Hi

Im looking to bring my girlfriend back to the UK for 3/4 weeks december time.

Can anyone tell me if i need to book a flight for her before submitting application so they can see that she has a booked flight back or can i wait until they give me a decision on the visa?

Thanks and sorry if dull question!

ccfc1927

Don't make a confirmed booking. A provisional one wont hurt, but don't part with any money.

In fact, the embassy recommend not booking flights until she knows she is going to get the visa.

Have you got the "reason to return" bit well covered because thats the one they'll get you on. ??

Have you got the "reason to return" bit well covered because thats the one they'll get you on. ??

Hi..........

I was very interested in this topic, I too have a girlfriend in Pattaya whom I'd like to bring to the UK for a holiday.

No doubt we will be in Bangkok getting the visa before too long, can I ask what you meant by the 'reason to return' bit.

Thanks for your help.

Brian (Huddersfield England)

Have you got the "reason to return" bit well covered because thats the one they'll get you on. ??

Hi..........

I was very interested in this topic, I too have a girlfriend in Pattaya whom I'd like to bring to the UK for a holiday.

No doubt we will be in Bangkok getting the visa before too long, can I ask what you meant by the 'reason to return' bit.

Thanks for your help.

Brian (Huddersfield England)

He means the embassy have to be satisfied that GF will return to thailand and not stay in the UK, eg theyve got employment or own property to comeback to ...along those lines, if theyve got neither theyd look at it from the point of view will she comeback and more likely refuse the visa.. mind im no expert!

Don't make a confirmed booking. A provisional one wont hurt, but don't part with any money.

In fact, the embassy recommend not booking flights until she knows she is going to get the visa.

Many thanks!

can I ask what you meant by the 'reason to return' bit.

Basically, before issuing a visit visa the ECO needs to be satisfied that, on the balance of probabilities, the applicant is a genuine visitor and will leave the UL when, or before, the visa expires.

For the average tourist this is not a major problem, they have a job and maybe own property etc. For many girl/boyfriends of Brits it can be, as they will have no 'proper' job, i.e. an employer who will confirm that they will still have a job when they return, and no property. Even having children is not a valid reason by itself as many Thais travel long distances, often abroad, to work and leave their children in the care of grandparents etc.

However, this does not mean that they will not get a visa, as there are other 'reasons to return.' For many, the relationship with their British partner can be the reason.

If the ECO is satisfied that on the balance of probabilities the relationship is genuine and so the reason for visiting the UK is genuine, then they will also believe that the applicant would not want to jeopardise any future spouse or fiance application by overstaying or otherwise breaking the conditions of a visit visa.

What this means is that one is very unlikely to get a visit visa for a girl that one's barfined for a week or two, but if the relationship is long term (3-4 months minimum, IMO) then there is a very good chance of success.

Have you got the "reason to return" bit well covered because thats the one they'll get you on. ??

Hi..........

I was very interested in this topic, I too have a girlfriend in Pattaya whom I'd like to bring to the UK for a holiday.

No doubt we will be in Bangkok getting the visa before too long, can I ask what you meant by the 'reason to return' bit.

Thanks for your help.

Hi agian..........

Oh, I see, makes sense really, somthing to bear in mind, I wonder what the success rate is.

I seem to see a lot Thai women in the north of England, or, it might just be me looking!!

Thanks for taking the time to reply

Brian (Huddersfield, Northern England

Brian (Huddersfield England)

He means the embassy have to be satisfied that GF will return to thailand and not stay in the UK, eg theyve got employment or own property to comeback to ...along those lines, if theyve got neither theyd look at it from the point of view will she comeback and more likely refuse the visa.. mind im no expert!

can I ask what you meant by the 'reason to return' bit.

Basically, before issuing a visit visa the ECO needs to be satisfied that, on the balance of probabilities, the applicant is a genuine visitor and will leave the UL when, or before, the visa expires.

For the average tourist this is not a major problem, they have a job and maybe own property etc. For many girl/boyfriends of Brits it can be, as they will have no 'proper' job, i.e. an employer who will confirm that they will still have a job when they return, and no property. Even having children is not a valid reason by itself as many Thais travel long distances, often abroad, to work and leave their children in the care of grandparents etc.

However, this does not mean that they will not get a visa, as there are other 'reasons to return.' For many, the relationship with their British partner can be the reason.

If the ECO is satisfied that on the balance of probabilities the relationship is genuine and so the reason for visiting the UK is genuine, then they will also believe that the applicant would not want to jeopardise any future spouse or fiance application by overstaying or otherwise breaking the conditions of a visit visa.

What this means is that one is very unlikely to get a visit visa for a girl that one's barfined for a week or two, but if the relationship is long term (3-4 months minimum, IMO) then there is a very good chance of success.

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Excellent reply, thank you for taking the time and effort to respond.

Brian (Huddersfield Northern England)

Hi

Im looking to bring my girlfriend back to the UK for 3/4 weeks december time.

Can anyone tell me if i need to book a flight for her before submitting application so they can see that she has a booked flight back or can i wait until they give me a decision on the visa?

Thanks and sorry if dull question!

ccfc1927

i recently used Expedia.co.uk to create an itineary with my gf 's name on it looks very professional,it does not mean much but it looks like your trying!

ps we got her holiday visa for 4 weeks thanks to all again