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4 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

 

The point is that it is not necessary - in fact specifically excluded by UKVI and I would hate less experienced members gaining the impression that photos can be submitted. . No harm in what you do but I have seen applicants try to present 50 photos which just get binned. Photos are totally pointless, can easily be photoshopped and usually show the couple at the beach or legless in a Pattaya bar.

 

Just using this post to reiterate a point made earlier - the applicant does not attend an interview, at best she will be asked where she is going and if she is satisfied that she has uploaded sufficient documentation. My missus is always asked that question because she only submits a maximum of 6 pieces of paper. Everything is done online and VfS play no part in the decision making process.

Sorry if I didn't make it perfectly clear.

Putting something in a letter is not the same as submitting documents and by distorting what I posted is not very helpful.

People should realise that what they say is guidance and talking about 50 photos and the content in relation to what I said is out of order.

2 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Do you still have to pay for a British visitor's Visa in USD?

No,  you pay in THB. It was 5218 THB when we did it on 17th March but may have changed beginning of April.

13 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

Different for Schengen visas, of course, where I am literally a nobody.

Indeed, brexit took away what benefit we did have.

3 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Sorry I took it you meant that you could bypass VFS.  But now I understand that you meant the add-on services.

Only two locations Bkk or C Mai.

Indeed for free,all the rest come at a premium.

Think it was only one at Regent House when I started in 2010.

21 hours ago, p414 said:

I will be flying out of Thailand in 3 weeks...

My present 90 day will still be valid on my return 4 weeks later.

Will I still have to apply for a new 90 day? [ marriage visa]..

If you are referring to your visa status, then you will lose that on leaving the country.

Depending on how much time is remaining you could get a re-entry permit before leaving to protect your visa status, else you would need to get a new visa or return visa exempt.

17 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

The OP (from another thread) was posting and in Thailand in January. 

Doubt he has a 90 day permission of stay from a ME Non O. 

In any event he could clarify. 

He could have had another visa since then.

The language used  in the OP points to a visa rather than a 90 day report.

11 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Information on how to do that would be very helpful please.

Not quite sure what you mean.

When passed to the VFS site you need to make an appointment, they offer various options, fast track etc and at different locations, all have to be paid for. Just take one of the free options.

You also have to submit the documents, they offer various services that involve payment, I ignore those and do it myself so when completed there is no payment to VFS required.

The courier return of passport, my wife asks and pays when doing the biometrics.

16 hours ago, Wongkitlo said:

I think the reality is that they have it all on their computer and paper copies are unnecessary. Even if some countries still have paper visas it is a thing of  the past and, even though I  I know that Thailand likes collecting paper copies of everything, maybe in this regard they are catching up to the rest of the world. 

It is a bit more complicated than that. Visas come under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration is under the Ministry of the Interior.

It is quite common in the UK for one ministry to have different ways to another. 

6 hours ago, hotandsticky said:

However, let's be clear - this is your wife's application and (apart from being her husband) you have nothing t do with it; you don't even need to be 'sponsor' if she is evidencing sufficient funds in the bank.

If you are the financial support for the visit you have everything to do with it.

I have recently done the 12th visa application in respect of my wife and in all that time there has never been any financial information provided in respect of my wife.

However, that has been my way and I wouldn't want anyone taking that as advice, it is each to their own.

7 hours ago, theoldgit said:

Whilst I’ve always purchased flight tickets before assisting my wife with her visa applications over the years, and have thus ignored the published advice by the UKVI not to purchase non refundable tickets prior a visa being issued, it maybe worth sharing the instructions to caseworkers/ECO’s that evidence of flight tickets are not to be considered when reaching a decision on the application. 

It’s also worth reminding members that ECO’s have a very limited time to make a decision, so may not be minded to wade through unnecessary documents.

There is a big difference between what you submit and what is stated in a sponser letter. I have a photo of us outside the house embedded in the sponser letter.

15 hours ago, johng said:

When I tried to upload documents to the  VFS website for my wife it just kept erroring  and logging me out 

I think it  was 3 years ago I reported similar problem to  VFS. The responses was as useful as a chocolate fireguard.

I investigated myself and found it was my anti virus, I use Webroot and it didn't like their website.

20 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

When you exit Thailand your 90 day report is gone 

The clock restarts when return to Thailand. Arrival is day 1.

Use calendar to work out your next due date for report which is 90 days from reentry

You are making an assumption, he may well have been referring to a 90 day visa.

The OP need to clarify.

