Uk Tourist Visa For Wife

[demus20]

Hello all,

With the recent UK settlement visa rules changing, i am unable to obtain a settlement visa for my wife. We have a baby daughter due in November this year.

Obviously my family would love to meet their new granddaughter/niece/cousin and of course my wife.

My concerns are:

Am i likely to be able to obtain a tourist visa for my wife to come over and visit for say 1 or 2 months? I have a job and my own place etc, i just miss the settlement visa financial requirements by a small amount per year. She has a young son & business who obviously she wouldnt want to be away from for too long.

My concerns are, if they can see that a sponsor/applicant does not reach the requirements for a settlement visa, are they likely to grant a tourist visa (especially if its involving a wife and child)

hopefully ive explained my worries clearly enough!

[7by7]

Do you live in Thailand with her? If so, then you should not have a problem.

If you live in the UK then she will need to show why she does not wish to live in the UK with you.

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[demus20]

Thanks for your quick reply.

I'm living in the UK currently. I guess in the application we just make no mention of her actually wanting to live here then!

Thanks for your help again

[tw25rw]

In the covering letter, tell them that you don't want to jeopardise future applications by overstaying.