theoldgit

On 6/28/2024 at 2:20 PM, proton said:

 

Thats interesting, so just apply to the easiest one then, going there or not

By all means follow that advice if you’re prepared to ignore the rules and risk being denied entry at the border, and entered onto the SIS (Shenghen Information System) which could could affect future applications and attempts to enter the Schengen Area.

The rules are very clear, applicants must apply via the Consulate with jurisdiction for their main destination, if they are planning to spend an equal amount of time in two or Member States they should apply via the Consulate with jurisdiction for your point of entry into the Schengen Area.

I have no doubt that other members have had no problems flouting the rules, but I’m aware that some member states are clamping down on “visa shopping”, that’s where they supply details of a trip to one country and then attempt to enter with a totally different itinerary, and are refused entry.

You have to use the only approved clinic in Thailand I’m afraid.

2 hours ago, daejung said:

It's not a european country

Türkiye is in Europe and Asia, but not currently in the EU.

7 hours ago, jimn said:

Don't comment if you don't know. It is possible to obtain a schengan visa direct from some embassies direct as long as you contact them first to ask. Those that do will inform of the process. I suggest you email a few ie Spain, France, Portugal etc and see. A schengan is valid across the EU although you are supposed to get a visa from the first country you visit or if visiting a few countries, the country where you will be spending most time. This is rarely enforced.

It’s actually a requirement that a Schengen Visa must be applied via the Consulate with jurisdiction for the applicants main destination in the Schengen Area, ie where they are spending the most time. If they are spending an equal amount of time in one or more Member State, they should apply via the Consulate with jurisdiction for the port of entry into the Schengen Area.

Far from being rarely enforced, l understand that it’s being rigorously enforced by some Member States, remember details of travel and accommodation must be submitted with application.

Not all the countries in the EU are in the Schengen Area, and not all countries that are Schengen Area member states are in the EU.

There are currently problems submitting applications in the UK, due to the lack of appointments at Visa Application Centres, it’s got to the point where agents are using bots to scan the appointment websites, booking slots and selling them on.

4 hours ago, shdmn said:

That link doesn't answer my question.  It just takes you to the forms.

It has links to FAQ’s that answers your, and many other questions.

For instance 

“If you are not applying for the visa in the country of your citizenship, you must provide the original and photocopy of your valid or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status of the country where you are currently staying”

I’m British and successfully applied for my visa at that Visa Application Centre in Bangkok.

https://bio.visaforchina.cn/BKK3_EN/qianzhengyewu

I’m assuming you are asking about a visa in Thailand, in which case you have posted in the wrong forum.

I’ll move your question to the appropriate forum.

On 6/17/2024 at 7:20 AM, brewsterbudgen said:

Very risky.  Much better to vote by proxy.

And time is running out for that option https://www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote

Posts containing insults removed, please be civil.

19 hours ago, lungbing said:

I have registered to vote but I suspect that the delays inherent in both the UK and Thai postal systems will make it pointless.

You have until Tuesday to register for  Proxy Vote, then someone in the UK can vote on your behalf, either by post or in person.

This post has nothing to do with visas.

The OP might be better off seeking legal advice, if the question became real rather than hypothetical.

I’m closing this thread.

You can register for a proxy vote by next Tuesday.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote

12 hours ago, Shannoblic said:

My question is - the form seems clear enough but where and how do you submit all the supporting documents and who to?  We have all the documents scanned but I don't know what to do with them.

The opportunity to upload your supporting evidence will present itself as part of the actual submission process, you cannot upload and save in advance.

As your issue is regarding your continued stay in Thailand, rather than visas or immigration to countries outside of Thailand, I’ll move your thread to the Thailand visas forum.

Your post does highlight the dangers of using agents who deal with corrupt Immigration Officers.

2 hours ago, alant said:

Having just done my passport I seem to recall that the monies had to be paid using a UK card in sterling.

I renewed my passport recently using my Kasikorn Debit Card.

