Sunderland Posted May 3, 2005 Posted May 3, 2005 I live in Thailand, while my Thai wife works for Emirates Airlines in Dubai and is likely to be there for another 5 years. She would like to visit the UK from time to time during her time off. Is the process for getting a 5 year multiple entry visa quite straightforward? I presume she can apply for it in Dubai. Anyone been in similar circumstances?
the scouser Posted May 3, 2005 Posted May 3, 2005 Whilst there's no reason why an applicant cannot ask for a 5-yr multi as a first application, the embassy in Bangkok seems to have an aversion to issuing them to people without a proven track record. Consequently, if your wife has a residence permit for the UAE, I'd apply at the embassy in Dubai. She should get a letter from Emirates confirming her employment, with perhaps an additional paragraph saying that as cabin crew she will potentially be a frequent traveller to the UK and she doesn't want to have to regularly apply for single visit visas. To my mind, if someone seeks a multi-entry visa this shows that their intentions are more genuine than someone who applies for a one-off single entry but heh-ho........... Scouse.
Sunderland Posted May 3, 2005 Author Posted May 3, 2005 Whilst there's no reason why an applicant cannot ask for a 5-yr multi as a first application, the embassy in Bangkok seems to have an aversion to issuing them to people without a proven track record. Consequently, if your wife has a residence permit for the UAE, I'd apply at the embassy in Dubai. She should get a letter from Emirates confirming her employment, with perhaps an additional paragraph saying that as cabin crew she will potentially be a frequent traveller to the UK and she doesn't want to have to regularly apply for single visit visas.To my mind, if someone seeks a multi-entry visa this shows that their intentions are more genuine than someone who applies for a one-off single entry but heh-ho........... Scouse. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Fair advice, Scouser. Showing my lack of knowledge here. What would it take for her to obtain a British passport? Would she have to be a resident in the UK? It's a bloomin' pain in the backside. She can fly all over the place for work and yet it becomes a major hassle if she wants to go anywhere in her free time with me. Good luck to Liverpool tonight BTW!
the scouser Posted May 3, 2005 Posted May 3, 2005 I'll be off to the pub in a few hours. Fingers crossed for a Scouse triumph... Yes, in order to get naturalisation as a Brit there is a residency qualification unless, for example, you are in Thailand on U.K. government serice. Scouse.
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