Tony M

Thanks. I do understand that. But the property is empty. If I was the "thief" I would be looking for the DVR and taking it away with me. I'm sure the thieves know that this is the best way to get rid of the evidence. So, if I do get a system with a DVR, can I set the DVR to upload immediately to a cloud, so that I still have a permanent record ?

Thank you for your reply. I understand what you say about Google "privacy". I guess the question is better if I ask if I can use any of the many cloud storage systems ? Is it possible/easy to re-program the Ezviz software to be able to upload to a different cloud ?

First off, I know nothing about this subject, and that's why I'm asking the questions. Basically. I want to put CCTV at my house. I need, I think 5 cameras to cover the exterior. I have looked a t a few different brands, and one named Ezviz looks okay. It does all the things I want - motion detection, audio, etc. There don't seem to be many dealers of the camera or the system in Thailand, although there is one in Tukcom, Pattaya that I have spoken with. He can supply, and fit, the cameras, etc, but is unable to answer what seems, to me, to be a basic question. Ezviz seem to want to tie me into using their own cloud storage system, and the fees are high (relatively, when compared to other storage fees). They charge per camera, when others have fee "packages" or an annual charge for video storage. I am trying to find out if can upload and store to Google Drive, or similar, but nobody will provide the answer. The guy in Tukcom says that he doesn't know (?), and Ezviz website "chat" were helpful until I asked that simple question. Does anyone know if it's possible to upload and store to any cloud storage, or is the cameras/camera app software designed to block this ?

I don't have much direct experience in what were EU applications, and much has changed since the UK's exit from the EU. There was, previously, a route to settlement through being a dependant of an EU citizen, but dual Irish/British nationals were barred from that route. I see several problems with your plan(s) - you are not married to your partner, so any application will probably be for a visit visa (unless you have lived together for two years) or you become free to marry. We don't know the background to your relationship, so it's impossible to comment on that relationship. I don't see that there is much, if any, difference in whether you sponsor the application as a British citizen or an Irish citizen if a visit is intended, if the application is to visit the UK. An application to visit the Irish republic would be, I think, a Schengen visa application, but you don't live in Ireland. Either way, you have the two previous visa application refusals to overcome. As an Irish/EU citizen you might qualify for a non-EU national to join you, but that will, I think, depend on you being married or in a "durable relationship" (normally having lived together for at least two years). I have attached two links to the Citizens Advice Bureau (which is possibly easier to understand than the UKVI guidance). https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/immigration/getting-a-visa-for-your-partner-to-live-in-the-uk/ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/immigration/bringing-family-to-live-in-the-uk-after-brexit

Why is that ?

This post, and your previous post have been about the fact that your partner has been trying to get a visit visa for the UK. Now you say that you want to get your partner "out of Thailand and back home in Ireland or the UK with me." That doesn't sound like a visit visa application ? If you want your partner to live with you (and the ECO will be wondering why you don't, if you are seriously ill) then why don't you apply for a settlement visa for her ?

To be honest, I'm not sure what you are referring to ? Is this about Thailand being on the red list ? Where is your quote from ?

It's not superior knowledge by any means. It's from the published guidance by UKVI, and the fact that a question to UKVI, asking for clarification of "residence rights" confirmed it. The guidance says : If you have been in a country or territory on the red list in the last 10 days you will only be allowed to enter the UK if you are a British or Irish National, or you have residence rights in the UK.

Not strictly correct. Visitors from redlist countries cannot enter the UK at the moment. But people with "residence rights" can, and a settlement visa gives residence rights. UKVI are not processing visit visa applications at the moment (although they do accept the application), but settlement visas are being processed as normal.

He has gone very quiet. 38,000 posts, and now no response. Seriously, if he has "evidence" to back up his claims, then I would be interested to see that evidence as it is a fairly strong allegation on UK immigration policy.

With respect, your post seems to indicate that sponsors who receive benefits cannot sponsor visitors, and this happens all the time. What do you base that advice on ? And what evidence do you have that it happens all the time ?

So that's a "yes", then ?

So what was the point of even asking the question ?

What benefits are there in not applying early ? The question has been answered above.

Why would they want to wait until the visa is almost expired ? Unless they are unable to meet the financial requirements for the extension as a spouse ? Until the spouse application is made and FLR is granted, she cannot work or use the NHS. It makes sense to do it early.

Maybe not totally correct. If you were jabbed in Thailand and work for the British Embassy, British Council, etc, etc, or are a family member of someone who works for them, then I believe that your vaccination in Thailand is acceptable in UK (as you are deemed to be working in London). Duty of care, you know. Maybe the Consular Team can confirm ?

You would be wasting your time. The Embassy in Bangkok has nothing to do with UK visit visa applications. The applications are dealt with in New Delhi, India. However, the ultimate responsibility for the application lies with your partner. She signed the application form to declare that all of the information in the application was correct and true. With regard to the agent who dealt with the application, the UKVI will say that it is a case of "buyer beware", and they will declare a complete lack of interest. If you want to use an agent again, then use an agent that is registered with the OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner) in UK . There are a couple of UK registered agents who also have offices in Thailand.

I would be interested to know which advisors in Thailand operate, and are regulated, under UK FCA rules, as my experience with them has shown that they are unregulated and mainly in it for the high commissions paid by the companies that they recommend.

How do you know that all nationalities will get vaccinated from your donation ? Was that specified by the UK Govt ? The US donation was for vulnerable categories, but with the proviso that a percentage went to vulnerable ex-pats. You have intentionally, I believe, deflected the point of these criticisms, the point being that the British Govt apparently did nothing to specifically help Brits overseas.