djdigman

Hi all,

Just in the process of gathering documentation etc. for my wife's settlement visa.

In order to satisfy the financial requirments of the visa application, we will be opting for Catagory A - Sponsor's income from Salaried Employment in the UK.

However it would really helpful if somebody could clarify if we will be OK based on the following:

I returned to England in March this year (2016) and started working with my current employer on 4th April.  At the end of this month (September 30th) I will recieve my 6th payslip.   By the time I have printed this off/sorted out corresponding bank statements etc. and posted them to my wife in Thailand, we expect/hope to be submitting the visa application around 10th October.

Although I will have been in employment for over 6 months at that time (4th April - 10th October), will to be OK that, although I have 6 months payslips, technically speaking they are for a fraction under 6 months (4th April to 30th September).  All payslips exceed the minimum required amount.

I really don't want to wait another month as I'm worried I may not get my wife over in time for Christmas in our new house, but would be good to see what everyone thinks.

Thanks in advance

Michael

Hi all. Any help/suggestions will be gratefully received:

We are in the process of preparing for my wife's spouse visa application for UK Visa. We have a marriage certificate and translation ( from when we were married in Thailand last year). Is it necessary to include my wife's surname change certificate (along with a translated copy)? 

Also I (the sponsor) will be writing a covering letter/letter of introduction. Is there any need for a my wife (applicant) to prepare a letter? I have seen conflicting views on this.

Finally, does my wife need to provide details of her employment (letter of employment, contract, payslips, bank statements etc.)even though i am taking care of the financial side of things.

Many thanks.

Many thanks to both of you.

Hi Guys,

Quick one. Just giving some thought to a Spouse Visa Application we will be making later this year.

When we went to my wife's local Amphur Office in Phang Nga to register our marriage, they kept the Affirmation to Marry (which I got from the British Embassy) and certified translation (from Ministry of Foreign Affairs). They gave us the marriage certificate.

Is it normal for them to keep these documents? Do I need copies for the aforementioned visa application or is the marriage certificate itself (and translation) sufficient.

Many Thanks

Michael

Dear all,

Firstly the obligatory thanks for all the advice & help my partner & I have recieved from this forum over the past few years. It has certainly helped us and hopefully will continue to do so! Many thanks.

I married my Thai partner of over 5 years just a few weeks ago in her native Phang Nga. It was the legal part of the overall wedding process - i.e visiting the Amphur office with my British Consulate affirmation, translation and certification of translation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It all went smoothly and according to plan. My partner also legally changed her surname and obtained a new Thai ID card accordingly..so far so good.

We are having a ceremony in Phang Nga in November while my parents are over on holiday, and will also be joined by friends and hopefully some other family making the trip over from the UK.

A brief history; we met in 2010 when I first came over to Thailand and ended up like so many others, doing a TEFL cert. & teaching English for a few years. For financial and career reasons, I returned to London in 2012 to continue working in the Contruction industry, in a field which I had studied at University. I returned to Thailand in December 2014. During the time I was in England, my partner came over twice (Christmas 2012 & Christmas 2013) for two and four weeks respectively as a general visitor for which we had to go through all the visa application process. The intial application we submitted for the 2012 visit was rejected (which at that time was pretty heartbreaking) due to lack of info etc. but we managed to get it right after that. Two successful visits were made, all in accordance with the terms of the visa etc. Hopefully this stands us in good stead.

I came back to Thailand in December 2014 as I couldn't face being away from my girlfriend any longer. We also knew we planned to get married this year. Shortly after, we made the decision that we would like to move permantently to England in 2015. We've weighed up the pro's and con's and I think we will both benefit from this decision in the long run.

We will be submitting a Spouse Visa Application at the beginning of 2016 with the view for my wife to come over in the middle part of the year. Having submitted applications previously and being a bit of an internet research geek, I'm confident we can put together the necessary information as part of the application. With the cost of it, I certainly really don't want to be doing it twice!

The problem I have is with regards effectively presenting the paper trail of finances:

I'm currently living in Thailand unemployed. I know that I will have to go back to the UK in advance of my wife to get a job, so that I can present the minimum financial requirements. I'm very confident I can get a job reasonably quickly when I get back, significantly in excess of the minimum amount required per year. The question however is; How many months of working (pay slips, bank statements etc) will I need before we submit the application. The more I read, the more I suspect it is going to have to be around 6 months - for obvious reasons we don't really want to be seperate for that long. I wonder if anyone else has been in the situation? How best to approach it?

With regards to a place to stay, my parents will be offering up a letter of invitation should that be required although another reason for returning is to buy a place to call home. I will be looking almost imediately for somewhere to live, but again, I guess a mortgage will be dependent on the same kind of financial guarantee.

Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated.

I know exactly how it feels to experience an application rejection and it is not at all nice - would dearly love to avoid it again.

Thank you in advance.

Hello Everyone,

I am just wondering what opportunities there are for an individual like myself in Thailand within the construction industry.

I am a BSc (Hons) Building Surveyor who will be half way towards MRICS chartered in a few months. I appreciate that there isnt the money to be earnt in Thailand like in here in London but want to work abroad for a bit and as i love LOS so much, am thinking next year.

If there is anyone who could advise me on this, please let me know.

Regards......djd

Well, I think my initial post gives a few clues as to why Thailand. I travelled through South East Asia last year & love it. Vietnam is also a place where i would consider which as you all know, is a £30 flight across from Bangkok,. Im not in it for the money, its for the experience.

Hi Guys,

I am new to the forum & this is my first post.

Firstly & foremost, I appreciate that I could probably scroll down the pages and find some answers to the questions I am about to ask, but thought I would bunch them together. Any help would be much appreciated - thanks in advance.

I am a 24 year old Englishman who is thinking about coming to Thailand to undertake some teaching next year. I have been to Thailand twice before (once on holiday & once travelling last year when i finished university for three months) and would really like some advise as to whether or not it is worth thinking about. I am aware of the tightening rules for teaching English these days but if at all possible, would like to persue my aspirations to do so.

I plan to arrive in Thailand and carry out an accredited TEFL (or similar) before applying for a job. I do have a degree but it is a BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying as well as an HND in Construction Management. I know ideally a Degree in Education would be the best for getting work, but i am wondering whether my degree would help at all & show my credentials for willingness to learn.

I suppose my first question would be; Do I stand any chance of being able to find a job teaching? I really don't mind what grade, it could be youngsters as far as i am concerned, perhaps 7-12 age range. I really am not fussy, I just want to break my normal routine and do something good whilst I am young.

I would also like to know whether a wage is realistic. I am not doing it to make money. It would however be nice to break even from month to month!!!

Also is there as much work going as I have read?

If anyone could help, I will be very greatful.

Many thanks.,,,,,Mike