Ned Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 My Thai girlfriend got a tourist visa to Australia a couple of years ago despite the fact that she didn't qualify for a credit card, was uneducated and didn't own property. It took about six hours to get and her application was accompanied by a couple of reference letters from farang Bangkok residents. I've been here a few years now and have a "Retirement Visa" soon to be extended another 12 months. Is it true that getting a visa the second time around is a lot easier than the first time? Anyone out there with experience in such matters? Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minbari73 Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 As far as I can tell its a lot more difficult to get visas now than it was a few years ago - take those "witnessed" reference letters again, in fact make new ones and get more from other people too, even thais - take as many photos as you can and as muc h proof of your relationship as possible - a witnessed letter from you wouldnt go astray either I think its only a lot easier the second time when the first time is a success ( and this time you have more evidence and have done everything they require to the letter) - but your first is a few years ago, so who can tell ? My visa 'experience' so far is fairly recent, with one tourist application visa done and successful and about to do a prospective marriage one - but my situation is quite different I think, so good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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