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An update on our application:

My wife had the appointment last week and we submitted all the documents & copies as mentioned before. VFS are now using the scanned documents process and they have held onto all the original documents until a decision is made.

My wife paid for the courier and SMS fee and altogether took nearly 2 hours (must be because of all the scanning & settlement visa as well).

Now the waiting game - VFS said it could take 4 months but UKIV say within 60 days. Fingers crossed now

3 hours ago, Tony M said:

It looks like the bar-coding system is only for Points Based System applications. That does not apply for spouse settlement visas.  You don't need to do it.

Thanks for the clarification Tony.

3 hours ago, Tony M said:

This is for PBS applications. Your spouse settlement visa application is not a PBS application.

Sorry, you are correct. I should have read the first paragraph! I was getting in a bit of a panic.

I just booked my wife's appointment the other day (earlier this week). If I remember correctly, when choosing the appointment type, there was a list. I initially chose standard which came back with nothing, no appointments! I went back and chose the standard (April) option which then worked and I could choose one in May as well.

Hope this helps

After submitting the application and paying the IHS surcharge and application fee there is another item on the list on the visa4uk website - Register at Commercial Partner. This directs you to the VFS global website, after selecting Thailand it tells you about the new document scanning procedure. There are two important pdf's on this page which I have attached. They are located at this website http://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/Thailand/ as Tony M has mentioned in his thread.

The scanning process docs includes barcode separators which the applicant has to print out & place on top of each document. This must be done before arriving at the application centre.

scanning-process-docs.pdf

settlement-visa.pdf

18 hours ago, 7by7 said:

However, as it is a joint account, I'd include it as it is further evidence of your relationship.

I shall include this into our application. Many Thanks

3 hours ago, Tony M said:

It's on the VFS Thailand website :

 

http://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/thailand/

 

I have also just seen the following attached document under the document scanning section. Basically a glorified divider so that documents can be sorted into the relevant sections.

scanning-process-docs.pdf

Hi Tony,

4 hours ago, Tony M said:

I understand, from someone who has tried, that all of the appointment slots are "booked" until after the free scanning period expires near the end of May.  I cannot confirm if that is true or not

I have only just submitted the application a couple of days ago (18 April) and when I checked the appointments, the first date available was 26th April but all dates after that were available all the way through May. I think you can only book up to 3 or 4 weeks ahead.

Also, where did you get the attachment from? This is the first time I seen this and there was no mention on any of the UKVI website nor the visa4uk website when submitting the application online.

Hi 7by7,

Many thanks for your advice. That has cleared a few things up. I just wanted to make sure everything was in order before we go to Trendy. When I said 'original will be taken' I did mean that my wife will hand over the original document and will be included in the application.

A few more comments below:

15 hours ago, 7by7 said:

Copy of Marriage Certificate/registration & translation (Originals will be taken) - Are both the certificate and registration required? Again; original marriage certificate plus a certified translation if not in English. Forgive my ignorance; what is the difference between the certificate and the registration?

 The certificate is one page showing our names, date of marriage & place. The registration is 3 pages & includes same information along with passport numbers, witnesses, signature of registrar. Its called the Khor Ror 2 (translated)

15 hours ago, 7by7 said:

6 months bank statements - I have read elsewhere that these are not required as only the sponsors salary is taken into account? It depends on how the financial requirement is being met. If meeting it through income, only the sponsor's (your) income can be used. so her bank details and statements are not required. If using her cash savings for all or part of it then her savings can be used, in which case her bank statements are required.

We have selected to use my income only so her bank statements wont be required. However on the Appendix 2, section 1.25 I have shown we have a joint account for the shared financial responsibilities. I suppose the joint account statements wont be required.

15 hours ago, 7by7 said:

• Utility bill from property Not essential as you have the letter from your parents.
• Council tax bill from property Not essential as you have the letter from your parents.

I will include these just in case.

15 hours ago, 7by7 said:

• Daughter's UK passport (original will be taken) - Is this required? Not required.
• Daughter's birth certificate & translation (original will be taken) - Are these required? Not required. But the translation will probably be required at some stage in the UK, so keep it.

I will remove these, but I will keep the original translations for use in the UK

15 hours ago, 7by7 said:

Letter from translation company. Saying what? 

The letter contains a list of all the translated documents, confirmation of accurate translation & contact details

The appointment is next week and I will note exactly what documents she submits and which will be returned. I will be traveling with her to Bangkok & obviously waiting outside Trendy until it's complete.

