My family and I are planning a trip to Scotland at Xmas.

They have been once before, two years ago.

My daughter has no problem as she has a British passport.

My wife has not been working recently, well apart from looking after me.

The question I have is, should she get the visa before we pay for the flights?

Could there be any problem?

Would it be safe to wait until a day before the departure to get her visa?

Cheers

NN

The question I have is, should she get the visa before we pay for the flights?

Yes, this is always recommended.

Could there be any problem?

Assuming there have been no major changes in your wife's circumstances since her last visa, no.

Would it be safe to wait until a day before the departure to get her visa?

No.

How long, exactly, since her last application? She may be able to use the drop box facility.

If you meet the relevant criteria, you may send your applications to our drop box either through a travel agent, courier, representative, or in person. The drop box will be open to accept applications between 8am – 9am on Mondays – Fridays. We can only accept drop box applications at these times. Please check that you meet the criteria, and that you have enclosed full supporting documents. It may not be possible to process your application if you have not included sufficient documentation. We will give you or your representative a receipt and we aim to have your passport ready for collection within 2 working days.  For security reasons, you must produce the receipt to collect your passport.

You can use the drop box if:

You have travelled to the United Kingdom or North America within the last 2 years in the same category as you are now applying (for example as a visitor), and have evidence of this travel; or..............

Thanks GU, I'll try the drop box.

Hi Neeranam,

If I recall correctly, you live in the boonies in which case a trip to the embassy in Bangkok may be a hassle. A postal application may, therefore, be easier. Your wife would only have to attend the embassy if an interview was needed and, I would suggest, that is unlikely as she already has a positive immigration history. Just give the embassy a ring to see how they want paying.

Scouse.

Hi Neeranam,

If I recall correctly, you live in the boonies in which case a trip to the embassy in Bangkok may be a hassle. A postal application may, therefore, be easier. Your wife would only have to attend the embassy if an interview was needed and, I would suggest, that is unlikely as she already has a positive immigration history. Just give the embassy a ring to see how they want paying.

Scouse.

Hi Scouse,

I tried to phone them but they just had a recorded message which ended in Goodbye.

Do you know any direct numbers?

NN

I'm sorry, but I don't. If you ring during office hours, they should have a telephonist who answers and can put you through. However, I believe that the visa section only take calls from 13:00 until closing.

Scouse.