theoldgit

I submitted my application on Friday 23rd December, and have just received notification that it's available for collection. So less than three weeks, pretty good when you take into account the Christmas and New Year breaks. The downside for me is that I'd already factored in a trip to Bangkok in March, when I have a medical appointment there, not complaing though.

I think BB has explained what you need to prove, but if you're providing financial support you should include your bank statements and evidence of the source of your income, it's you that proving affordability. You also need to satisfy the decision maker that it's appropriate for you for you to provide financial support, as BB says that you've actually met, provide some details, and evidence of your relationship. The applicant will need to provide evidence that she's likely to return, details of her life of Thailand, emmployment, accomodation etc. Visitor visa guide to supporting documents/guide to supporting documents visiting the UK

A previous Home Secretary told me that he intended to ensure there would be a linking of various Government IT systems to allow a more joined up Government, including the ability to keep a record of UK Nationals leaving the country. It's been almost 22 years since Jack Straw was Home Secretary, he never achieved it during his time in harness, and I don't think it's been achieved since.

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Maybe you might be wise to make contact with the HMPO and put this them. hm-passport-office/contact/hm-passport-office-webchat or via phone +44 (0)300 222 0000 I cannot find the rule regarding the posting of UK Passports overseas, but I know there is one, HMPO don't post overseas, they have a secure contract via DHL. As I indicated earlier whilst it's against HMPO rules to apply in the UK when you're in Thailand, I'm aware that some people do, though I'm not sure that those who have lost passports have done so, it might be a problem if they decide to make contact with you. Your countersignatory will need to countersign the photo and confirm that they know you personally and have done so for more than two years, also supply a copy of their passport and contact details. As part of their work HMPO will check that the countersignatory is genuine. This may include checking their passport and other records to confirm their identity and their profession or professional qualification. You will be asked to ensure that your countersignatory knows that HMPO may contact them and carry out their checks. Good luck with whatever you decide to do, please let us know how it goes.

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It's also useful to read the guidance issued to Overseas visitor managers and their teams, Frontline staff providing relevant services and Providers and commissioners of relevant services Overseas NHS visitors charging regulations - guidance December 2022 The advice for visitors, including expats, might be of interest: Visiting or moving-to-england/how-to-access-nhs-services-in-england-if-you-are-visiting-from-abroad/ It's worth noting that a referral from a GP is only required for non urgent hospital treatment, and is chargeable at 150% of cost for visitors, including non returning expats.

Yes, good point, I'd missed that.

What you're suggesting is actually illegal, or at least goes against HMPO rules rather than breaking the law. HMPO has a rule that passports cannot, or at least shouldn't be sent by regular post internationally, that said I believe a number of people do so, and don't encounter a problem. You've reported your passport lost and intend to apply for a new one to be delivered in the UK, they may well be aware that you haven't applied for an Emergency Travel Document and may possibly ask questions as to why you're applying in the UK and not following their requirements. that's just an educated guess. Obtaining the letter asking for your visa to be transferred could be an issue as I believe they are issued automatically with the new passports issued via VFS, however some people apply for a new passport whilst visiting the UK, and I believe the UK Embassy will issue the letter via e-mail in those circumstances, I think it's a template, maybe that might be an option.

You’ve posted in the wrong forum, I’ll move it for you.

@kimameyYou could pay for applications from Thailand in Baht back in the day, I remember needing to obtain draft from a specific bank in Baht, that all changed when you needed to pay online. Applicants from most, if not all, EU countries are charged in Euros.

Sorry, l meant to add that, though as it’s lost, you might need to attend an interview.

There are agents up and down the country who offer this service, maybe your lawyer friend might be able to do so for you. The use of an agent doesn’t speed up the process, it just saves the double visit to Trendy, the forms still need to be completed and submitted. Be aware that some agents retain the old passport during the process, which can cause problems.

As a follow up l’ve just checked my online bank statement for the account used to pay for my new passport and l note that the card has already been debited, that’s a week after l handed in the authorisation form with my application. Not sure that means anything, but at least I know the application has been received, and allays my fears due to the card expiring in February.

I'll move this to the Thailand Visa Forum.

Not sure that the availability of a Christmas lunch in Pattaya is a visa issue, let’s try the local forum.

I submitted an application yesterday, in and out in ten minutes. The VFS lass said applications are normally still taking eleven to twelve weeks, but added that some are being returned somewhat quicker. I heard, from a reliable source, yesterday of a new passport arriving in two weeks, not sure if the applicant had appealed, and had been given, a quicker turnround.

https://www.evisa.gov.kh/ The list of valid entry points is shown on the website, it's not valid at all entry points into the Kingdom.

There are numerous apps like WhatsApp and Line that require both users to have an App installed to make free calls. I use mytello which offers cheap calls to landlines and mobiles, with only the caller needing the app. Calls to landlines or mobiles the US cost 0.4 Baht per minute.

A1 would have been sufficient for her initial visa, but not for FLR or ILR.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt

As you seem to be asking for options for a visa for Thailand, I’ll move your query to a more appropriate forum.

I am very much with you on the mask wearing, especially in open spaces, not only are they uncomfortable but I sometimes find it difficult to breath. I stopped wearing them locally and in Bangkok, apart from on public transport. That said, I attended a function in Kuala Lumpur a couple of weeks ago, I complied with the wearing of masks on the aircraft, on the MRT in KL and in a couple of shopping malls, which the vast majority did. However at the function and subsequent banquet few, if any, of the three hundred or so attendees from around SE Asia were wearing masks, we hadn't for the most part met each other for three years so there were plenty of group photos and hugs. I returned to Bangkok infected with Covid, having previously avoided it since it became an issue, my travelling companions were also infected, on my return I passed it on to my wife. We're both fully vaccinated, so whilst I suspect we had a mild dose, it knocked us both for six. We've both tested negative this morning, the first negative test in ten days, but are both coughing for England, bringing up plenty and pleghm and feel pretty weak. Whilst I'm still not convinced that the wearing of masks is necessary in open speces, I'm still inclined to wear one inside a public area.