Bank Balance for UK Visa

[sandyf]

Indeed, and this is an important point.

VFS staff play absolutely no part in the decision making process and have no right to question an applicant nor offer 'advice' on an application.

They may sometimes advise an applicant that a document is missing or an included one not needed, but that is not really their function and they must forward the application as is to the embassy if the applicant tells them to.

Decisions on all applications are made by ECOs; who are UKVI staff based at the embassy; though in extremely rare instances the application may be referred to the UK for a decision.

If anyone, be it applicant, sponsor, applicant's employer etc., is does need to be questioned then this will be done, usually by telephone, by the ECO or a Thai speaking member of staff at the embassy.

Posts like this do more harm than good. When faced with reality the applicant could well become flustered and confused. Every applicant should be prepared to be questioned by VFS.

People on here are a minute fraction of the applicants going through VFS and you have no idea what goes on with VFS.

[MaprangHolmes]

Indeed, and this is an important point.

VFS staff play absolutely no part in the decision making process and have no right to question an applicant nor offer 'advice' on an application.

They may sometimes advise an applicant that a document is missing or an included one not needed, but that is not really their function and they must forward the application as is to the embassy if the applicant tells them to.

Decisions on all applications are made by ECOs; who are UKVI staff based at the embassy; though in extremely rare instances the application may be referred to the UK for a decision.

If anyone, be it applicant, sponsor, applicant's employer etc., is does need to be questioned then this will be done, usually by telephone, by the ECO or a Thai speaking member of staff at the embassy.

Posts like this do more harm than good. When faced with reality the applicant could well become flustered and confused. Every applicant should be prepared to be questioned by VFS.

People on here are a minute fraction of the applicants going through VFS and you have no idea what goes on with VFS.

Could you please explain why people should be prepared to be questioned by VFS? would you accept someone from the post office questioning you about the contents of every letter you send.

As in essence that is all VFS is, there job is to collect applications and BIO information that is all not to question anyone. Do you think that the staff who work for VFS in the UK are OISC registered?

Edited April 29, 2015 by MaprangHolmes

[Terry90]

I think I am just going to use a visa company. It is too much stress trying to sort everything out. If a visa company will help me get visa then better for me. I have found one that will do it all for 16000 bhat. Is this a good price?

Also regarding my girlfriend staying at home whilst i work it is just a test too see how she likes the uk. If she doesnt like it here then that is her decsion.

Terry

[theoldgit]

Also regarding my girlfriend staying at home whilst i work it is just a test too see how she likes the uk. If she doesnt like it here then that is her decsion.

Nothing at all wrong with using a competent agent but don't just go on price, a posh office or meaningless guarantees, go to a company that actually has experienced staff and a proven track record.

[sandyf]

Indeed, and this is an important point.

VFS staff play absolutely no part in the decision making process and have no right to question an applicant nor offer 'advice' on an application.

They may sometimes advise an applicant that a document is missing or an included one not needed, but that is not really their function and they must forward the application as is to the embassy if the applicant tells them to.

Decisions on all applications are made by ECOs; who are UKVI staff based at the embassy; though in extremely rare instances the application may be referred to the UK for a decision.

If anyone, be it applicant, sponsor, applicant's employer etc., is does need to be questioned then this will be done, usually by telephone, by the ECO or a Thai speaking member of staff at the embassy.

Posts like this do more harm than good. When faced with reality the applicant could well become flustered and confused. Every applicant should be prepared to be questioned by VFS.

People on here are a minute fraction of the applicants going through VFS and you have no idea what goes on with VFS.

Could you please explain why people should be prepared to be questioned by VFS? would you accept someone from the post office questioning you about the contents of every letter you send.

As in essence that is all VFS is, there job is to collect applications and BIO information that is all not to question anyone. Do you think that the staff who work for VFS in the UK are OISC registered?

I does not matter what you think they are there to do, you have to live in the real world.

[Terry90]

Ok does anyone know of a good visa agency with a good track record or one that they used? I was thinking of using keyvisa as i only pay a 5000bhat deposit and the rest when visa excepted which sounds good.

Thanks

Terry

[MaprangHolmes]

Indeed, and this is an important point.

VFS staff play absolutely no part in the decision making process and have no right to question an applicant nor offer 'advice' on an application.

They may sometimes advise an applicant that a document is missing or an included one not needed, but that is not really their function and they must forward the application as is to the embassy if the applicant tells them to.

Decisions on all applications are made by ECOs; who are UKVI staff based at the embassy; though in extremely rare instances the application may be referred to the UK for a decision.

If anyone, be it applicant, sponsor, applicant's employer etc., is does need to be questioned then this will be done, usually by telephone, by the ECO or a Thai speaking member of staff at the embassy.

