Guemlum

The last time I used the services of the MOFA was back in 2009 when we got married. Things were slightly different back then. The company you recommended to me, I have also used in the past. Great service from them. I've spoken with them already and as I'm in the UK right now, they assure me that they can sort this all out on my behalf (obviously at a cost), and then post the documents to our home in Thailand. Guemlum

An update on my original post...my wife had her British Citizenship Ceremony back in May this year. The home office letter stated she could take 2 guests to her ceremony, however, when booking her ceremony our local mayor's office said she couldn't take any as their fire risk assessment didn't take into consideration, extra guests. We attended the ceremony but it wasn't the joyous occasion it should have been, so we wrote to our local MP who arranged for us to attend a further ceremony in August, along with the guests she was entitled to. If anyone's local council offices come up with the same excuse, contact your MP. You've paid for guests as part of your application, and no one should be denied the opportunity to have their loved ones on this special day. Private ceremony or not. Guemlum

Yes, she can legalise documents but in this instance and after checking with her, this is not one she can assist with as it has to be done via the FCDO office.

Painful. My neighbour can legalise the documents so hoping this will speed things up. Anyway, thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Guemlum

I can imagine that took some time. I'm in the UK now and hoping things can be done slightly quicker.

Thanks. Do you remember how long the process took from start to finish?

English, and thanks for the info. Who in MK legalised it as I'm fairly local to MK?

Does anyone know the procedure and requirements for getting a birth certificate translated from English to Thai? This is to obtain a Yellow Tabien Baan which has been requested by our local Amphur. Guemlum

now 10 years 😆

I will be extending my stay in Thailand by one month. I have a policy from the UK already and have contacted them to see if they will extend the policy but they can't and won't as most policies have to start and end in the UK. Is there anything I can buy here for a short duration, to cover me in the event of any unforeseen circumstances? Regards Guemlum

Hair today, gone tomorrow.

Hi brewsterbudgen, It certainly does and time has flown by very quickly. She even passed the LITUK test on her first attempt. I'm still trying to pass the online mock test!!

My wife was just granted indefinite leave to remain and the decision only took 2.5 months. We were very impressed with the turnaround time. Does anyone know how long British Citizenship applications are currently taking? We have the application and all supporting documents ready. Regards Guemlum

“Non-Thai passengers arriving from countries which refuse entry to infected people must have taken out COVID insurance, valid throughout their stay in Thailand plus seven days, before their departure for Thailand.” What exactly do they mean by this? The wife and I are going to Thailand on 8th March and will return to the UK on 5th April. Does our insurance now have to be valid until the 12th April?

youreavinalaff... It does sound unusual but I believe it all has to do with processing times. Always look at the “valid until date” on your wife’s BRP and make sure you apply a minimum of 28 days before that expiry date. 5 years is calculated from the time they enter the UK. My wife’s timeline is as follows… Arrived in UK on 07/05/2018 Her first BRP gave her leave up to 03/02/21 FLR visa to be applied for a minimum of 28 days before 03/02/21 - Actually applied on the 10/01/21 FLR visa granted on 20/06/2021 Her second BRP gives her leave up to 13/01/24 As bigyin says, she will be eligible at the earliest to apply for her ILR visa a minimum of 28 days before the 5 years from when she first entered the UK is up. She can if she chooses to apply later but before her current leave expires on the 13/01/24. I've since had this confirmed by UKVI. Guemlum

Every 30 days you would have to land back in the UK," said Lucie.? "It was worldwide insurance, and for a year.? Sounds to me like what he had was multitrip insurance and the above would be pretty much standard requirements.

bigyin, that's good to hear. I don't suppose its going to be an issue if we applied in May, June or July as we won't have all the supporting documents by then and she's got clearance until Jan 2024? The above date you mentioned would simply be the earliest she could apply. Guemlum

Hi all, My wife is currently here in the UK on an FLR visa (family route). She originally arrived in the UK on the 07/05/2018 and is on the 5-year route. Her current FLR visa is valid until the 13/01/2024 which means she will have been in the UK for 5 years, 8 months and 7 days. I need some help/guidance with timing as it’s a little bit confusing as to when she can apply for her ILR visa. Can she apply in May this year as this is when the 5 years will be up or has she got to wait until 28 days before her current visa expires on the 13/01/2024? I did find a document on the .gov.uk website regarding “continuous residence” which states that… CR 2.1. To meet the continuous residence requirement the applicant must not have been outside the UK for more than 180 days in any 12-month period. If the above regarding continuous residence is the case, my thoughts are that she will be able to apply in May this year as she’s only been out of the UK with me on holidays totalling 6 weeks since she arrived in 2018. Any help would be much appreciated. Guemlum