millwall_fan

Thanks to everyone who has taken the trouble to reply to my post (except No. 3 whose prejudices about the implications of me being a millwall supporter are on a par with the prejudices of UK visa officers 'nuff said)

I'm going with the advice of Bangkok Blue. The second application is on its way having addressed all the issues raised. The 3rd one wont be far behind it if necessary.

Since I wrote my post, I have seen the letter of rejection. The primary reason for refusal of application was that my fiance could not remember the date I entered the Kingdom last December when we met. This apparantly was evidence of a 'lack of candour' on her part. Also she could not give a blow by blow account of what she wanted to see whilst in the UK. This is disingenuous of the visa officer who must have realised (unless she is a compete halfwit) that a) as her sponsor and as my guest I would organise her itinerary and that gawping at Buck house or Tower Bridge is not the primary reason for visiting but to see where I live etc (and funnily enough, New Cross is not big on tourist attractions).

I dont want to apply for a settlement or fiance visa yet as the date of our marriage will be decided by us, not to suit the whims of HM government.

Once again, thanks to everyone for replying. I feel a lot better knowing that we are not alone in having problems with The British Embassy in Bangkok.

Cheers. GARY.

My fiance has just been refused a UK visitor visa. The reasons given were the disparity in our ages (I am 44, my fiance is 30), my low income (well I'm a teacher so if I'm underpaid, thats the fault of the same British government thats rejected my visa. Hmmmm!) and the fact that my fiance does not own land or a car or other material possessions. So we're only allowed to fall in love with rich Thais.

I'm feeling very bitter and angry about this rejection as you can imagine. Has anyone had any similar experiences? Any ideas as to what to do next? Is there an appeals procedure? any advice would cheer me up no end.