UK emergency visa for wife

[dayo202]

Please can anyone got any information on getting a emergency UK visa for the wife to attend my mum's to funeral. 

I'm living in Bangkok and been married for 4 years to my Thai wife.

My mum past away and the funeral in a few weeks.

The question I would like to ask is, what's the process getting a emergency UK visa.

 

[Tony M]

The caring UKVI do not provide any mechanism for applying for compassionate or emergency visas.  Which says a lot about the UKVI, I think.

You are obliged to go the the normal system for a visa application, but stressing the compassionate reasons for  the visa. You will need to submit documentation to confirm the reason for travel.

When your wife goes to VFS to give biometrics, she should make it clear to the VFS staff that she is making a compassionate application, and explain why. She should be prepared to show evidence.  She should ask the VFS staff to mark the application as compassionate and urgent. This some guidance:

 

When applying for a compassionate emergency visa, such as to attend a funeral in the UK, you can emphasize the urgency and necessity of your travel in your application and supporting documents. Here’s how you can convey this effectively to the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI):

1. Choose the Correct Visa Type: Select the appropriate visa category that aligns with the purpose of your visit. This is often a Visitor Visa (standard or family) for compassionate reasons.

2. Document the Emergency: Provide clear and compelling evidence of the emergency situation. This may include:

   • Death certificate or other proof of death.
   • Invitation to the funeral or other relevant documents.
   • Details of your relationship with the deceased or the person organizing the funeral.
   • Any other supporting documents that demonstrate the urgency and necessity of your travel.

3. Explain the Urgency: In your application, clearly explain why it is essential for you to travel to the UK urgently. Describe the relationship you have with the deceased or the importance of your presence at the funeral for emotional or practical reasons.

4. Supporting Letter: Consider including a letter from the person organizing the funeral or another relevant party in the UK, explaining the urgency and importance of your presence.

5. Speedy Processing Request: While you cannot directly request expedited processing, you can clearly state in your application the urgency of your situation. Emphasize that you are applying due to a compassionate emergency and need to travel as soon as possible.

6. Contact UKVI if Necessary: If your situation is extremely urgent and you have not received a decision within a reasonable time frame, you may contact UKVI to inquire about the status of your application. Be prepared to provide your application reference number and other details.

7. Consider Premium Services (if available): In some countries, premium services are available for faster processing of visa applications. Check if this option is available in Thailand for UK visas.

It's important to ensure all your documentation is complete and clearly supports your case. Providing as much detail as possible about the emergency and the need for your presence will help UKVI assess your application promptly.

 

You also have the options of selecting a "premium" service.  There are two options for quick decisions :

 

1.  Put your application at the front of the queue

If you need your visa in a hurry, you can use UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)’s Priority Visa service for your visit, work or study application.

This will ensure the visa decision-makers give priority to your application at every stage of the process.

 

How long does it take to get a visa?

UK Visas and Immigration aims to make a decision on your Priority Visa application and contact you to let you know that your passport is ready to be collected within 5 working days from when you submit your biometric information.

 

Cost is 24,175 THB

 

2.   Second option is:

 

Super Priority Visa

Get your visa decision by the end of the next working day.

The Super Priority Visa service is the fastest way to secure a visa decision. This service will give eligible customers a decision by the end of the next working day after their appointment at the visa application centre. Applications submitted on the last working day of the week or the last working day immediately before a public holiday will be available for collection at the end of the next working day. The Super Priority Visa service is optional and has a fee in addition to the visa fee.

The cost is 48,348 THB. Yes, more than 1,000 GBP

THB 24175

[Satcommlee]

If she has had a Visa before, she may be able to go for one of the super-priority services advertised on the VFS visa page.




At that price things tend to be less urgent

[dayo202]

38 minutes ago, Satcommlee said:

If she has had a Visa before, she may be able to go for one of the super-priority services advertised on the VFS visa page.




At that price things tend to be less urgent

Thanks all sorted this morning.

Visa application been processed, appointment at VFS on Thursday 

[theoldgit]

Unhelpful troll post removed, along with a measured response.