The payment form asks for for address, including the country of residence of the card holder, the form doesn’t state the card must be a UK card, where did you read that it had to be?
 

“Cardholder's address: (including postcode where applicable, and country)”

23 minutes ago, Peterphuket said:

If that is the case, I am making a mistake, but in my opinion, anyone employed by the government is a civil servant?

Yes you’re mistaken, VFS are contracted by the UKPO to collect applications and pass them onto civil servants in the UK to process.

6 hours ago, Peterphuket said:

Don't expect too much from civil servants, they only 'work' for themselves, and have nothing to do with the rabble.

Not sure which Civil Servants you’re referring to, VFS staff certainly aren’t civil servants.

6 hours ago, Upnotover said:

Send a friend.

Indeed, from the VFS website:

“You must collect in person. If you’re unable to, someone else can go on your behalf:

Your friend will need to have your passport in their possession to enable VFS to cancel it, they can then courier it to the passport owner.

Thread closed at OP’s request.

Assuming she want to visit and not settle, she will need a Standard Visit Visa.

3 hours ago, superal said:

Above in bold print is to me a strong reason for being denied a visa . However  for a Thai lady to visit the UK alone would be a bit strange . Thai tourists to the UK are often part of an organized escorted company tour . 

My ladies previous application stated that she owned her house and large restaurant ,plus took care of her elderly parents . My lady was 48 years old when applying for the visa . I wrote the covering letter for the application stating that I would sponsor her , house her and guarantee she would return to Thailand at the end of the visa . However the visa was refused , reason was they did not believe she would return to Thailand . Maybe that having my own UK property and she would be staying there with me , sounded alarm bells .

Sheryl is spot on when she says that having a UK sponsor could be detrimental to the applicant, as the ECO may assume, rightly or wrongly, that the applicant intends to stay in the UK with their sponsor and bypass the Settlement process, most people understand the dangers of that approach.

Many Thai ladies visit with their sponsors who live in Thailand, either as a spouse or long term partners, it’s unlikely, though not impossible, would be using the Visit Visa route to uproot and both settle in the UK.

The applicants who sometimes face problems are those who live in Thailand with their spouse, partner or sponsor living in the UK, who sometimes support their partners in Thailand. The ECO may reach the conclusion, again rightly or wrongly, that the applicant intends to stay in the UK with their benefactor, it’s these that face problems, you’re fully aware.

l have to admit that l have never encountered groups of Thai tourists in the UK, especially unaccompanied ladies, I’m sure there probably are some though, it’s not a easy route to remain as an overstayer and subsequently be removed and face a lengthy ban from applying from even applying for a visa.

l understand that applicants from Thailand with sponsors or spouses in the US face similar problems, probably more so.

6 hours ago, superal said:

Fact , many Thai ladies are successful with their UK visa applications . Many of these ladies have no reliable employment , employer or income ( maybe false employment claims on the application ? ) . Many are working in bars with little or no collateral or savings. 

I have heard that some use an agent who guarantees a visa if paying the agent a fairly high fee . 

My case , my lady has her own business , own house and large restaurant . Money in the bank , employs up to 7 Thais . Takes care of parents . Visa refused on the grounds that they thought she would not return to Thailand . I stood as sponsor which I have been told may suggest that she would like to stay in the UK and an application to purely take part in an organized tour would / may be successful . Do you agree ?

Certainly many Thai ladies are successful with their applications for various categories of UK visas, l have no idea if many of these have no credible ties to their home country or have falsified evidence, I’ll have to take your word for that, but no doubt you can substantiate your claim.

I’m certainly not aware of any reputable agent who would guarantee a visa for a fairly high fee, l think you’ve been misinformed, given applications are processed remotely, the claim isn’t really credible.

Regarding your specific issue, it’s difficult to give a view without knowing the full facts, including the actual reason for the refusal, but l would add the suggestion of joining a tour group and simply remaining in the UK isn’t a good idea, it would give her many problems.

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