nicholasmerwood

Oh Sorry. Australia.

How much funds are generally required by myself (and my fiance) to successfuly be granted a prospective spouse visa?

We ended up going to Trans Emporium in northbridge, i think its on newcastle street. She was pretty happy with all that; got a pestle and mortar for cooking too. I think i'll try some closer places mentioned above next time to save the drive..

Thanks for everybodys advice.

Cheers thanks for your help. One thing I have noticed....they really really do love their food, so I dont want her to start missing it. I'll give the yellow pages a go, and if not ill call round some resturants. Once again thanks.

Hi

Got my TGF here on a 3 month tourist visa, cooking some great food; but some ingredients she is having trouble finding. Does anybody know any good thai food shops in perth, western australia? South of the river preferable, but prepared to travel long distances

Thanks in advance -

I know it will vary from application to application - but from what has been seen - what are the chances of getting a 12 month multi entry tourist visa after the first 3 month tourist visa has already been completed. A 12 month multi-entry will allow me to finish off my studies and be with my TGF at the same time, otherwise im going to defer my studies and go to s.e asia to live with her for a while. We plan to get engaged during her 12 month stay, then we can go from there. Any ideas of how hard they are to get? And if we apply for a 12 month visa and they don't want to grant it do they have the option to grant a 3 month if they want or do we need to actually apply for a 3 month?

Regards

Nick

uhhh....is it inclusive of the first and last day or what? haha sorry. say shes entering 11th March in the afternoon..does that mean she has to leave 8th June? just trying to book the tix now.

Thanks for your help! and quick reply too

Oh and thanks for everybody (esp. G Burns) who helped my TGF get this visa...its our first one. THANKYOU

My TGF has just been issued a 3 month tourist visa to come to stay with me in Aus, but were not sure what day to book the return ticket for. Shes entering on 11th march....does this entitle her to stay until the 11th of June (or leave before 11th of June...ie the 10th of June) OR is it 90 DAYS because some months have obviouslly 31 days? appreciate any advice...wanna get the maximum we can outta this visa

I also understand that when they stamp in the passport..they specify a return date....but I want to book a return ticket now before she comes... cheers.

Decided to settle for a three month application, changed everything around a bit. That being said i think we still have a strong application built for a six month visa, so getting a three month shouldn't be a problem. My TGF is concerned that because she dosn't have much money in her account (maybe 40,000baht), they will not let her come, although my mum and dad are going sponsor for her and are provided to support her financially upon her arrival.

Is this a problem? Will she have to show her bank statement also?

*Problem*

University wont write letter for her saying that she has enrolled in that english course, until she finishes her exams and actually enrols in it. Problem is, her exams are a week before we want her to come to australia, and we dont want to leave it that late.

Is it sufficient to say in my invitation letter, that she PLANS to go back to thailand to study english, and sit her IELTS exam - or do we need actual evidence of enrolment (in which case she can enrol in another english school for september)

any opinions?, remember, she is applying for a six month visa - so will need really good reason for return.

Absolute legends guys....geez how generous to spend your time helping me and other people accomplish such things. I really appreciate it people. I will let you know the outcome in roughly one month. Once again thank you very much and have yourselves a great week!

Signing out,

Nick

I think the reason for return is really good. She is going to get a letter from uni saying that she will study that course starting september 2008 (one month after a potential six month visa would expire). It is obvious this course will greatly enhance her prospective career, as English is the universal language. I have written this in my invitation letter.

On some link to the austrlian government website, the checklist says that birth cert. is required. Hmmm, yes she has a passport....so can she use that instead? Is there any chance that by not providing a birth cert. the process will be delayed? She can provide her passport no problems but a birth cert. is definately extra hassle.

And gburns, one more question about that chest scan. Should i just tell her to go to the hospital and get it done, before she even goes to the visa app. centre to hand the form in? Don't authorities worry she she may contract tuberculosis between the time of application and migration. I thought they would need this done at a later point, and not prior to application. IT would make sense if the person aplying for the visa only had to get a scan done providing the visa was approved.

THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP EVERYONE!!!

I have modified the whole application based on what has been said, and i'm 100% sure i have significantly increased my chance of survival . Better to learn from the experts and expats!

Ok. Thanks everybody for your help. Just a few more questions.

Given that I'm applying for a six month visa for the above reasons, would it be of any value to PROOVE that i plan to graduate august? I have already printed this document out and added it to the file.

I can get a letter from my friend who came with me to thailand march/april, but i left before songkran. He can say that I know her from April 2007, would this have to be a plain letter or on a stat dec once again? i have one photo with her from that time. But it is not dated anyway?

