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[Fabio1980]

Next year, I'd like to take a Thai citizen on a 15-day vacation to Europe with me. The itinerary would also include Switzerland, the UK, and Italy. My question is: the initial visa would be for Switzerland. To allow her to travel to Italy and the UK and then return to Switzerland, do I need to apply for a new visa for the other two countries? Thank you.

[Will B Good]

5 minutes ago, Fabio1980 said:

Next year, I'd like to take a Thai citizen on a 15-day vacation to Europe with me. The itinerary would also include Switzerland, the UK, and Italy. My question is: the initial visa would be for Switzerland. To allow her to travel to Italy and the UK and then return to Switzerland, do I need to apply for a new visa for the other two countries? Thank you.

 

Your Schengen visa will cover Switzerland and Italy, but you'll need a separate visitors visa for the UK.

[Fabio1980]

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

 

Your Schengen visa will cover Switzerland and Italy, but you'll need a separate visitors visa for the UK.

What do you think? Better to apply here or in Switzerland?

[Will B Good]

5 minutes ago, Fabio1980 said:

What do you think? Better to apply here or in Switzerland?

 

 

I think 'she'? has to apply from her country of residence.....so.....VFS Global....think they are still in the Trendy building BKK soi 13.

 

You/she can do the UK visa there at the same time.

[Bday Prang]

5 minutes ago, Fabio1980 said:

What do you think? Better to apply here or in Switzerland?

better to arrive on a small boat  and claim refugee benefits,   

[Fabio1980]

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

I think 'she'? has to apply from her country of residence.....so.....VFS Global....think they are still in the Trendy building BKK soi 13.

 

You/she can do the UK visa there at the same time.

She, correct. Thanks for the infos. Will try there next month. Appreciate.

[Fabio1980]

2 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

better to arrive on a small boat  and claim refugee benefits,   

I had thought about it, but unfortunately Switzerland is not bordered by any sea.

[Will B Good]

1 minute ago, Fabio1980 said:

She, correct. Thanks for the infos. Will try there next month. Appreciate.

 

No probs.....never done a Schengen visa as we were both members of NATO......the UK visa can be a real chore if she has travelled abroad extensively......you have to log every trip she has ever made......takes me about two hours for the wife.

 

They don't hand out UK visas so easily.....she needs to demonstrate she has every reason to return to Thailand.....work, property, kids etc.

[Bday Prang]

1 minute ago, Fabio1980 said:

I had thought about it, but unfortunately Switzerland is not bordered by any sea.

didn't stop them winning the Americas cup some years ago though,   Anyway transport by truck to calais is easily available

[howerde]

VFS have moved out of the Trendy building they are now at  

 The Shoppes  at Belle       131 Rama IX Soi 7, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand

[Will B Good]

Just now, howerde said:

VFS have moved out of the Trendy building they are now at  

 The Shoppes  at Belle       131 Rama IX Soi 7, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand

 

Good call...thanks

[Fabio1980]

19 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

No probs.....never done a Schengen visa as we were both members of NATO......the UK visa can be a real chore if she has travelled abroad extensively......you have to log every trip she has ever made......takes me about two hours for the wife.

 

They don't hand out UK visas so easily.....she needs to demonstrate she has every reason to return to Thailand.....work, property, kids etc.

I will give it a try: if it will no easy, no UK. Thanks again.

[Will B Good]

Just now, Fabio1980 said:

I will give it a try: if it will no easy, no UK. Thanks again.

 

Agree....unless the UK trip is essential (it would be nice though) you could always skip it.....Switzerland and the Italian Lakes....breathtaking.

[Fabio1980]

23 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

 Anyway transport by truck to calais is easily available

Why all the way to Calais? Then Genoa is better, and it would take two hours, in a nice truck. But unfortunately, the final destination will be Switzerland by air, so nothing. But thanks for the suggestions. Are you so knowledgeable because you've already tried it?

[Fabio1980]

3 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

Agree....unless the UK trip is essential (it would be nice though) you could always skip it.....Switzerland and the Italian Lakes....breathtaking.

There is also France. I think these three countries are enough for the first time.

[Zaphod Priest]

5 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

Agree....unless the UK trip is essential (it would be nice though) you could always skip it.....Switzerland and the Italian Lakes....breathtaking.

 

The Lake District has two in one - mountains and lakes.  No need for Switzerland and Italy.

