Jumbo1968

On 1/26/2019 at 12:12 PM, Myran said:

I fail to see the problem. Transfer pension to Thai account (so that it shows up on your statement) and then transfer it to the UK account with TransferWise or something (to use while in the UK).

You cannot use TransferWise to transfer from Thailand, they don’t have that facility as yet.

Why not withdraw money change it too sterling and hand carry it to the UK ?

2 hours ago, rasg said:

And it's not much different than saying we don't want to jeopardise future blah, blah blah. I doubt that either will make a hap'orth of difference.

TBH just put your last Sponsors Letter with the Application plus an update, for me the Sponsors Letter along with proof of financial support is the most important thing.

My G/F has just been obtained her 2nd UK Visa, no Agents involved, she has no job, car, property, money in the bank.

i submitted a detailed Sponsors Letter with Bank Statements to show I fund her here and would do on her trip too the UK.

The reason for returning too Thailand was we were in relationship, renting a house and if she failed too return too Thailand I would withdraw all my financial support.

We completed the applications with a lot of advice from individuals on Thai Visa.

1 minute ago, BritManToo said:

IMHO, if they want to limit my baggage weight, they should also limit everyone's body weight.

How about a scale at the boarding gate you walk onto holding your luggage, and if you're over you pay more.

I can’t disagree, when the airlines state Baggage Allowance it should include the passengers body weight as well.

in years gone by everything was free but when the budget airlines started charging for everything the major airlines jumped on the bandwagon

4 minutes ago, 7by7 said:

 Then he must make her aware of them!

 

BTW, you say 'partner.' Are they still together, albeit living apart?

 

If so, then should she want to actually live in the UK with her son and her partner then she is not eligible to apply for settlement as a parent; she will have to apply as his partner. From my earlier link

 

The more details you give, the more I think that they took this route in an attempt to by pass the settlement rules because they failed to satisfy one or more of the requirements; probably the financial one.

They are still together, they have had the village blessing but I think they are going to make it official on his next visit too Thailand.

The 10 year Visa was the ‘ easy’ and cheapest option for him in his opinion not realising the consequences.

In the end we fell out about it, basically said  it was none of my business, he kept asking me questions I told him straight and he didn’t like the answers.

1 minute ago, 7by7 said:

Maybe one last try to convince him by showing him the rules and guidance?

 

As said, there is no reason why she cannot use her visa to visit her son; provided she sticks to the rules.

 

A routine of 6 months in, 6 months out, 6 months in; fine.

 

But a routine of 6 months in, couple of weeks out, 6 months in; storing up problems and while she may get away with it for a while, she will eventually be caught.

I have already sent all the links etc. the unfortunate thing is I don’t think his Thai partner is aware of the rules and regs.

4 minutes ago, 7by7 said:

 

Although "maximum of 6 months out of any 12"  for UK visitors is not a rule; it is used as a guide when assessing whether or not a person is trying to use a long term visit visa to live in the UK.

 

If upon arriving at a UK port of entry UK Border Force officers have reason to believe that she is using frequent and successive visits to live in the UK then she will be questioned and if she cannot satisfy them that she is a genuine visitor she will be put on the next plane back to Thailand. I believe that they could also cancel her visa.

 

Of course, there is absolutely no reason why she cannot use a visit visa to visit her son in the UK; provided she abides by the rules; including V4.2(b)

 

Certainly it would worrying if they put her back on a plane and cancelled her visa, I gave up trying to advise him, as they say up to him. I will keep you informed of any developments in the future.

39 minutes ago, 7by7 said:

Re my answer above; I'm assuming that you mean frequent and regular visits as per your OP

 

 

However, if you mean, for example, 6 months in the UK, 6 months in Thailand, 6 months in UK etc., then this should not be a problem.

 

In order to obtain a 10 year visit visa, applicants usually have to show that they have a reason for visiting the UK on a regular basis over that period; what did she say about this in her application?

 

If her desire is to actually live in the UK with her son then she needs a parent of child settlement visa. See Family visas: apply, extend or switch; apply as a parent. You may also find this recent topic useful: Parent of A British Child Visa.

 

Note: she cannot switch to that visa while in the UK as a visitor; she has to apply for it in her country of residence; Thailand.

 

 

TBH I told them all the options but they decided the 10 year visa was their best option. I did tell him she could get pulled and be told to get a proper visa too visit her son in the U.K. but it fell on deaf ears.

Its only now he is starting think she might get pulled by Immigration but he doesn’t seem to be overly concerned.

They have a 8 year old son who is now living with the father in the U.K., his Mother will be coming to visit him so I suppose that could be a good enough reason for her regular visits ?

A colleagues Thai GF has received a 10 Year U.K. Visitor Visa, it’s appears to a grey area on how many times she can enter the U.K. The maximum stay is 6 months, could she exit the U.K. after staying for 6 months and return a few weeks later for another 6 months ?

