Visa For My Wife

[ThaiPauly]

I have taken my Wife to the UK before and she obtained her Visa from BK. That Visa has now expired.

My question is, if she wants to come to the UK again is there an Embassy or Visa office up here or does she have to go down to BK?

Also her passport is still in her maiden name not her married name. She says she does not think it is neccassary to change it, I disagree.

Can anyone please point me in the right direction here.

Many Thanks

TP

Edited September 27, 2005 by ThaiPauly

[lamphun]

The British Consulate is in the grounds of the British Council near Prince Royal School. You should go and enquire there. They will at least have the application form. It's open mornings only from 08:30 to 11:00.

[Thetyim]

My wife had to get a stamp in her thai passport to say that her name had changed. This was requested by the British embassy.

[GuestHouse]

My wife has maintained her family name on her passport, but uses my name on documents she has obtained in the UK. She presented these when applying for her most recent visa to the UK but was not asked any questions regarding which name she wished to use on her visa application.

She chooses to maintain her family name in Thailand because a Farang name can and still does cause problems when dealing with Thai officialdom.

[Rinrada]

Wifes Thai passport still in her maiden name with big red "right of Abode"stamp from our wonderfull Guv.

Her property,land and businesses in said name and its a case of anything to make life easier when in LOS.

For the rest of the world she uses her Brit/EU PP in married name and as said agion.. anything to make life easier.

Her TG gold card although in her Thai name has been accepted in Star Al. lounges even when travelling on her UK PP and TG have agreed that they recognise both her names when travelling.(still got Thai ID card of course)She carries both just in case.....

[GU22]

TP, what type of visa? I assume visit.

If the last trip was within the last 2 years and she is applying in the same category, then she is probably eligible for the Drop Box Facility.

As to names on passports. As long as it is not done to deceive or for any criminal purpose, anyone in the UK can call themselves anything they like! (Although there is probably something about obscenity in there somewhere.)

My wife kept her maiden name on her passport up until she renewed it this year, simply because we couldn't be bothered to traipse up to Kensington to change it. The name on her original settlement visa is "Miss X, spouse of Mr. Y."

Just remember to book flight tickets etc. in the same name as the passport.

Edited September 27, 2005 by GU22

[the scouser]

ThaiPauly,

The consulate in Chiang Mai doesn't deal with visa applications, other then dishing out application forms. You can, however, download a visit visa form from here.

As your wife has previously been issued with a visit visa, it is likely that a subsequent one will be issued without any enquiry, providing that your circumstances haven't changed. Therefore, it is probably easiest to submit a postal application, enclosing the supporting documents, the relevant fee, and a stamped addressed EMS envelope.. Hopefully, this way, you won't need to travel to Bangkok.

Cheers,

Scouse.

[ThaiPauly]

GU 22, its just a 2 week visit visa, Scouse, thanx a million, what do we do just fill in the form and post it?

What about the fee, can you send cash in the post?

Cheers

TP

[the scouser]

The embassy's website seems to indicate that in addition to cash they accept cashier's cheques and postal orders. I, personally, wouldn't send cash in the post.

Fill in the application form and send it off with the fee, your wife's passport, 2 x passport-sized photos, a covering letter briefly stating the purpose behind the visit and giving your circumstances in Thailand, a copy of your passport (including the page showing your immigration status), and evidence of your available funds for the trip. As your wife has had a visa before, that should be sufficient.

Scouse.

[ThaiPauly]

Thank You very much Scoucer.

You are exceptionally helpful

TP

[ThaiPauly]

ThaiPauly,

The consulate in Chiang Mai doesn't deal with visa applications, other then dishing out application forms. You can, however, download a visit visa form from here.

As your wife has previously been issued with a visit visa, it is likely that a subsequent one will be issued without any enquiry, providing that your circumstances haven't changed. Therefore, it is probably easiest to submit a postal application, enclosing the supporting documents, the relevant fee, and a stamped addressed EMS envelope.. Hopefully, this way, you won't need to travel to Bangkok.

Cheers,

Scouse.

Thanks Scouse,

I have downloaded the application form, but it gives no details of where to send it and how much it costs?

I tried searching the full Website but with no joy, do you know where I can obtain this information?

Also do you have any idea of how long it normally takes to process it?

Thanks Very Much

TP

[phusingpete]

ThaiPauly,

The consulate in Chiang Mai doesn't deal with visa applications, other then dishing out application forms. You can, however, download a visit visa form from here.