[Bday Prang]

1 minute ago, Fabio1980 said:

Why all the way to Calais?

shorter sea journey

2 minutes ago, Fabio1980 said:

Are you so knowledgeable because you've already tried it?

no I'm a uk citizen, so i don't really need  but I am considering it for the future, I need a new phone , have you seen the price of I Phones?  and 4* hotels aren't cheap either

[Celsius]

There are no stupid questions, Fabio ♥️ 

[Will B Good]

3 minutes ago, Zaphod Priest said:

 

The Lake District has two in one - mountains and lakes.  No need for Switzerland and Italy.

 

 

Good one......love the Lakes......spent many, many holidays there.......but the Alps.....!!!!!

[Fabio1980]

3 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

shorter sea journey

With all the possible combinations, getting to Genoa is still the fastest way, even by sea.

3 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

no I'm a uk citizen, so i don't really need  but I am considering it for the future, I need a new phone , have you seen the price of I Phones?  and 4* hotels aren't cheap either

Luckily, I have a house in Switzerland, I have a sister in Italy, and we'll see in France. Neither of us uses an iPhone, so I don't know.

[Bday Prang]

2 minutes ago, Fabio1980 said:

With all the possible combinations, getting to Genoa is still the fastest way, even by sea.

Luckily, I have a house in Switzerland, I have a sister in Italy, and we'll see in France. Neither of us uses an iPhone, so I don't know.

you have misunderstood me , i was talking about the easiest way to get to the UK without a visa, personally I would not bother its become a $hithole   stick to switzerland and Italy     far better 

[Bday Prang]

11 minutes ago, Zaphod Priest said:

 

The Lake District has two in one - mountains and lakes.  No need for Switzerland and Italy.

There are actually only two lakes in the lake district,  all the rest are "mere's"  and "waters" apparently

[Fabio1980]

5 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

you have misunderstood me , i was talking about the easiest way to get to the UK without a visa.

Oh ok. So, yes: Calais will be the best option.

[DrJack54]

OP, you can obtain a Schengen Visa however thinking you have not outlined any of details of the "Thai friends" history. 

Has she been to Europe previously. 

Is she a gf that you want to take on a holiday. 

First time I ever took my Thai partner to Australia the application for a single entry tourist visa was FAR from straight forward. 

Such things as length of relationship, compelling reason for her to return to Thailand etc etc. 

Some posts in this thread seem frivolous and you will find application process anything but that. 

[Bday Prang]

Just now, Fabio1980 said:

Oh ok. So, yes: Calais will be the best option.

Definitely, I was watching a clip on u tube last night , there are even public billboards erected there showing how best to go about it , courtesy of our own misguided leftists

[Bday Prang]

I apologise for any frivolity, The UK actually used to be quite easy to visit,  but just like anything else , the wrong uns  have spoilt it for everybody else

[cjinchiangrai]

Remember that she will need to show resources for her trip. She will also need cash in her account and assets/commitments that guarantee her departure.

 

If you are a Swiss or Italian national, it will weaken her case because it will be a reason to stay. Prepaid hotel bookings in her name will help.

 

You are supposed to apply with the country of entry, maybe an initial stay in Germany or Austria could help.

[theoldgit]

4 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

I think 'she'? has to apply from her country of residence.....so.....VFS Global....think they are still in the Trendy building BKK soi 13.

 

You/she can do the UK visa there at the same time.

Yes, applications need to be made in the applicants country of residence.

 

The Swiss and UK Visa Application Centres are in different locations.

 

If applicants are visiting other countries outside of the Shenghen Area that require a visa then Schengen Countries require that a visa is obtained for that country first, that used to be the case, I’m assuming it still is.

[theoldgit]

3 hours ago, cjinchiangrai said:

Remember that she will need to show resources for her trip. She will also need cash in her account and assets/commitments that guarantee her departure.

 

You are supposed to apply with the country of entry, maybe an initial stay in Germany or Austria could help.

 
Applications are considered on the applicants circumstances, whilst any sponsor will be taken into consideration, they cannot guarantee that an applicant will abide by the terms of the visa.

 

Schengen Visas must be applied for via the Consulate with jurisdiction for the main destination within the Schengen Area, ie where the applicant intends to spend the longest time, if the applicant is intending to visit more than one Member State, spending an equal amount of time in each, then they should apply via the Consulate with jurisdiction for the point of entry into the Schengen Area.