Posts like this do more harm than good. When faced with reality the applicant could well become flustered and confused. Every applicant should be prepared to be questioned by VFS.

People on here are a minute fraction of the applicants going through VFS and you have no idea what goes on with VFS.

Could you please explain why people should be prepared to be questioned by VFS? would you accept someone from the post office questioning you about the contents of every letter you send.

As in essence that is all VFS is, there job is to collect applications and BIO information that is all not to question anyone. Do you think that the staff who work for VFS in the UK are OISC registered?

I does not matter what you think they are there to do, you have to live in the real world.

I do live in the real world and have done many visa applications and have always said to people do not answer any questions regarding the application to any visa staff, make sure that everything that is contained in the application is sent on to the embassy and have been granted every application that I have made. If people do not complain then nothing will get changed

[MaprangHolmes]

Ok does anyone know of a good visa agency with a good track record or one that they used? I was thinking of using keyvisa as i only pay a 5000bhat deposit and the rest when visa excepted which sounds good.

Thanks

Terry

This may be of interest to you http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/234399-key-visa/

[theoldgit]

The only agent I would recommend is http://www.thaivisa-express.com/uk-tourist-visa/, they are OISC registered, professional and highly competent.

Whilst I do know the staff, one of whom is a retired Entry Clearance Officer who has extensive knowledge and experience of working in Visa Sections around the world, I have no ties to them, though they do sponsor this forum and offer a lot of free advice on here.

[7by7]

Indeed, and this is an important point.

VFS staff play absolutely no part in the decision making process and have no right to question an applicant nor offer 'advice' on an application.

They may sometimes advise an applicant that a document is missing or an included one not needed, but that is not really their function and they must forward the application as is to the embassy if the applicant tells them to.

Decisions on all applications are made by ECOs; who are UKVI staff based at the embassy; though in extremely rare instances the application may be referred to the UK for a decision.

If anyone, be it applicant, sponsor, applicant's employer etc., is does need to be questioned then this will be done, usually by telephone, by the ECO or a Thai speaking member of staff at the embassy.

Posts like this do more harm than good. When faced with reality the applicant could well become flustered and confused. Every applicant should be prepared to be questioned by VFS.

People on here are a minute fraction of the applicants going through VFS and you have no idea what goes on with VFS.

You are one person whose wife may have had problems with two of her applications but who also, by your own admission, has submitted applications via VFS in the past without any problems.

Many people on here, including myself, have been involved in multiple applications via VFS and never experienced any of the problems you complain about in your other topic.

But, forewarned is forearmed.

People need to know the information in my post and similar ones by others. That way they know what to do if VFS staff do start to act beyond their remit.

[7by7]

Ok does anyone know of a good visa agency with a good track record or one that they used? I was thinking of using keyvisa as i only pay a 5000bhat deposit and the rest when visa excepted which sounds good.

Thanks

Terry

This may be of interest to you http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/234399-key-visa/

The draconian Thai defamation laws, and hence the forum rules, mean that I cannot comment too much on the failings of this, or any other, agency; but their website has many errors regarding the UK immigration rules.

Like theoldgit, the only agency I would recommend is Thai Visa Express.

[wooloomooloo]

My girlfriends has told me her sister will let her sign a form showing that she has handed over her land to my girlfriend as a reason to return to Thailand and if the Visa is excepted she will then Sign the land back over to her sister. Do you think this is a good idea to show more reasons for her to return to Thailand?

Don't bother to embellish an application in any form. The grander the plan, the more likely the application will fail.

Edited April 29, 2015 by wooloomooloo

[lanng khao]

Do you have any photos of you and her with her family,proof of visits to he home,rather than just you and her, they will be a advantage,anything to show it's a proper relationship, that's what they want to see and know,don't go overboard with the info,prove your together, prove you can take care of her when she is here, with somewhere to stay, and a letter of you documenting your relationship, and one off your parents won't go amiss and you should be quids in.

[Terry90]

Unfortunately I never met her family but I was thinking of talking to them on video call and screen shoting that and added it to the photos.

[lanng khao]

I used a place called lek travel near walking street pattaya, the done everything, booked the appointment in Bangkok, compiled all the paper work, charged 7000 baht, had the visa within a month from start to finish, if you think this ones nerve wrecking wait till your married and try for the spouse visa, haha, that's squeaky bum time mate, jai yen you will be ok..

[7by7]

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had the visa within a month from start to finish..........

It should be remembered that using a visa agent will have absolutely no bearing on the processing time; which is dependent mainly on how busy the visa section is. Apply at a busy time and it will take longer than applying at a quieter one.

Any agency who tells you that they have any influence over any part of the application process, including the processing time, is lying.