Mark
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This is true what Big Boy states...
Our file was about 3inches thick.... i read alot on thaivisa.com which really helped...you need to include everything and i mean everything, my way of thinking was if i include everything they should have any reason to question on doubt it and thats what happened...
I believe it will be quite an easy process to get her a 1 year Tvisa when they see that there was no problems with this current 3 month Tvisa such as no overstay....if you dont abide by the rules then ofcouse it will prevent you from obtaining further visa's.
It's also correct that there is a VAC (Visa Application Centre) it is just the processing office where they collect the paperwork/fees and then pass it on to the ebmassy, we called on the day they specified and the passport wasnt back from the embassy yet....then she went to BKK the next week and i got the magic telephone call spoken in her best thailish "Darling, i go Australia...I have visa inside passport"
2 weeks 4 days and counting!!
Our file was about 3inches thick.... i read alot on thaivisa.com which really helped...you need to include everything and i mean everything, my way of thinking was if i include everything they should have any reason to question on doubt it and thats what happened...
I believe it will be quite an easy process to get her a 1 year Tvisa when they see that there was no problems with this current 3 month Tvisa such as no overstay....if you dont abide by the rules then ofcouse it will prevent you from obtaining further visa's.
It's also correct that there is a VAC (Visa Application Centre) it is just the processing office where they collect the paperwork/fees and then pass it on to the ebmassy, we called on the day they specified and the passport wasnt back from the embassy yet....then she went to BKK the next week and i got the magic telephone call spoken in her best thailish "Darling, i go Australia...I have visa inside passport"
2 weeks 4 days and counting!!
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bluezephyr
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When i applied for a fiance visa in 2007 it was just under a Kilo of paperwork, Pictures and other evidence.
Do it right and No problems, Well presented and organised for easy reading, People said to me you havent got enough money but within 10 days of submitting the papers to the office in Bangkok she was here staying in England.
Another lady waiting in the office to collect her results that day was as sure as shit she was going to her husbands country, Boasting about wealth and what she and husband had, left with a sad face.
Have a nice time with your lady M_M
Do it right and No problems, Well presented and organised for easy reading, People said to me you havent got enough money but within 10 days of submitting the papers to the office in Bangkok she was here staying in England.
Another lady waiting in the office to collect her results that day was as sure as shit she was going to her husbands country, Boasting about wealth and what she and husband had, left with a sad face.
Have a nice time with your lady M_M
Mai ow Khup, Pom Ki Neow :)
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Marky_Mark
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well said BZ and thanks very much to all for the replies and nice comments. Im only 30 but rest assured withing 6 to 7 yrs my permanent address will be in Hua Hin...just have to wait for the capital growth on my properties.... 
Oh by the way...for the tourists, tell your TGF you have no money, you will soon see if you likes you for love or money haha....she will have a nice supprise later on in life
Oh by the way...for the tourists, tell your TGF you have no money, you will soon see if you likes you for love or money haha....she will have a nice supprise later on in life
I also am happy for you and your girlfriend that her visa worked out so nice and smoothly. Congratulations and enjoy.
But with regard to your advice:
But with regard to your advice:
That is like trying to convince a hungry leopard that you do not hold a fresh steak behind your back.for the tourists, tell your TGF you have no money, you will soon see if you likes you for love or money
We are all living in 'the good old days' of the future.
A question to all you people in the know, and with relevant UK visa experience.
My thai GF 21, was married at 18 in Thailand and got a marriage visa for 2 years to come and live here. In that 2 years, she came and went three times, and has the passport stamps to prove she didnt overstay her visa. Anyway, her marriage didnt work and she returned to Thailand as soon as her college course was over. Now her divorce has come through, she is in theory a free agent and starts from scratch, should i choose to try and get a tourist visa...
My question is this ....how would the powers that be, weigh up her past
Would the Thai embassy / UK Border Agency give her an advantage as she was here before. She complied with all regulations, held down a job paying tax etc... and returned home of her own accord...
Or would they, think she has met another English man , just to try and get back over here. The fact i'm english is a pure coinsidence, she just wanted to fall back in love and be happy again , after the old hubby was a bit cruel and changed from the man she married.
Im hoping the fact her marriage didn't work, won't harm my chances of happiness etc. By the way.. im 29, i've got savings, my own home, car etc and have always worked, being employed in my current job for the past 7 years.
Ta in advance for any help / advice / opinions!!!
My thai GF 21, was married at 18 in Thailand and got a marriage visa for 2 years to come and live here. In that 2 years, she came and went three times, and has the passport stamps to prove she didnt overstay her visa. Anyway, her marriage didnt work and she returned to Thailand as soon as her college course was over. Now her divorce has come through, she is in theory a free agent and starts from scratch, should i choose to try and get a tourist visa...
My question is this ....how would the powers that be, weigh up her past
Would the Thai embassy / UK Border Agency give her an advantage as she was here before. She complied with all regulations, held down a job paying tax etc... and returned home of her own accord...
Or would they, think she has met another English man , just to try and get back over here. The fact i'm english is a pure coinsidence, she just wanted to fall back in love and be happy again , after the old hubby was a bit cruel and changed from the man she married.
Im hoping the fact her marriage didn't work, won't harm my chances of happiness etc. By the way.. im 29, i've got savings, my own home, car etc and have always worked, being employed in my current job for the past 7 years.
Ta in advance for any help / advice / opinions!!!