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Dont lend them anything...

Meetups are good, there are loads in BKK for various activities.

I would also suggest the activity route.

I am 35 and a farang lady, I spend most of my time training in Muay Thai and have met many friends that way, also never short of offers from the men too. Its a total Myth there is no interest in farang ladies in my experience...

Actually in the west its down to women removing all their body hair-I dont know anyone who has had crabs... but maybe thats says more about who you associate with...

My ex husabnd used to take so many photos and post on facebook whenever we'd go to a starbucks.  I think its one of those brads thais aspire to but a lot cant afford....

I liked the programmes and they were filmed beautifully, but I did laugh at some of the narration, going on about how Thais are kind to nature etc... When in my experience, they dump rubbish in the jungle and treat animals very badly. 

This is sad. I loved the street vendors, i can see how it might need controlling, but to get rid of entirely seems going a bit too far. London is becoming more sterile and boring by the day. looks like everywhere else is following suit.

Well being a woman, and not being into women ( well unless ive had quite a lot of beers) I don't come here for them. I come to train in Muay Thai and go watch the fights.  I like Thailand, for the heat, the easy pace of life, mango sticky rice, and there is plenty of beautiful countryside. 

There are downsides too, but everywhere has those. 

I think the things I like here about it being laid back etc, would infuriate me if I lived full time, but for a holiday its good.

in cases like this I believe she is entitled to legal aid. 

She should get to a Lawyer stat.

I actually find some to be cheaper, have bought converse and nikes for less than I would in the Uk...

If its racism you are concerned about, the UK is getting a lot worse....I think that is a worldwide problem. Its strange that now the world is more connected than ever, making it easier for us to learn about each other,  that people are becoming xenophobic..

maybe familiarity breeds contempt...

Creepy...

Yes I Think it was dodgy information. When he told me they said that I knew it was wrong.

Hi All,

Just wanted to say a big thank you really. I know I've been on here and asked loads of questions...

So we got the entry permit to the UK, it didn't take long either, docs were dropped off in Bangkok on 21st December, and passport was delivered today by EMS. So just over 2 weeks.

The only slightly annoying thing is that when he was dropping the docs off the person at the desk, said he had to choose a date 3/4 months ahead!?? So he changed it now we have to wait 6 weeks before he can come here. But better that that none.

Anyway again thanks for all the advice.

Just in case anyone is wondering for their applications here is a list of what I handed in:

6 months bank statements with the last month printed off online statements

6 months wage slips from both my jobs

Contracts from both my jobs

employers letter from both my jobs

photos of my flat

rental agreement

council tax bill-to prove i was sole occupier

Marriage cert and translation

Husbands Tabien baan and translation

All the visa forms

Photocopies of my passport in my maiden name and married name showing all my stamps to and from Thailand

Photos/phone records of us ( kept the same load from previous visas)

His English test cert

TB test cert

Cover letter from me

Interesting, as my husbands passport does not have an exit stamps, so how do they know?

Honest is always the best policy, but I do feel its strange as others have mentioned, why not just issue visas for the time frame applied for?

Perhaps its one way they are trying to crack down on visas now.. Ms May has her immigration targets to whittle down..

This last visit my other half has stayed much longer than intended, but the next application is for settlement, and I explained in the letter I was planning on relocating to Thailand, but that my Mother is now terminally ill, so we changed our plans and he stayed to look after her so I'd hope it wouldn't be an issue.

I thought that it was a year's worth of bank statements and pay slips. P60 as well.

No it's not, as another member has said it's six months worth of pay slips with the corresponding bank statements, a P60 isn't an actual requirement as the decision maker can grant the application without it, but it can be submitted if the applicant desires.

Excuse me for sounding dumb but if a P60 is not obligatory and only 6 months pay slips and statements are used then how do you verify that you are exceeding £18600 pa.

I take it they are trusting on the letter from the employer. Which begs the question why does a self employed person have to supply a years worth, if say they are exceeding £50k pa. Does it matter whether this is over a year or 6 months? It seems that an employed person is trusted more than a self employed person.

