Query Re Uk Visa For Thai Boyfriend

[janeo68]

My Thai boyfirend who is also the father of my baby (however his name is not on birth certificate as i had baby in England and he was not there to sign register) wants to return to england with me for at least 6 months, any ideas what type of visa i should apply for bearing in mind that there i no proof that he is the father....any help would be greatly appreciated

thanks

[Boo]

Hi

I am moving this to the Visa section but imo, if he is only planning on coming for a 6 month visit then he would need a visit visa.

The visa section will have numerous posts on what information you have to provide to get one, such as reason to retern, means of support etc.

[Eff1n2ret]

My Thai boyfirend who is also the father of my baby (however his name is not on birth certificate as i had baby in England and he was not there to sign register) wants to return to england with me for at least 6 months, any ideas what type of visa i should apply for bearing in mind that there i no proof that he is the father....any help would be greatly appreciated

thanks

A bit more info needed before any worthwhile advice can be offered:

- are you currently living in UK or Thailand?

- how do you support yourself? what support and accommodation would you have for an extended stay in UK?

- how long have you and b/f been together? what evidence do you have of your relationship?

- what's your boyfriend's job/profession? what other assets does he have?

- has he travelled outside Thailand before?

- what are your actual intentions? apart from a visit visa (maximum 6 months) the only practical alternatives are spouse, unmarried partner or fiance visa, all of which imply intention to settle in the UK.

If your boyfriend has little history of travel outside Thailand and/or a low-paid job he's unlikely to be successful applying to visit the UK for 6 months unless you can demonstrate an enduring relationship and an intention to resume life in Thailand together.

P.S. What nationality are you?

Edited February 23, 2009 by Eff1n2ret