TGF will be applying for visa to visit me in UK.

I know we need proof of our relationship over at least 6 months, proof I can support her, letter from her employer. That should all be easy.

But, does she need to show them her bank balance with a certain amount in there? If so, how much?

Any other advice to improve her chances?

I've seen the form, any advice for filling it in to improve chances?

Thanks,

Bye.

Under the UK immigration rules the visa officer has to be satisfied that the applicant will leave the UK at the end of the proposed visit. It's as vague as that. There is no set amount to have in the bank. Indeed, if the officer is otherwise satisfied, then an applicant may have nothing in the bank.

You need proof of your ability to maintain and accommodate your g/f in the UK and evidence that she has a job to return to. If she owns property, land, etc then those documents should be adduced too. Basically the visa officer is looking for proof that the applicant has every reason to return to Thailand.

There are no hidden meanings in the questions on the form and it should be completed as required. However, if this is your g/f's 1st trip to the UK the likelihood is that she will be interviewed and the current waiting time is circa 6 weeks for visit visas.

Scouse.

At the risk of a grandmother egg sucking rebuff, it would be advisable for you to provide a sponsorship letter. For guidance the following is the gist of a letter I have used on three occasions:

The British Embassy,

Wireless Road,

Bangkok 10330,

Thailand.

For the attention of the Entry Clearance Officer.

Dear Sir,

Application for Visit Entry Clearance to UK - [applicant's name]

In [date of visit] this year, I, a British Citizen, would like my friend, [name] to visit me in the United Kingdom for a holiday. The length of the visit will be a period of [No] days. [Name], a Thai National (passport No ********), has been a friend for [No] years and I would be pleased if you would issue her a visitors visa for this visit. The purpose of this letter is to confirm, in accordance with Immigration rules, that I will sponsor [name] and provide the following minimum resources for said visit.

1. Full funds to cover accommodation, meals, in-country travel and general expenses which may be incurred. I attach copies of my bank account(s) and [other available funds] to confirm that sufficient resources are available for the visit.

Accommodation will be at [address]. Intended areas to visit are

2. Return air fare, Bangkok to London/Manchester, on a "return confirmed" ticket.

3. Funds to cover full medical costs should this be required.

4. Any other assistance which may be required upon arrival, for the duration of the visit, and upon departure.

I have also attached additional information which may be required or of interest:

5. Copies of [proof of length of time together]

6. A copy of my current British Passport.

7. Copy of [name]'s house papers for [address].

8. Copy of land papers for land owned by [name]

9. Photographs of [anything which may or may not be relevent]

I trust that the foregoing will be sufficient to permit Entry Clearance to be approved smoothly, however, if you require any further information, please contact me either at my home address (tel No) or via my handphone (No). [name] may be contacted at housephone [No] or on handphone number [No] if required.

Yours Faithfully,

Thanks everyone.

Robin.