theoldgit

I have a Kasikornbank web debit card. These are issued by Kasikornbank specifically for use in internet transactions, to reduce the risk of fraud. There is no physical plastic card, they just tell you the numbers to use. You can change the credit limit on-line, so normally you leave it set to zero and when you want to use it, you set the limit appropriately.

So what happens if I use this card to buy tickets? I always use it with Air Asia and have never had a problem.

Those are not 'real' credit card and can not be used to purchase tickets online with any airline. You wont be able to provide the card during check-in. Again, this is not a Thai or Thai Airways thing. This procedure is done by almost any carrier.

Except that I have used mine previously with Bangkok Airways and Air Asia for on-line bookings without any problem, I accept that I might not be able to use it with Bangkok Airways after this new rule has been implemented.

Whoa whoa whoa, so you're saying her boss is correct? That I can in fact just show up to the embassy with her and that will somehow help her visa application? I'm very happy to hear that we can re-apply anytime. Thank you all for that, really lifted my spirits! I'm ready and willing to go to BKK and show up at the embassy if it will help her application somehow......is that what you were saying?

Not quite, he was correct in saying that she can apply staight away but you cannot just pitch up at The Embassy, the application is exactly the same as before and has to be submitted the same way.

First of all I'm sorry your girlfriend was refused, but whilst the good news is that she doesn't need to wait six months before she can re-apply, and that is is a fact, she needs to address the reasons for the refusal.

If the ECO has stated that a four month break seems unrealistic, which you will have to admit it does, she needs to address that.

A future application, which can be made immediately, needs to satisfy the ECO that she wants to go on a genuine visit, and I have to say I have never managed a four month holiday, and that there are compelling reasons for her return. Kennkate is absolutely right, if she doesn't address the reason for return, she will be refused again. But whilst it does seem that he/she has not read all the evidence a future application needs to push the point of her going to college.

Property would be a plus, but not essential, she really needs to convince the ECO that it's a genuine visit and that she has a compelling reason to return. I have to say that if I was an ECO I would take some convincing that the length of the visit was genuine, so that's what she needs to do.

It would seem that her boss has hidden skills and there may be an opening for him in the future, as he is certainly correct.

Feel free to ask more questions prior to a fresh application is submitted there is a wealth of knowledge on this site, even if the posters are not Immigration Officers - well not all of them.

Just in case you missed the thread:

The rail link opening is once again delayed, possibly until August 2010 / 2011 / 2012 /2013 / 2014 or maybe 2015

Think it must be your end, works perfectly for me.

If you're going to bag Walen, you should at least point out the bright side -- it's right there under your post.

Yes, but the "100% 'Money Back' guarantee" is for Language Express, not Walen.

I always thought an agent was cheaper but it's not always the case. I wanted to fly to Singapore later in the month, I checked the Cathay Pacific website and they quoted me 13,100 for two people for return flights, I went into one agent, and called a couple of others and they all said that fare was no longer available, but they could offer me SIA or Thai at about 17,000 - Air Asia was 16,500 on the day I wanted. I then went back home and booked the "no longer available" cheap fare online. Not a lot in it really, but it certainly does pay to shop around.

Not sure what the current processing time is, but whilst the passport cannot be mailed VFS will courier it to various points throughout Thailand where it can be picked up, which will mean you don't need to wait in Bangkok.

http://www.vfs-uk-th.com/designated-areas.aspx

Police is checking if the Visa is still valid.

And they did this without opening the passport?

I let my wife beg on the steet and when i get home i give her a bowl of rice and take the money.

So beat that

I make her buy her own rice - so beat that

I imagine that the airlines will be able to check electronically as they do with other nationalities. As a UK citizen I don't need a visa but I do need to apply online for permission to travel, the airlines have always checked this when I have checked in and whilst I have always printed off the confirmation from the Australian website I have never been asked to show it.

That said, I can still see problems at check in with visa nationals.

The annoying thing is that it costs more to get a letter from the UK Embassy than it does to get an extension of permission to remain in Thailand.

