Letter of authority to collect UK Visa

[fft100]

My Thai wifes visa application for the UK has completed, and it is ready for pickup in BKK. I am up there next week, so would like to pick it up. As well as the receipt, the instructions from VFS also say my wife has to provide a letter of authority. What does this mean ?

Is it just a hand written letter saying owner of passport AAnnnnnn gives xxxxxx (me) the authority to pick up the passport ? Or does it need to be notarised ? Is there a standard format ? Has anyone done this before with VFS ?

I should point out that it appears there is no way to get in contact directly with VFS to ask.

Thanks

[lomuamart]

Can't help you on that one. However, it might be worth asking the question of the Embassy - ConsularEnquiriesBangkok@fco.gov.uk
I've always found that they reply quickly - ie within a day.
They should be able to point you in the right direction if you don't get a reply from someone who's been through this before.

[Bristolian]

This is all that is required. This is used by my company for collection of passports on behalf of another employee. Change the wording around to suit your circumstances

Power of Attorney

I, Mr. xxxxxxxxxxx, holder of xxxxxx passport number xxxxxxx do hereby appoint Mr.xxxxxxxxxxx, holder of Thai I.D. number or Thai passport number xxxxxxxxxxxxxx to xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

In witness whereof we execute this document(s) on date xxxxxxxxxx.

Signature ………………………………… Appointer
( name )

Signature………………………………… Appointee
( name )


Signature………………………………… Witness
( name )

[lomuamart]

Good info.
Does it need to notarised? You know, an official stamp?

[Bristolian]

^^ No it does not need any stamp or need to be notorised. Mine is always printed on company letter headed paper i'm not sure if this makes any difference....I wouldn't think so?

[fft100]

Just an update. I produced a letter as suggested by Bristolian. No headed notepaper though.

At the VFS building they didn't really look at it, and didn't keep it. It was very quick getting the paperwork and passport (visa included) back. Less than 5 minutes in and out. Longer waiting for the lift going up.

[Bristolian]

^^ I'm very pleased it worked out for you.