Okay, I'm pretty up to date on what I need to submit to get my girl a visa for a few weeks for a wedding I'm attending in Australia, but I'm not sure how the letter of invitation and the statutory declaration work since I'm American. I know I need her bank book and copies, a letter from her employer (which is my company), my bank book, and pictures. Do I get my friends in Australia to write a letter for her? Or do I do it myself?

I have been living in Thailand for almost 7 years and am the director of my company. I don't think it will be a problem to get her a visa but I just want to make sure I don't mess it up since the trip is in October and I know it can take a month or two to get these things done. Any help is greatly appreciated!

What they look for is the means to support herself over there, and a compelling reason to come back to Thailand at the end of her visit.

In addition to the usual supporting information, it will help if you Include in the application reasons why you both must come back to Thailand after your visit. Evidence of employment here for both of you, pay slips, evidence of your directorship, company financial statement, etc, will stand you in good stead.

Writing a letter stating that you will accompany her and support her during her visit will help too, ass will any letters from friend in Australia who can vouch for her circumstances.

That's all I did when (as a UK citizen) I took my (then girlfriend) to Australia a few years back.

You can apply online now too, so no need to go to the VFS office in town.