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She would need a visa whichever passport she used, the fact that she has an interest in a property in the UK where she intends to spend half of the year will make it difficult to satisfy the decision maker that she’s a genuine visitor. She will need to satisfy the decision maker that she has compelling ties to her own country, whichever one she calls home.

Yes and that’s what the media are reporting, we need to keep in mind that whilst the new figures are more than the average wage in the UK, for FLR and ILR applications both the applicants and sponsors salaries can be combined to meet the threshold, along with any savings they may have. I suspect most couples will make the cut, but sadly not all.

The issue is that there are not hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants, the hundreds of thousands are legal immigrants, hence the crackdown. Bizarrely you will probably find that there are less immigrants arriving via the English Channel than arriving legally at airports with their partners. The Goverment are playing the numbers game and looking for a quick fix, l suspect in the full knowledge that many Daily Mail readers support the policy.

The Ascension Islands were apparently considered at one stage but not picked due to other concerns.

These are the current guidelines https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1187167/1.7+-+Financial+requirement.pdf

We’ll have to wait until the new plan is published, but currently the figure has to be met on initial application, and again at the FLR and ILR stages when any salary earned by the applicant can be used. The current guidelines already detail the various scenarios that are acceptable, sponsor already working in the UK, sponsors with job offers, pensioners and those relying on an element of savings, no doubt new rules and guidance will be issued in due course. The BBC is already claiming that only those who continue to meet the requirements would be allowed to remain and are quoting families who think their plans have been scuppered, it’s all conjecture at this stage. In the event that a sponsor passes away, there is currently a route for those currently in the UK to immediately apply for ILR, hopefully that option will remain.

Only the salary/income/capital of the UK spouse/sponsor can be used for the initial application, for subsequent applications, at the FLR and ILR stages, the applicants income can be used to meet the financial requirement.

My “immigrant tax” comment was really directed at the NHS Surcharge which is still paid by those who are in employment and liable for income tax and NI in their own right. You are of course correct in saying that the measures may well be popular with the low and averagely paid workers in the UK, though it’s worth remembering that the lower requirements were brought in because many UK residents were not interested in this type of work.

The UK media, BBC, Telegraph and Mail at least, are specifically reporting that it will apply to Family/Settlement applications from March next, what isn’t clear yet is whether the new figure would apply for those, already in the UK and would be applying for FLR and ILR after the increase, though of course if the applicant is in employment, their salaries can be included in the to meet the figure. i don’t think that an increase was unexpected or unreasonable, but this is a massive increase and is in excess of the average wage in the UK, £32,750 as reported by the ONS. I the savings figure hasn’t been clarified yet, but no doubt it will be increased.

It’s probably worth noting that the NHS Surcharge is still payable by those settling or coming to work in the UK and are making National Insurance and paying Income Tax in addition. it’s basically an “immigration Tax” which will be popular with Daily Mail readers.

The Uk Government has announced that the salary levels for visas for skilled workers has risen to £38,700, from little over £26,000. The BBC have added that the salary levels for Family Visas will require the same income level, it’s currently £18,600, to “ensure people can only bring dependents they can support financially “. Its not clear if the increase in income requirements include those returning to the UK with their spouses, but the BBC are indeed quoting an increase of £20,000, so it would seem so. I’m not aware of any policy papers yet, just the report from the BBC.

Let’s try this in the Thailand visa forum

Let’s try this in the correct forum.

Yes, he should clear Thai Immigration using his Thai Passport, but check in using his UK Passport which shows he doesn’t need a visa. He is a UK National so is not subject to Immigration control and has an unfettered right of entry, whatever the validity of his passport, even if expired. He could renew his passport in the UK in the if he has time. He should show his Thai Passport when checking in for his return flight, to negate the need for a return ticket, there are no Embarkation Controls when leaving the UK, that role is carried out by the carrier.

As you’re asking about entry into Thailand, I’ll move your post to the appropriate forum.

Most of your supporting evidence is ok, especially her ties to her home country which can go a long to satisfying the decision maker that she’s likely to return home at the conclusion of her visit, she might want include the details of her accommodation in Thailand. You have mentioned sending money to support her, does she not earn enough to support herself? You mention Thai Visas, what is your Immigration status, a regular visitor or working in Thailand? You have mentioned photos, they are specifically excluded from the supporting evidence allowed.

Proof of a hotel booking isn’t required, or taken into consideration if supplied, when applying for a Standard Visit Visa for the UK.

Your parents should write a letter advising that you’ll both be staying with them for the duration of your stay, and describing the accommodation available to you both along with a brief description of the property. If you’re providing financial support you’ll need to provide evidence of affordability and that it’s reasonable for you to do so. As always the most important part of her application is being able to convince the decision maker that she will leave the UK at the conclusion of her proposed trip.

Sorry to read about your terrible experience, get well soon. Full marks to all those who assisted you, hope the cowardly driver who hit you is identified and prosecuted.

Yes I’ve already brought a years supply of razor blades, l’ve also enjoyed a few Singha beers at reasonable prices in restaurants, and cheaper than Thailand in supermarkets, though l did notice that Singha beer is actually brewed locally by the Shepherd Neam brewery in Kent

I don’t doubt the prices you’ve encountered but my wife and currently staying in the UK opposite a Harry Ramsdens who are selling take away fish and chips for £7.99, the town centre mall parking starts at £1.20 with the out of town malls offering free parking. The local supermarkets are far cheaper than I feared, wine is considerably cheaper than Thailand, I’ve just brought six bottles of Prosecco in Sainsbury’s for £5.65 a bottle, the same brand cost me 900 Baht in Villa. I’m sure that the cost of living crises is affecting many but the M&S food section near where we’re staying is always busy and has some very good deals, a steak dinner for two at £12, and very tasty. We’re currently staying in a two bedroom Airbnb on the south coast for the equivalent of £30 a night, based on a monthly rent, and very warm and comfortable it is too. We’re not renting a car and are travelling anywhere locally, by bus, including to nearby towns, with fares capped at £2. We’re travelling from the South Coast to London by train shortly using advance tickets at £15.80 for the two of us, though the Premier Inn in Leicester Square has cost us £260 for a one night stay. As I say, l don’t doubt the examples you quote but it’s certainly not all doom and gloom here and I’m struggling to convince my wife that after numerous visits here during our sixteen years together we’d be better of in Thailand.

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

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I used the K+ App to send some cash to Singapore, l ticked that box and the transaction went through. A day or so later l received an email asking for a copy of my Work Permit, l ignored this email but received a follow up email some days later. l responded by saying it was a mistake, they took no action but advised that if l needed to transfer funds again they would need details of my WP.

@ipeterrobinson17Your knowledge isn’t quite correct, the guidance to caseworkers clarifies that “There is no specified maximum period, which an individual can spend in the UK in any period, such as ‘6 months in 12 months’ (as long as each visit does not exceed the maximum period for that visit, normally 6 months)”. However, as has been pointed out, if it is clear from an applicant’s travel history that they are seeking to remain in the UK for extended periods or making the UK their home their application for entry should be refused. ECO’s and/or Border Force Officers will need to be satisfied that visa holders are not attempting to use Standard Visas to make the UK their home through frequent or successive visits, This guidance clarifies what UKVI/UKBA staff are looking for, scroll down to Visit: genuineness and credibility https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visit-guidance/visit-caseworker-guidance-accessible