I have read on this forum and on the internet about 5 & 10 year visitor visas not being issued because of the introduction of biometrics. Apparently this is no longer the case. I phoned the BE today to enquire as the VAC website http://www.vfs-uk-th.com/visafees.aspx actually refers to BUSINESS visas, not visitor visas.

The British Embassy in Bangkok will no longer be issuing 5 year or 10 year multiple entry visit/business visit visas until further notice, due to the introduction of biometrics.

They confirmed that they are issuing them if the applicant qualifies.

I was told that to qualify they want to be sure you are in a steady, secure, established relationship/marriage so the Thai won’t still have the longer visa if the couple split up.

Of course I’ve yet to meet anyone who can guarantee their relationship/marriage will last indefinitely, no matter how long they have been together!

Which is why their criteria is such a load of b0llocks!

Phil

So what are actly saying???

I've been married to the same thai lady for over 25 years. Am I eligible for a 5 or 10 yr multiple entry visa?

We have no business in thailand, no income in thailand.

Jimmy,

Phil is referring to visitors to UK not visitors to Thailand.

Phil,

The VAC website actually refers to both business and visitor 5 and 10 year visas.

The British Embassy in Bangkok will no longer be issuing 5 year or 10 year multiple entry visit/business visit visas until further notice, due to the introduction of biometrics.

Thanks for the clarification. I won't need to get excited.

Perhaps the OP should have been more specific

Perhaps the OP should have been more specific

How more specific can this quote be????????

The British Embassy in Bangkok will no longer be issuing 5 year or 10 year multiple entry visit/business visit visas until further notice, due to the introduction of biometrics.

Anyone who doesn’t understand that probably isn’t in the market for a V V

You could have included the word "British" in the subject. That would have made more sense of your post.

You could have included the word "British" in the subject. That would have made more sense of your post.

May I ask where within the subject would you suggest inserting the word British?

For Anyone Interested In 5 Or 10 Year Visitor Visa, They ARE still being issued