What extra conditions must be fulfiiled on the application for a 5 year or longer multi entry visitors visa for Thais for UK.

Does it require medical reports etc etc.

No, as a visa with a longer validity still only allows the holder to enter the UK for six months at a time, no medical certificate is needed.

Medical certificates are only required if the visa applied allows the holder to remain in the UK for longer than six months.

When applying for a visa with longer validity, the applicant is expected to demonstrate that they have a need to visit on a regular basis, whilst maintaining strong ties to their home country.

If a longer term visa is applied for and the ECO only issues a six month visa, there no refund of the extra fee, I’ve never seen it happen, but I understand that it does.

1 hour ago, theoldgit said:

No, as a visa with a longer validity still only allows the holder to enter the UK for six months at a time, no medical certificate is needed.

Medical certificates are only required if the visa applied allows the holder to remain in the UK for longer than six months.

When applying for a visa with longer validity, the applicant is expected to demonstrate that they have a need to visit on a regular basis, whilst maintaining strong ties to their home country.

If a longer term visa is applied for and the ECO only issues a six month visa, there no refund of the extra fee, I’ve never seen it happen, but I understand that it does.

Thanks.

I'm just trying to explain it to somone whose lawyer has told them the most amazing load of BS.

However, I feel I may be wasting my time and effort as her expat husband I know will take a lawyers word over the the real information.

I will try one more time with them but I suppose it's like banging your head on a brick wall. Only gets better when you stop. ????

I'm not one to openly criticise a highly trained lawyer, but I do wonder what this lawyer is advising your friend and what said lawyers reasoning and what UKVI requirements is he quoting in his advice.

 

Is this lawyer one who specialises in immigration cases or a generic family lawyer, I wonder what he's charging.

 

Sadly if your friend supplies all the uneccessary doumentation and the visa is issued, they will both say "I told you so". What concerns me is that if too much evidence is supplied and the ECO is overwhelmed, they could actually miss something of note.

 

Your friend might want to read this: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visitor-visa-guide-to-supporting-documents/guide-to-supporting-documents-visiting-the-uk 

8 hours ago, theoldgit said:

I'm not one to openly criticise a highly trained lawyer, but I do wonder what this lawyer is advising your friend and what said lawyers reasoning and what UKVI requirements is he quoting in his advice.

 

Is this lawyer one who specialises in immigration cases or a generic family lawyer, I wonder what he's charging.

 

Sadly if your friend supplies all the uneccessary doumentation and the visa is issued, they will both say "I told you so". What concerns me is that if too much evidence is supplied and the ECO is overwhelmed, they could actually miss something of note.

 

Your friend might want to read this: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visitor-visa-guide-to-supporting-documents/guide-to-supporting-documents-visiting-the-uk 

I'll pass that on.. Thanks.

The wife got a 10 year UK multi back in 2015, did not need a lawyer, no hassle at that time.

Dad signed an open invitation letter as owner of the property, I tagged on 6 months pay slips with 6 months matching bank statements, all our passport details as additional info. 
The main hassle was getting time off to go to Bangkok! (That’s why she went for the 10 year one).

She only had a little hassle with the first single entry, (a long time ago) they wanted an employers letter, for the “will Return to Thailand” aspect. Her director wrote, that the wife will visit the UK on ——— and return to duty on ———, ???? In support of the application.

Good luck with your assistance, You can lead a horse to water,,,,