Sponsor For Wife's Tourist Visa

[pj123]

Myself and my wife are living in Thailand. The last time we went to the UK (10 days last Christmas) I sponsored my wife which was no problem as we were both working.

I am no longer working and planning on setting-up my own business in Bangkok over the next two months.

We are planning a trip to the UK for this Christmas and I am unsure how we should proceed. I am worried we will fall between the cracks in the visa system. Should my wife apply as a tourist and in her application explain why she is not being sponsored this time as I am not working? OR apply under my sponsorship but explain that my circumstances have changed but that I am supporting myself from my UK savings.

This is giving me a headache. Perhaps I am worrying unnecessarily.

[Thongkorn]

I cannot see a problem , Just re submit your old visa file , Just up date it with a letter of explanation about your new business venture.

[7by7]

You are worrying unnecessarily.

As long as you have the funds to finance the visit it matters not whether those funds come from employed income, self-employed income, savings or any combination of these.

[ThaiVisaExpress]

A Family visit visa is required ?

As she is your wife are you visiting family etc ?