20 hours ago, Wongkitlo said:

So it is an electronic/paper visa. Australia has had e visas for at least 10 years. Everything is on computer and with automated gates. I think even tourists do not need to deal with people. It kind of makes it more complicated with print outs. In the past you left your passport and form at the embassy then collected it and went straight to the border. Now you need to drive around town looking for a print shop. Typical of Cambodia and Laos but you would hope not for Thailand. Where I live it is a 5 km motorbike ride to a print shop. 

You have to bear in mind that not many countries extend visa status to the extent Thailand does.

When you go to immigration, as there is no stamp in passport, you need to submit copies of the visa along with any other documents.

Indeed it could be said that it should all be on computer, but you have to live with the reality.

22 hours ago, Fortean1 said:

The UN in my opinion does not handle military tactics and strategy well at all.

Exactly - a "hands behind their back" scenario, brought about by some countries being able to veto the actions of the Security Council. Removing the veto would create a different ball  game.

Multiple UN agencies are mobilizing to alleviate the suffering inflicted by Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. But in the UN Security Council there is only gridlock as Russia wields veto power as one of the five permanent members.

https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-invades-ukraine-un-peacekeeping/31758188.html

On 5/7/2025 at 2:26 PM, richard_smith237 said:

C-Section is more common in Thailand by at least 10-20% than it is in the West, i.e. UK and Europe, USA

That in itself is no justification for say it is a preferred method of delivery.

My niece is an Obs & Gny surgeon and C sections are her thing. She is extremely busy and it has nothing to do with preference, problems arise for a variety of reasons with many down to lifestyle.

Alongside the more common problems there is an increasing number of babies that are growing above the safe size for the Thai pelvis plus both mental health and substance abuse issues are on the increase.

You cannot always take stats at face value.

16 hours ago, Fortean1 said:

The UN does not have a military.  They use other countries military, therefore, one or more UN members in Ukraine may well have triggered an all out attack on those forces which would trigger a response.

I am perfectly aware that United Nations is not a country.

Fairly obvious that my comment about "hands behind their back" went over your head.

Nations should be united with a seconded force that is authorised to stand up to aggression.

20 hours ago, KhaoHom said:

 

That's probably true. Wife heard /read similar but I don't think it's really affecting prices.

 

If she's Thai or luk krung I'd have her look up on the blue line. Much more authentic area. Better food options. Far, far fewer tourist rabble. Message me I'll give you a nice safe apt in huay kwang

Cheers, but she needs to be close to the BTS. She will be at the hospital near the stop before the RTAF. Unfortunately no onsite accommodation at the moment but that may change at some point.

12 hours ago, Wongkitlo said:

It is meant to be an electronic visa so the idea of needing a print out is strange.

It is not really strange, it is there to stop delays with people messing with phones.

When I have done it the IO has just cross checked the visa number and handed the printout back,  all very quick.

Last time, IO threw me a bit, on looking at it she said "when is your birthday", had to think for a  minute and then said "today", she laughed and said "Happy Birthday".

4 minutes ago, michael888 said:

I'm on a 60 day visa exempt, already have the 30 day extension- starts neek week.  No, it had nothing to do with the documents.  She said they were all in order.  Her entire issue was that we have only been married for 3 weeks.   

Her mention of approval if we had a child together was a totally random statement by her.  Quite strange.    

There has never been an issue over time married. The possibility of marriage of convenience is addressed by using witnesses and having home visits.

What you say may well be true and a wind of change is blowing but I have to say I doubt it.

There are many issues that arise with first time applications and usually something that needs to be addressed. Hope your next attempt has a better outcome. 

5 hours ago, Yagoda said:

https://gmk.center/en/infographic/eu-imported-5-34-million-tons-of-iron-steel-products-from-russia-in-2024/

 

You guys need to quit propping up Putin

Of course you are free to believe that buying fertiliser from Russia doesn't do anything for the Putin war machine. Appears the anti EU sentiment removes the logical thought process.

Fertilizers were the most-imported commodity to the U.S. from Russia in the first 11 months of 2024, with a value of almost one billion U.S. dollars, followed by non-ferrous metals and inorganic chemicals. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1306859/us-imports-by-commodity-from-russia/

19 hours ago, Liquorice said:

Your visa expired a long time ago, but your permission of stay (a permit) remains valid.

Visas do not expire, when the conditions of issue have been satisfied they are flagged as used.

Your visa status will remain under the conditions of issue until it lapses, renewed or converted.

On 5/5/2025 at 8:45 PM, KhaoHom said:

These guys are all short stay. Only two even stated what they pay in THB!  They were also the more reality based responses at 16, 20k. Both still high for their ages imo.

A bit like how long is a piece  of string.

Next month my niece has to go and live in BK for a year and has been looking at condo prices. She will be on the BTS route alongside DM airport and could see availability around 10-12K.

Last week she said that prices now seem to have dropped significantly, particularly the high rise.