All you do is to show them proof of your pension or other income and they fill in the template, money for old rope.

The words "p*ss up" and "brewery" spring to mind

Read the post people it is about taking the children to England not his WIFE!!!

Sorry beano224, you're too quick for me

It's a bit of a drawn out process but you can bring her over on a fiance visa, after 6-months she can apply for a marriage visa, which will also last for 2-years, then indefinite leave to remain if the marriage still stands.

The OP is talking about his wife's children, so not really sure you are suggesting a fiancé visa.

I think the OP needs to elaborate a little, where is your wife, is she in the UK with you? who and where is the children's father?

I agree that flying into Suvarnabhumi is probably best, but there really isn't a lot in it.

Don't forget that a new passport takes about ten working days so you need to factor that in. Unless you need to travel to Bangkok you can apply by post, though you have to rely on the Thai postal system, though EMS is pretty secure.

http://ukinthailand.fco.gov.uk/en/passport...ing-in-thailand

Are you saying that someone who is given ILE still has to pay £820 (any source please) for ILR ? Just what for exactly ?

Yes the fee required by the UKBA for Indefinite Leave to Remain is £820 providing the application is submitted by post, if it's submitted in person it's £1020. Just for what exactly? you rightly ask, to cover their costs - absolutely amazing.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ukresidency/cost/

I presume that you have already read this http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/settleme...plicationtypes/ which talks about settlement in the UK.

Going back to your original question, as has been said by others, the passport will be retained by UK Visas until the application has been processed. I think you would be on dodgy ground if you used two passports as UK Visas require all passports, current and previous, with the application.

She need to have evidence, that she has booked/made a reservation for a return ticket, and a travel/health insurance for the duration of her stay, to get her visa in most embassies. She must have it, when she hand in the application.

But the OP is talking about travel to the UK where there is no such requirement for a return ticket and travel/health insurance at the application for Entry Clearance stage, though she might be asked for a return ticket on arrival in the UK.

Schengen States, on the other hand, require proof of confirmed travel and accomodation as well as travel insurance when the application is submitted.

I notice also that is cheaper to book in the UK so why not book the flight in the UK, BKK to LHR and LHR to BKK. I fly tomorrow with Jet via Mumbai, I booked with STA travel, who sent me an electronic ticket, so it could be emailed and the flight £400 return, have a couple of hours each way in Mumbai. This is the way I plan to do it in the future to dove tail with my outward and return flights, one to pick her up and bring her and then one to return to the sun.

If the journey originates from Thailand you will still pay the higher rate, the cost is based on where the journey commences not where the ticket is purchased.

Another thing to note, is that your gf is going to have to show the ticket at the time of visa application. You should check your embassy website for all the documents required.

You should indeed check the advice from UK Visas, the advice used to be that you should not to purchase a ticket until the visa is granted, I'm pretty sure this is still the case.

1. The reluctance of Thai drivers to stop at a zebra crossing, when pedestrians are hovering on the kerb.

2. If for example in the UK, you require to turn right at a crossroad and an oncoming driver flashes his lights at you. It means he is allowing you to turn across and into your intended road. But in Thailand......!

Two very good examples, and is probably why when I booked a hire car via the internet for UK car hire the price doubled when I entered my Thai address.

You are absolutely right "Me&Mrs Jones", a lot of people do benefit from this forum and best of all it's all free thanks to the efforts of many of the posters, 7by7 in particular.

Well done and keep up the good work.

By the way "Me&Mrs Jones", I really enjoyed your movie, or was that your friends the Smiths?

PS - Don't forget that these guys are not professionals and never claim to be, if your application is very complicated, and very few are, you should follow the advice of 7by7 and use a professional, and by that I mean a proper one and not the cowboys lurking around Regent House.

What's with all these bored English teachers picking up on spelling and grammar? The OP asked a pretty simple question, even if in the wrong forum.

Can anybody do 90 day reporting at the new office?

Or those with an extension of stay based on retirement? I really don't want to trust the postal method even though it seems to work in most cases.

Maybe one day we will be able to do it online, can only live in hope.