As your wife has previously been issued with a visit visa, it is likely that a subsequent one will be issued without any enquiry, providing that your circumstances haven't changed. Therefore, it is probably easiest to submit a postal application, enclosing the supporting documents, the relevant fee, and a stamped addressed EMS envelope.. Hopefully, this way, you won't need to travel to Bangkok.

Cheers,

Scouse.

Thanks Scouse,

I have downloaded the application form, but it gives no details of where to send it and how much it costs?

I tried searching the full Website but with no joy, do you know where I can obtain this information?

Also do you have any idea of how long it normally takes to process it?

Thanks Very Much

TP

Hi, there is a thread on here about uk outsourcing centre,lots of info on here.You can not apply by post but can use a courier service.Unfortunately these courier centre's are few and far between,may be one near you,certainly is 'nt near me.Good luck.

[phusingpete]

ThaiPauly,

The consulate in Chiang Mai doesn't deal with visa applications, other then dishing out application forms. You can, however, download a visit visa form from here.

As your wife has previously been issued with a visit visa, it is likely that a subsequent one will be issued without any enquiry, providing that your circumstances haven't changed. Therefore, it is probably easiest to submit a postal application, enclosing the supporting documents, the relevant fee, and a stamped addressed EMS envelope.. Hopefully, this way, you won't need to travel to Bangkok.

Cheers,

Scouse.

Thanks Scouse,

I have downloaded the application form, but it gives no details of where to send it and how much it costs?

I tried searching the full Website but with no joy, do you know where I can obtain this information?

Also do you have any idea of how long it normally takes to process it?

Thanks Very Much

TP

Hi, there is a thread on here about uk outsourcing centre,lots of info on here.You can not apply by post but can use a courier service.Unfortunately these courier centre's are few and far between,may be one near you,certainly is 'nt near me.Good luck.

ps. i have just noticed that the thread I refer to is now on page two.Not the one thats pinned...

[the scouser]

ThaiPauly,

As Phusingpete commented, the system has now changed since you started this thread. All applications are now made to the outsourced visa centre. From Chiang Mai you should be able to use the recommended courier for submitting your wife's application and as she has previously visited the UK, it is in likely that the embassy will want to interview her unless circumstances have dramatically changed. I would envisage the application taking a week to 10 days.

The pinned topic at the top of the forum contains the website and courier details.

Cheers,

Scouse.

[Nilapat]

When I was making an application for a visa I took my documents along to the British consulate in Chiang Mai and they checked them for me. They were very helpful and pointed out a couple of omissions that saved me a lot of time in the long run.

[ThaiPauly]

My Wife has NO Money or her own ..will a copy of the Chanotte Title for the house she owns suffice with an accompanying letter in English from the Developer who sold it to her?

She just spoke to the Consulate in CM who also said we should supply photos proving our relationship..I know we had to do this on our first application..but surely as we have been married 2 years this should not be necassary should it? I am sure they think its our first visit!!

The other thing is that she has a Passport in her Maiden Name with a full page inside saying her name has been changed to mine. However on the form it clearly says "State Name as it appears in your passport and underline the family name" which one should she put down ?

Thanks once again to all those that help people like me

TP

Edited June 1, 2006 by ThaiPauly

[the scouser]

TP,

The name change in your wife's passport has effectively superseded the original entry, so write the name which appears in the amendment.

I don't see the need to submit photos as it is not your wife's first visit to the UK: by issuing the first visa the embassy has already accepted that you are in a relationship. Again, for the same reason, I don't see the need to include your wife's land registry papers. However, you may as well stick them in with the application just for the sake of completeness. Your wife's principal reason to return is going to be that she's married to you and that you live in Thailand, so I would include evidence of your immigration status, your income/savings, and of any businesses in which you have a stake.

Cheers,

Scouse.

[ThaiPauly]

I knew you would help me out Scouse...Thanks a lot Mate.

There is just one last thing...I have downloaded evidence of my financial position from my Offshore Bank accounts showing the current balances... (or will do on the day we put our application in)..are these sufficient? They have the HSBC Logo on them and you can tell they were downloaded from a website...or will only Bank Statements be accepted?

Cheers

TP

[the scouser]

In theory you need the proper bank statements. However, providing the application is otherwise in order, internet printouts should suffice.

You have to demonstrate to the balance of probabilities that you have the funds to pay for the trip and some ECOs have been known to argue that internet statements do not pass the test as they could have been Photoshopped. As I say, though, unless the visa officer has a good reason to think you've messed around with them, they should do the trick.

Scouse.

[ThaiPauly]

Cheers Scouse...I owe you a beer or three

TP