Hello,

I am in the process of applying for a settlement visa for my Thai wife and I would just like to check if I have all the right documents. We are married and we have a Thai/British daughter. My wife will be applying based on my salary alone (salaried employment category A). We currently all live in Thailand & I have confirmation I will continue to be employed by the UK company with the same salary when we move to the UK. I was paid GBP whilst living in Thailand. I have looked through various other posts on this forum about the required documents but just wanted to get confirmation/advice on some points. Here is my checklist of documents:

• Visa application form
• Appendix 2 - Financial Requirement Form

Applicants Evidence

• Copy of Passport & current visit visa (Original will be taken)
• Copy of previous passport & visit visas (Original will be taken)
• Copy of Thai ID card
• Copy of TB Test Certificate (Original will be taken)
• Copy of English Language Certificate IELTS A1 (Original will be taken)
• Copy of Marriage Certificate/registration & translation (Originals will be taken) - Are both the certificate and registration required?
• Copy of birth certificate (Original will be taken)
• Copy of name change (both forename and surname) (Originals will be taken) - Are these required for settlement visa?
• 6 months bank statements - I have read elsewhere that these are not required as only the sponsors salary is taken into account?

Sponsors Evidence

• Letter from Sponsor
• Copy of Passport (Original will be taken)
• 6 months bank statements - orginals
• 6 months payslips
• Letter from employer confirming relocation
• Copy of contract - Is this required?

Supporting Evidence

• Letter from sponsor's parents confirming accommodation
• Utility bill from property
• Council tax bill from property
• Daughter's UK passport (original will be taken) - Is this required?
• Daughter's birth certificate & translation (original will be taken) - Are these required?
• Letter from translation company

If you could give advice on the points I've noted in blue or anything else that would be great. She has already completed the English test and TB test, so just going through the required documents before we submit the application & pay!

Thanks in advance

2 hours ago, dbrenn said:

The IOM is a bit difficult to contact. I'm trying to make an appointment. I called them and was directed to a website which doesn't work. I've now emailed them hoping to get an answer. ...

 

I might go there on Monday. ..

Have you tried this link: https://register-uktb.iom.int/uktbdp-register/login.jsp

Seems to be working. Haven't registered yet though

19 hours ago, rasg said:

We will probably do the IELTS test and then book the TB test either the day before or after so we're not rushing around.

 

Try and get an earliesh appointment at IOM for the TB test. You have to go there first and they then send you to the hospital. It sometimes takes more than one XRay. Then you have to schlep back to the IOM building to collect the certificate. My wife had an 11.00 am appointment and it was touch and go to get the certificate with a single XRay by about 4.00 pm.

Yeah I was looking to get an early appointment as others have said it can take a while. late morning means you get stumped with the inevitable lunch break. We will go early 8 or 9am.

On 10/10/2016 at 4:55 AM, brewsterbudgen said:

 

She can do the A1 test at IDP in Silom or the British Council (Nana).  Tests are usually held 2-3 times a month, maybe more frequently if there is demand.  The test itself only takes about 20 minutes.

Thanks. I've been browsing the forum and it is the A1 Life Skills test that is required. For anyone that is also looking at the test, here are the current test dates:

IDP Education Bangkok - 4th Floor CP Tower, Bangrak:

04 November 2016

17 November 2016

01 December 2016

16 December 2016

Registration is via this link: https://my.ieltsessentials.com/Candidate/Booking/Wizard

British Council Bangkok - 7th Floor of Landmark Hotel:

06 November 2016

01 December 2016

16 December 2016

Registration is via this link: https://thailand.ielts.britishcouncil.org/iorpsea/html/registration/selectExamTypeServlet.do

Prices for both venues is THB7395

We will probably do the IELTS test and then book the TB test either the day before or after so we're not rushing around.

Thanks for the information theoldgit and 7by7.

I'm just thinking what the best plan would be to minimize the number of trips to Bangkok. Firstly she will need the English test & the TB test so wonder if we could get those done say on a Monday, then I would need to complete the online application and add the certificate numbers before booking an appointment. Then hopefully I would be able to book an appointment that same week.

I'll search through the forum and see what other people have done.

Thanks for the quick response,

I just wondered why they had that option to apply to remain.
I will now trawl through all the info for the settlement visa and hopefully I can use a lot of the paperwork we used for the visit visa. Looks like another trip to VFS!

So for info, do I need to go through this section on the GOV website: https://www.gov.uk/join-family-in-uk/overview

And I will need to prove gross annual income of £18,600 as our child is British?

Hello,

I am a British citizen and my wife is Thai. We have been living in Thailand for 5 years now and we are looking at moving to the UK with our daughter who is British/Thai.

My wife has a 5 year UK Family Visit visa which allows her 6 months in the UK (no work), but we would now like to live there.

My question is, would my wife need to 'Apply to remain in the UK with family' prior to moving over (even though she has a visit visa), or can she 'Apply to remain in the UK with family' using the FLR (M) partner route when we arrive in the UK?

Your help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Hi there,

I have just recently gone to the Thai Consulate in Hull and received my multiple non-o visa in person. They are soo quick in issuing the visa, I was very impressed, I was only waiting 15 min and I was away. Through the visiting friends/family option, they didn't even look through the application before I paid the amount (£110 - £100 for the visa and £10 for admin). I have read in other threads that other consulates ask for more evidence, such as ID card scans etc. This was not the case at Hull. Very good service indeed and many thanks to them.

Just wanted to give this info for anyone else who is looking to get a non-o.