theoldgit

Assuming you’re looking for a visa for Thailand, you don’t say, I’ll move your post to the Thai visa forum, maybe you could clarify what you’re actually asking.

The UKVI requires that any supporting evidence that is not in English, or Welsh, must me translated into English by a qualified translator, who must stamp the translation with the details of their qualifications, I don’t think they’ll accept Google Translated copies.

There are numerous translator's in Thailand, especially in big towns and Cities, some will accept scanned copies of the originals via email and will send the hard copy of the translation to you by EMS, as well as sending the scanned stamped translation via email, useful if your wife intends to upload her own supporting documents.

Let's try this in the correct forum

11 hours ago, KannikaP said:

VFS has refused them Visitor Visa, and say only UK Passport will do.

VFS haven’t refused anything as they have no say who will be granted a visa or not, decisions are made by UKVI staff, who in this case have made the right decision.

As a number of posters have pointed out, the children are British Citizens and as such are not subject to Immigration control and cannot, or at least shouldn’t, be issued with a UK Visa.

5 hours ago, soi3eddie said:

I recall seeing somewhere on the UK.GOV website NOT to book airfares in advance. I would not, unless it was cancellable and refundable.

Yes, spot on

59 minutes ago, LCSulla said:

Responding to the OP.

One week ago I used Avis  ( booked through Europecar) in the UK and they will not accept a Thai license without an IDP.

Was told their insurers have recently introduced this requirement. Now only accept EU, Norway, US, canada, Australia and NZ licenses without an IDP.

From the current Europecar website:

• If you are renting outside of the country your licence was issued in, if you driving licence is not written in the English language and /or the characters cannot be read in the renting country, an International driving licence is mandatory. Note that your International driving licence is only valid if accompanied by your normal driving licence.

39 minutes ago, LCSulla said:

Responding to the OP.

One week ago I used Avis  ( booked through Europecar) in the UK and they will not accept a Thai license without an IDP.

Was told their insurers have recently introduced this requirement. Now only accept EU, Norway, US, canada, Australia and NZ licenses without an IDP.

That’s bizarre, whilst I don’t doubt what you’ve been told but an IDP is basically a translation of a licence which isn’t printed in English which of course Thai licences are.

I’m currently in the UK where I’ve rented a car using my Thai licence, no questions asked.

17 hours ago, Richard3456 said:

Does anyway have experience in flying to UK with less than 6 months validity on UK passport?

Your daughter will have no problem entering the UK with a UK passport with limited validity, or even an expired one.

The passport confirms she a British Citizen and as such is not subject to Immigration Controls, whilst her passport may be about to expire her citizenship isn’t.

If you want a card, which you don't actaully need, you can register via the App Store or Google Play, though,as Charlie H rightly points out, you don't actually need one makro or via Google Play makro same same, but different.

6 minutes ago, LaosLover said:

Their seating areas are infinitely nicer and actually draw a few mythical global nomads.

"A few mythical global nomads"? I couldn't find a seat to drink a coffee in Treminal 21 yesterday due to the people occuying two or four seats at tables working on their computer, holding business meetings or simply asleep with their head on the table, most with dregs of some liquid in their cups, I gave up and went elsewhere.

This seems to be the norm in Starbucks and they seem happy with it, I do wonder how they manage to make a profit, but i suppose they must, seems a strange business model.  

1 minute ago, teatree said:

Aren't PP applications from Thailand processed in India anyway now?  Hopefully the strike won't affect things too much.

No, Liverpool

13 hours ago, liddelljohn said:

its run by a private contractor anyway ,  totally  crummy

VFS only handle the receipt of applications, which are then processed by HMPO in the UK.

I'm not the greatest fan of VFS, but they handled my recent application pretty well, though all they actually do is receive the application and forward to the appropriate Government Agency for processing. 

This has already been reported here UK Passport Office-workers-to-strike and here UK passport renwal

I don't think we really need a third thread on the subject, so I'll close this one.

I think this thread has run it’s course and can be closed.

Just keep in mind that all questions on a visa application must be answered correctly, failure to do so may well result in the application being refused and if answered dishonestly, may result in the applicant being banned from making future applications for a lengthy period.

Nonsense troll picture removed.

4 hours ago, BobBKK said:

I am ex-NHS does the same apply?

l would think so, l believe there are a number of NHS schemes, you’d need to check.

21 minutes ago, rabiedabruce said:

Anyone have recent experience?

I used the service yesterday to send some cash from the UK to Malaysia for a charity donation, the whole process, from initiating the transfer to the cash arriving in KL, took a few minutes.

9 hours ago, proton said:

Unless it got changed EU law states you can apply at the embassy for a shengen visa and they cannot send you to the agent. Had this argument at the Italian embassy 4 years ago, after showing them the law they gave in and did it themselves

I'm pretty sure that was dropped, it was certainly in the old Schengen Handbook, but it's not in the updated Schengen Code, at least I cannot find it, after skimming through all 138 pages, whilst it does mention the direct submission, it doesn't say the applicant has a right to do so. 

visa_code_handbook_consolidated_en.pdf

7 hours ago, proton said:

You don't have to apply for Denmark you can get one from another country

You have to apply at the Consulate with jurisdiction for the main destination in the Schengen area, if you are travelling to various member states and a spending an equal amount of time in a number of them, then you should apply via the Consulate with jurisdiction for your point of entry into the Schengen Area.
In theory once you have a Schengen Visa you can travel freely, but in order to obtain one you need to show flight and details of accomodation for the trip.  

It depends what country you're flying to, I imagine different countries have different rules.

These are the requirements for the UK https://www.gov.uk/travelling-controlled-drugs

I take prescribed drugs for a heart condition, my doctor the hospital I use has give given me a summary of the drugs prescribed, even though, at his suggetion, I buy OTC from a local pharmacy. 

This is the requirement as detailed on the Austrian Embassy website, this advises that a confirmed booking is not required, just a detailed itinerary:
 

"Proof of the  means of transport  (reservation OR booking; presentation of a paid ticket is not required)Proof of   the  means of transport  (reservation OR booking; presentation of a paid ticket is not required"

https://www.bmeia.gv.at/th/oeb-bangkok/reisen-nach-oesterreich/einreise-und-aufenthalt/visum/

On 2/22/2023 at 10:41 AM, fulhamster said:

I read that the fee needs to be paid on a UK credit card --- I have a UK bank atm card, would this be acceptable ?

 

Where did you read it has to be a credit card?
I certainly used a UK Bank debit card last month and a printed a Kasikorn Bank statement from their website for the proof of my address.

I've used both my Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn Bank debit cards in the UK, for both cash and purchases, I used all six digits of my pin.