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Does she already have a Schengen Visa, she would need to show a return ticket to apply for a visa? I think it's unlikely that she a carrier would board her with only a one way ticket, due to the possibility that she could possibily be refused entry at the border of the Schengen Area, and they would be resonsible for returning her. Is there a reason she only wants to purchase a one way ticket?

Yes things changed in 2018, from then HMPO no longer added up nine months of validity from passports being renewed. This was one of the benefits of Brexit, as the UK became one the third nationality countries who had to comply with the rule that passports needed to be issued less than ten years previously to enter the EU, the rule didn't apply when the UK was a member of the EU.

I'm glad to learn that the visa has been issued. Whilst I'm certainly not a fan of VFS, I think you'll find that they were doing no more than relaying the advice from the UKVI about processing times, it's they that pocket the Priority fees for the application to be fast tracked, not VFS. Though VFS do pocket the fees for their premium time slots to drop off passports and have the bio details captured.

What exactly was the insurance they wanted you to buy? Bank tellers have been offering this insurance deal for years to allow you to open an account, it’s not official and they get commission on the sale, very often the insurance is next to worthless.

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I'm not sure that VFS in Chiang Mai handle applications for Canada, it could be a glitch in their website https://visa.vfsglobal.com/tha/en/can/attend-centre

@dereko169You've already asked the same question in this forum, so I'll close this one.

@thonglorjimmyI think the numbers of those applying for settlement are probably down hence no replies, either that or they’ve got their visas, and moved on.

I've used these previously https://stasher.com/luggage-storage/

If he and the girlfriend have been living together in a durable relationship for in excess of two years, and can provide compelling evidence of doing so, she could meet the requirements for a Family Visa, though that doesn’t seem to be the case here.

As @hotandstickyhas correctly pointed out your girlfriend cannot extend her visa to Settlement/Family Visa from within the UK, she would need to return to Thailand and apply from there. Unless she can prove that you’ve been living together for in excess of two years, it’s unlikely that she would qualify just as a girlfriend, though she might be able to qualify for a Fiancé Visa if you have evidence of a forthcoming marriage. A visit visa can only be extended in very exceptional circumstances. Without wishing to appear pedantic, you cannot extend anyones visa, it’s your girlfriend that would need to apply and demonstrate that she meets the criteria, though you could assist her.

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Well spotted, thanks very much.

When I visit the UK almost the first thing I do is call the International Pension centre (0191 281 7777) to notify them that I'm visiting and would like my pension to be increased for the duration of my stay. I've found the lasses there, they normally are lasses taking calls, to be extremely friendly and efficient, they will ask for your National Insurance Number, a couple of security questions like, how often do we pay your pension and maybe your marital status, they will ask for the postcode of one place you're staying at during your stay and a phone number you can be contacted on, though in the years I've been doing so I've never been contacted. They will ask when you arrived in the UK and your departure date, if your travelling via the EU in ether direction include those dates. Your pension will then be increased for the duration of your trip, it's certainly not a stressful experience, only takes a few minutes and well worth it. You could make contact online, now or on your return, but in my experience a phone call is easier, enjoy your holiday. https://www.gov.uk/international-pension-centre

I’m not a hundred percent sure, as you’re an EU National you’re covered by the Freedom of Movement Directive, in which case she could travel as your spouse without the need for evidence of accommodation and insurance, just evidence of your flights. What I’m not sure about is that if you’re a National of your main destination whether the FoM still applies for that country, I suspect it does but I’m not sure. Edit, I’ve just read the info from your link, that certainly doesn’t say details of accommodation should be provided if you’re traveling together, only evidence of where your living if she joining you. It helpfully adds that the list is exhaustive and nothing more can be requested.

As your certificate is in Thai, for an application for a Schengen Visa for Luxembourg the certificate needs to be translated into French, German or English by a sworn translator. https://guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/immigration/moins-3-mois/ressortissant-tiers/entree-visa.html

You might get a better response in the dedicated insurance forum. I'll move it there for you.

OK, maybe read this then, it’s all here, if you need professional advice, maybe seek out an OISC Advisor. https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa If you’re looking for an English test, have you looked here https://ielts.idp.com/thailand/about/article-how-to-book-ielts-checklist?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxveXBhDDARIsAI0Q0x3FDp5dobL0Kk4SFD-260ub3n80tb0rs_o3et4jO-853F330vHmHkMaAkinEALw_wcB

VFS don't require anything, they are not involved an the decison making process whatsoever, they will simply capture the applicants biometric details, and hold onto the passport and, hopefully, insert the vignette when Entry Clearance is granted by an Entry Clearance Officer outside of Thailand. Your sister in law will need to apply online and can also upload her supporting evidence, though VFS will be happy to scan the and upload documents on her behalf, for a fee. The applicant will need to satisfy the decision maker that her proposed trip is genuine, affordable and that, on the balance of probabilities she will return home, or at least leave the UK, at the conclusion of her proposed trip. Probably the most inmportant thing is the latter, she will need to demonstrate her ties to Thailand, and that they are strong enough for her to return to. In pledging financial support you must demonstrate that it's reasonable for you to do so, whilst it's certainly not unreasonable, don't take anything for granted. If you're providing financial support you should provide evidence of your ability to do so, include statements and the source of the funds, along with an indicitive estimate of the total expected costs. If you are providing accomodation, detail the accomodation available, no need for things like Title Deeds just a description of the accomodation available. Your covering letter should also detail the length of her proposed stay. The UKV specifically advise that non refundable shouldn't be purchased before Entry Clearance has been approved, she should just give indicitive details of the proposed travel dates in her application. I've taken the liberty of changing the caps in your title, I'm assuming this was done in error.

https://www.gov.uk/faster-decision-visa-settlement/applying-outside-the-uk https://visa.vfsglobal.com/tha/en/gbr/news/important-changes-to-priority-visa-services-offered-by-ukvi

I think people give answers based on their personal experience, I also have never been asked for a map of my properties location in Hua Hin over the years I've been doing them, but neither have I offerred one, maybe they'll take one if it's offerred but wouldn't routinely demand one, I really don't know. I do agree that it's probably best to have one up your sleeve, just in case an IO asks for one.

What to you mean by "agency" the Visa Application Centre or a Visa Agent? Certainly bank statements are a requirement for most, if not all. Member States though I've never seen a "Bank Guarantee" being asked for, I suspect they are referring to a covering letter from the bank to confirm the account is genuine.

If and when that route resumes, that could well be an option.

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Wasn’t there a fire in a nightclub in Phuket ten years ago, that claimed four lives?