I can get phone records from up to six months in previous....so i guess that dates it back till mid July? I already have some dated back to 1st oct 2007...is this sufficient or should i order some more from phone company? I also have a package that she sent me from May 2007, with dated stamps on the front and an undated accompanying letter, could i photocopy the front of the box and the letter and send in?

I will delete form 956 as discussed earlier. I guess your right, she can tell me direct anyway. I will delete the stat dec, although already finished. Do I have to address where she will get the scan for TB in my invitation letter? I thought all that was required was the medical cert. upon migration to Australia?

Regards, Nick

Well, thanks for your help so far. So what your saying is

1. Definately throw out the stat dec... I mean, I would only consider NOT adding it to my application if it is going to reduce the chance of approval. If it does not affect the outcome, I would rather put it in there to feel at ease (as previouslly debated with gburns)

2. Provide a good reason as to why she will return to Thailand.

3. Do not get my friend to write a letter supporting the truthfulness of our relationship

1 and 3 are easily addressed; and I think we can address 2 also. I have recently discussed with her, that she wants to return to university in September to study a 6 month course in English Business (an addition to her business degree). If she can get a letter from her university detailing her prospective study do you think this will help? If I provide this letter, obviouslly I would not provide a letter from her employer because she will not be working full time anyway.

Also, she has photocopied her birth cert. and needs to get it certified....what type of people can certify such a document in Thailand? Is it similar to Aus.....ie pharmacist, doctor, member of parliament.

I know it would be quiet an achievment to attain a 6 month visa, but at least if I apply for one, and immi dont like it they may consider giving a 3 month visa. I have valid reasons for a six month, given that my course finishes in 6 months after visa start date, and her studies will not begin until 7 months after the visa start date.

I don't want to invite her here for 2-3 weeks, because simply its not enough time. I need at least 3 months with her. If she comes for 2-3 weeks only, I may as well go to Thailand to see her for this length of time (I can go over for 2 weeks during my study break) and avoid all the hassle. This app form has been written in consultation with her so everything I have put in the visa application form is what she would put, just in better English

I am a new member to thaivisa.com, but have been reading for several weeks, no posts as of yet .Can anyone please please help me.

This is my story - I am 22 year old male living in perth, studying my masters in pharmacy, due to graduate in 8 months. Went to thailand april 2007, met may (now my tgf) she is 25, just finishing off her university studies in february (business management). She works part time while studying selling mobile phones. I went back to see her in november/december and stayed with her for about 24 nights in phuket, we have been in contact several times every day since april, and we are totally dedicated to each other. I want her to come to perth on a tourist visa in march, and i have had so much trouble putting all the documentation together.

So far my parents have agreed to go sponsor for her, and have written their invitation letter and signed it, i have also written an invitation letter and signed it saying why i want her here. I have a copy of the last three months of my parents bank statements and profit and loss statements (they are self-employed). they agree to financially support everything for her. I also have the finished visa app. form, and a form 956 so i can be an authorised recipeient to recieve the info. I have my parents recent power bill. photocopy of my mums passport. last three months detailing mobilephone calls and messages with highlights on her number. photcopy of my passport showing entry to thailand twice. letter from my friend who came wiht me to thailand saying "me and may have a future and a solid relationship" (should i put this on a stat dec?). I have written a stat dec saying i will be responsible for her abiding by her visa conditions if so granted.

I also have 5 or so photos of us together from the previous visit (not dated) and three or four letters from her since i returned in the last month. I have evidence of enrolement in uni for myself. I will then send this parcel with everything over to May in Khon kaen, thailand, and she will have to finish off the rest herself. I will clearly tell her what to do....and know what is required from her (evidence of enrolment, letter from employer , birth cert, passport and passport photo etc). Is there anything else i need to know before i send it off to her? She will go into the visa app. centre in bkk and hand it in personally. Is there any way i can pay for the app. fee from here? or should i just send her some money to cover that?

In my app. form, i applied for a 6 month visa, heard a rumour that its not common but i have a good reason. My studies finish roughly six months after the start of the visa, and if she gets a six month visa, the expiration of the visa will coincide with my graduation, and then i can fly back with her to thailand and spend some time with her family. That is my wishes anyway. Is this a bad idea? On of my friends who has already succesfuly got a 3 month visa, rekons dont apply for a 6 month - it may get rejected? He did his by telling them she wanted 2 weeks in aus...but because they cant grant anything less than a 3 month visa, they gave her that anyway.

I can't get over to thai till my study finishes in September. I am willing to live over there (doing visa runs routinely) if it is what is required to be with her. Do you think the six monthvisa is a bad idea to apply for?