My Girlfriend Wants To Visit Me

[jim50]

could anyone advise on procedures for my tai girlfriend to visit me in uk for say 3 months.is it really so difficult for her to have a holiday in uk.

[kennkate]

You ask is it so difficult for you G/F to get a Visitors Visa to the UK the answer to that is Yes & No

It all depends on her convincing the UK Embassy that she has a good resion to return to Thailand.

That is Job in Thailand. A house or assets of any kind. The main reason for refusal is ( reason to return )

Good Luck

[ESB7]

You may be better in the visa section......really depends on how many times you have been to Thailand...if its your first trip and you just met her its hit and miss but if you have a few entry stamps over the past few years and she is 20 yo or over then shouldnt be a problem for a six month visa...just be honest on the application where you met etc....

[fredtitmus]

my advice would be give as much info as possible,when you write the letter make it a long one in as much detail as possible,if you have been to thailand then it helps if you have photos together and reciepts from hotels,restaurants etc,tell them everywhere you went together and make sure her letter matches up with yours.Like the guy said before she has to have good reason to go back,if she works and gets her wage paid into a bank account and she can get a letter from her employers i dont think you will have a problem.

But i would say you need to give more info on here about your relationship with her to get the best advise.

[7by7]

Moved to visa and migration to other countries forum.

You and she need to satisfy three basic points.

1) She is a genuine visitor with a genuine reason to visit.

The reason to visit is to see and spend time with you. In your sponsor's letter write a brief history of your relationship to date, say why she is visiting at this time and outline what plans you may have for the future. Include evidence of the relationship, such as phone bills, e-mail headers and a copy of your passport to show how often you have visited her in Thailand.

2) Will she be adequately accommodated during the visit and are sufficient finances available to pay for her support during the visit without her working or claiming public funds.

Explain where she will be staying and that here will be at least one room for her use; shared with you or exclusively. Staying with you in property you own or rent is fine, as is staying with your family or friends, in which case they should write a brief letter of invitation. Whoever is providing the accomodation should provide evidence that they own the property, e.g. a mortgage statement, or if they rent then a landlord's letter giving her permission to stay there.

Finance for the visit can come from her, you, a third party or any combination of these. Whoever is providing finance should provide evidence of their ability to do so; the last 6 months bank statements are best.

3) Will she return to Thailand, or at least leave the UK, when or before her visa expires.

Does she work? If so a letter from her employer confirming she has leave of absence and that her job will be available to her on her return.

If she is a student, then similar from her university or college.

Does she own land? If yes, then proof of this.

The relationship with you is a strong factor here. If the Entry Clearance Officer is satisfied that it is a true and lasting relationship with a future then s/he will feel that she and you would not want to put that future in jeopardy by her overstaying a visit. See point 1) above.

Have a read of Visitors - visa application guide

For where and how to apply, visa fee etc., see Official UK visa application website in Thailand