October 10, 20169 yr Popular Post I thought I'd write up a post about applying for a UK Visit Visa for my Thai Girlfriend, as it seemed the requirements on the official website seemed much smaller than what I have read about people submitting, such as, photos, email messages, etc; so I thought I would send them exactly what they asked for, which was: Girlfriends Passport and Copy Girlfriends ID card and copy Short Letter from myself explaining why I'm paying for her (as we have been together for 6 years and going to visit my family for Xmas and do some tourist stuff) My passport and copy My work permit and copy Copy of my work contract Our Condo rental contract and copy (which is in her name) 6 months of my Thia bank statements showing enough savings to pay for both our trips and monthly salary payments (went to the bank to get printouts) Print out of email from my parents confirming we will be staying with them (So less spending money needed) So yes I was her 'sponsor' for the trip as she doesn't currently have a job, savings or any assets. Filled it in online and paid via paypal on the 23rd Sep, she went to apply at the office on Soi 21 on the 28th Sep, they rang her up 2 days later and asked her questions for approx 10 mins about the application (double checking facts it seemed) and the visa was ready to pick up on 7th Oct. So a very simple process really. I presume as I work here, it's more simple than say if I was living in the UK? But then there is nothing on the official website that asks to 'prove' a relationship, so is it just a 'known thing' (as opposed to an official requirement) that you should provide evidence? Although I think I read on here that someone had noticed that the requirements had changed recently.
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