Hi all,,,i,m in stress!,,,does anybody know the time limit on submitting my bank statement to visa people,,,,,,uk visit visa for tgf,,,i have too order my bank statement,it takes 5 working days,,,,,,,so i have to allow time before i fly out too bkk,,,,,,,,i can,t take a chance leaving it right to the wire,,,,,so i ordered them 2 weeks before departure,,,,,,,,,, then for sure i,m going to have to do some running around to make sure she has got all her documents,,,,,,,,,,,,,,it says on the guidance notes that my documents have to be original.......can anyone help,,?,,,,,,,,advice always appreciated,,,,foomanchu,,ta

All supporting documents have to be submitted with the application.

See How to Apply, Step 7 - Visit the visa application centre.

All supporting documents have to be submitted with the application.

See How to Apply, Step 7 - Visit the visa application centre.

Thanks for the reply,,,,,i was wondering if i have bank statements which are ,,maybe 3 weeks old ,when i submit my supporting documents and her application ,,is this ok?, i did read the link,,but some parts of it are not clear,,,well maybe it.s me!!,,,ta 7by 7.......

They accept internet statements these days it is 2011 & they realise most people use these.

I used internet statements and had them stamped by the bank. They seemed used to that request.

However, if you haven't signed up to receive your statements that way, then you need to use the ones they post to you.

I don't think it will matter if they're not bang up to date, three weeks ago should be fine. If the latest one was four months ago or something like that, it might be different, but they've got to realise the time it takes to get these things and the fact that they originate from the other side of the world.

If you're in any doubt, why don't you sign up for internet based statements just after you get the posted ones then print out the latest one when you land in Thailand and stick that in with the rest?

I have read the advice about supplying original bank statements as online statements could possibly be altered, I have always submitted online statements, I have never had them stamped, they have never been queried and the visa applications have always been successful. As Thai Visa Express points out, ECO's do realise that most people use internet banking, they probably do so themselves, they are able to check the authenticity of the information supplied if they are in any doubt.

As biff indicates, statements that are three weeks old should not be a problem, they are looking at the overall picture.

Edited August 22, 201114 yr by theoldgit

The ECO can ask for further evidence if required & they generally do these days. I am sure looking at your statements as long as you can demonstrate that you can maintain and accommodate her as per the rules you should be fine.

• If you have already been financially supporting her then ensure you draw the processing eco attention to this. As this may reflect in your bank statements, as will regular visits to Thailand. Also if you have an agreed overdraft with your bank get evidence of this via your local branch.

Good luck

Regards Paul

Dannai here.. nice 2 meet u all,

on this topic may I ask if u all have info regarding visit visa 2 UK when the Thai visitor has her own funds to use 4 the visit and no need for sponsor funds ?

regards

Dannai

The funds can come from anyone. If the visitor is financing their visit themselves then they simply show evidence of their own finances.

You may find UK Visit Visa Basics helpful.

Thanks guys for the advice,,my mind is at ease now.....foomanchu