DarChana

Hey, She earns enough to support herself - however her pay is in the form of salary + commision. The commision often exceeds the month salary. However, as commison is not guarenteed I believe we can't factor this in so we've just put her basic pay as her 'income' (her employers letter agreeing to time off mentions her pay rate +Commision). That does make her income seem lower than it is - and her outgoings seem high. However I chose to cover these outgoings and have been since 2020 (rent, household bills etc) and have proof of that as WISE statements. Would we adjust her outgoings total as I cover this? Or leave it as it is - but explain this in my sponsership letter. Thank you for your time and help.

Hey - thanks for the replies and the much-appreciated advice! It's correct that we are just staying with my parents whilst we're in the UK (not my perm address if that makes a difference). We're now gathering all required documents. could I check that it's best to apply on gov.uk right away? From my understanding all documents are not required until the appointment when biometrics are taken? (But we can upload as soon as possible also). But this way we secure an appointment date. Documents preparing; - Her work agreeing to her time off for UK visit. - Her University also agreeing. - Her bank statements - My letter sponsering her - My parents invitation for us to stay there - My bank statement and work payslips. - 2020-now transferwise statements showing support - my Thai visas since 2020 - Photos together since then (Including recent trip where my sister came to Bangkok to meet her) Not sure if i'm missing any vital document there. Thanks again for all the advice ☺️

Hey, I'm just hoping for a little advice specifically on the accommodation aspect when I sponser my Thai gf to visit. We will be staying at my parents address (where I live when in the UK). As the tenancy is in their name I'm curious as to what evidence I provide. Would a letter from my parents and their tenancy agreement be enough? I'm curious if I need to demonstrate that I stay here or if that's irrelevant. Thanks so much for the help. Kindest regards,

Thank you for your advice. Making our trip outside of term time definitely makes sense, and as you say shows commitment to the course. Which is important. We will definitely do this. A letter from my mother and and past/present pay slips/employment status is ok. Future may be difficult as with agency work that's not guaranteed. I'll check the OISC status of this agent too. If our chances of success are low I was thinking to try without agency, as I heard having a previous attempt even if failed and trying again..can show commitment to the process - if that makes sense. But if we actually have a chance, I'd like to do as much as possible to succeed - hence an agent's help. We certainly have the best chance possible ATM so hopefully we get some luck. Thanks again

Hey, thank you for your reply. Unfortunately this would be her first trip outside Thailand, however passport was issued a year or so ago. I'm hoping her being on a 3 year uni course would be enough to prove she would return. As to accommodation, at best I could add a week or so in a London hotel or somthing Thank you for your thoughts, we will try and hopefully get some luck.

Hello, I was hoping to get some advice regarding our chances of getting a first time visitor visa to the UK for a 3 week stay. We are about to go with an agency, but hoping to get a feel as to if we have a chance or not. We've been together 2 and a half years. In that time l've spent about 13 months in Thailand with my GF over 3 trips. I support my girlfriend financially (condo, living expenses etc) and can prove this with statements from both myself and my GF's accounts. I'll be funding the trip and have enough saved to show I can pay for the flight and living costs over 3 weeks. I've been working since mid June, full time. However this is with an agency and not a perm contract. Is this an issue? I have pay slips for each week since June. She is on the first year of a three-year university course - of which I think should be reason to believe her return? We will request documents from her uni proving this. We will be staying with my mother, who can provide a rent tenancy agreement which shows we have enough occupancy. We of course have numerous photos and chat logs etc too. Based on the above, do we have a good chance? I'm mostly worried about my employment status not being a contracted perm position will have an affect. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Kind regards