Tourist Visa For Uk Or Family Visa

[slippery when wet]

Hello all forum users.

I have a visa query and was wondering if you could offer some advice.

My Thai wife and I live in the UK but would like to bring my wife’s younger sister who is 21 over for a six month visit as she has just finished uni. Now is the best time for her to visit before she secures a full time job and unable to travel.

The query is we were going to apply for a Tourist visa but I have recently heard that there is such a thing as a Family visa and I’m not too sure what the requirements are.

If anyone could offer any advice it would be very much appreciated.

Thanks a million!!!

[ThaiVisaExpress]

You require a family visit visa as she is her sister.

If you require professional help we have an office in the UK/Thailand and can process the whole application for you.

[Eff1n2ret]

The significant difference between a general visit visa and the Family Visit Visa is that the latter application attracts a right of appeal against refusal, so there have to be pretty cast-iron reasons for refusal.

Before you decide you need the services of an agent, have a look at the application form and the supporting information:-

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/en/docs/1903073/VAF1B

The principal consideration in granting a visit visa to an unattached 21-year-old female, uni graduate or otherwise, will be whether there is adequate evidence of plans to return and work in her own country.

[lungbing]

Just out of interest, is there any difference in cost between a visitor's visa and a family visa?

[7by7]

Assuming that by 'family visa' you mean a family visit visa, then no, the fee is the same.