I have no idea why being self employed makes things more difficult. The reason I got a contracted job, was in case I needed to make an application for my husband for a visa- we were planning to settle in Thailand but circumstances changed, as I did not want the hassle of all the documents and extra evidence ( not to mention expense).

Things are changing everywhere, not just Thailand. A few years ago, hardly anyone would admit to online dating, now everyone is on Tinder or whichever, and people have a lot more choice. Not many of my friends are married (female), they are more than happy looking after themselves, and getting a hook up whenever they feel like it. I think the internet in general the world over has made people more selfish, and has presented them with far too many options, but you can't stop 'progress' right?

yes that's correct, his job.

Ok great. thanks for your help.

If anyone spots anything I've missed please let me know. I think I've been thorough enough, without being overkill. There is a lot of conflicting information on the web!

There is no point submitting my p60 as before February this year I was self employed, and am not submitting my tax return until next January, so it doesn't have all the information.

On the notes of the form it says 6 months if I have been with the same employer, which I have.

What I want to know is does my passport copy have to be certified? Also employers letter for my husband?

Hi everyone,

I am getting together everything for my Spouse visa and I just wanted to make sure I’ve got all the documents needed. Appointment is in 2 weeks. We are submitting:

Me:

Colour photo copies of current passport all pages( does this need to be certified?)

Black and White copies of old maiden name passport ( this has a lot of the visa stamps in to prove our relationship)

6 months bank statements

6 month wage slips

Employment contract

Employers letter

Tenancy Agreement

Council Tax Bill ( saying I’m sole occupier)

Photos of property inside and out

Selection of photographs/messages/phone records to prove relationship

Marriage Certificate and translation

Sponsorship undertaking form

Cover letter from me

Him:

Passport

Tabien Baan and translation

Passport Photos

TB Test Cert

English test cert-although I think I just need the electronic number from that..

Does he need a letter or anything from his employer? I would of thought as he is leaving (potentially) it wouldn’t matter…

Is there anything I have left out? Am trying not to over whelm the application with too many documents-that’s already a lot as it is!

Thank you

Nina

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Dear All,

I am after some advice. I have everything I need for the Spouse visa, except hit a snag on the accommodation front, when speaking to my landlord( its a very big agency in London), they told me that I can have whom I like staying at the property with me, however they will not write a letter stating that as it is not their policy to get involved in immigration issues ( apparently it has been this way since 2011). They said my rental agreement has all the property info including the size so I just should send that. Obviously I know this isn't going to fly to with ECO so any ideas for options? Ort supporting documents that would be acceptable?

My Mother ( who owns her house) has said that she is more than willing to write a letter saying that we can live with her and provide mortgage details. Would this be the best option? however as I do not currently live there would this be a problem?

Also do I need to provide details of my Husbands job in Thailand?

Thanks as always,

Nina

I control the money in our house. My Thai husband doesn't comprehend how to save. he gives me everything and gets an allowance. He admits to not being great with money. But we never argue? If he wants something there's never a problem,

Access to nursing courses in the UK is something they should address. Whilst they do help with funding unless you have support from elsewhere is impossible to to live off it, and you cannot get part time work as unlike most students you are working 40+ hours a week in a placement in a hospital.

Immigrants from non eea countries cannot get any public funds for 5 years, non eea I'm less sure of but it's by no means instant.

I feel sad and often confused by all the homeless eea immigrants here, how can be being homeless in London be better than their home country?

At the moment in the news immigration is being discussed daily. The general tone is that everyone wants to come here because life is easy and they get handouts, which is the attitude of the general public too I think. Stupid scaremongering.

If they examined the realities of our system I think they'd be surprised. It's not easy. And far from what I'd call an open door policy.

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/jun/24/new-uk-immigration-rules-will-you-be-affected

I'm not sure we are allowed to post links? Sorry if that's the case..

Well the Tories are at it. How long before they change other things too I wonder..

I kind of thought as much. When I was self employed I was earning over the threshold, but as I finished in February it's not a full financial year. My tax return for the period covered is not due until next January so proving my income for those few months will be difficult.

Thanks for your help.

These rules are very stupid.

Thank you it's a bit of a tricky one. And time isn't on our side.