3 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

Your Visa became invalid (used) the day you entered Thailand, because you used the single entry it allows.

You were given a 'permission to stay' stamp until 10th March.

 

You cannot extend a 90 day entry from this Visa type, unless your married to a Thai or have a Thai child.

You can apply for a 30 day extension, which will be subsequently refused, but you will be given a 7 day extension to leave the Country.

 

You could exit locally and re-enter on a 30 day Visa exempt entry, or apply for a 60 day Tourist Visa at a local Thai Embassy/Consulate, both of which could be extended by 30 days at local IO's.

Thanks for the info.

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

If you are married to a Thai or the parent of one you could apply for a 60 day extension to visit them.

If you not you could apply for an extension, pay 1900 baht and be granted 7 days to leave the country. The 7 days would start at the end your permit to stay. 

It would be best to do it no later than Friday since your permit to stay ends on Sunday. If you went on Monday you would not be fined 500 baht for one day of overstay but it you did not get it done on Monday you would be fined 500 baht for everyday.

I have a Thai son but if I got a 60 Day Extension it might complicate things. I would be returning to the U.K. and back here before the 60 Days expired or is it a Single Entry ? 

I want too apply for a Multi Entry Non O based on me receiving my U.K. Pension whilst in the U.K. 

The last time I went through Immigration at Bangkok on returning here my Extension of Stay had a couple of days left on it. I had a new Visa, 60 Day Single Entry from Hull, the IO was confused and I got pulled to the side, ok the other IO smiled and stamped me through after I explained I didn’t have the funds to renew my Extension of Stay.

What form would I need for too apply for the 60 Day Extension and what would be the fee ?

i wasn’t in the U.K. long enough the last time too obtain a Multi Entry Non O from London, I will be this time.

26 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Read the OP again.

A non immigrant visa allows a 90 day entry.

If that’s the case my Visa expires on the 10th of March which is a Sunday, could I go to Immigrantion at Jomtien on the Monday and get it extended for 7 days or would I have to go on the Friday before the Visa expires ?

What date would they extend it too, 7 days from the expiry date or 7 days from when I went to Immigration ?

1 minute ago, ubonjoe said:

Read the OP again.

A non immigrant visa allows a 90 day entry.

Thanks Joe

I obtained a 90 Day Non O Immigrant Single Entry Visa from Hull, the dates on the Visa are the 4th of December and the 3rd of March. I entered Thailand on the 11th of December, do the 90 days start from the 4th of December or the date  I entered Thailand on the 11th ?

8 hours ago, MrBrad said:

You need copies of your

• photo page
• most recent entry stamp into Thailand
• departure card
• current visa, and your
• TM30.

You also need to provide a photo and cash, of course.

TM 30 ?

2 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

1 hour ago, Jumbo1968 said:

If you are under 65 you get free accident insurance with a Bangkok Bank Savings Account

If its free why not but the cover is generally poor. It will be something like 20k. Is it a new offer giving free insurance?

I had no idea I had the it till they told me after I turned 65 I couldn’t have it, it’s via a Be 1st Smart Debit Card.

Just now, jacko45k said:

Really, didn't know that. I guess it is for new applicants only and just for a year?

 

Free until you reach 65 years of age, think there is an Annual Service Fee of 300 Baht.

37 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Ahh,  a sweetener!

If you are under 65 you get free accident insurance with a Bangkok Bank Savings Account

2 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

12 years ago, 10, 5,4,3...

That information is old and the rules have changed recently regarding opening accounts.

And the "I just opened one with nothing but Visa exempt" are not true unless you had an agent.

Just follow the advice some are giving about the recent rules and requirements.  Do not waste your time with other nonsense untruths.

I opened a new Savings Bank Account at Krungsri in December in Pattaya, all I showed them was my Passport, no agents involved.

When you say Krungsri Bbank do you mean Krungsri Bank, money paid into my Krungsri Bank Account via TransferWise has an abbreviation of IN in my bank book meaning international transfer ? 

Just to clarify a few points,

I have downloaded the Visa Application Form.

1) Top right hand corner, Type of Viss Required, I put M in the Non Immigrant box ?

Part 2, Visiting Details.

2) Purpose of Current Visit, do I put Tourism or visiting family or both.

3) Evidence Substantiating your purpose of visit
FOR NON-IMMIGRANT OR LONG STAY ONLY.

What evidence do I need too provide if any ?

They should be setting up checkpoints at the junction on Pattaya Klang next to Big C. I observe everyday when I go there scooters blatantly jumping the lights, going through on the stop light etc and the riders with no helmets. The Policebox is manned but as the windows are blacked out I have no idea if they are watching.

4 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Write 90 days since the is how long you can stay using the visa.

Thanks Joe.

I can apply for a 90 Day Non O Multiple Entry based on me receiving my UK Pension from the Thai Embassy in London, the Application Form asks how long am I staying in Thailand for, do I put 90 Days or 365 Days, thanks in advance.