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UK Visa Application from Thailand UK Visa is required for all Thai nationals to get entry to the UK.
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Some country nationals require permission to just visit or
enter the UK. These include nationals of Thailand. However,
an Entry Clearance is required by all nationals (excluding those
from the EU) who wish to go to the UK for longer than 6
months, or to work, study, or settle. For example: A citizen of
Singapore does not require a Visa to visit the UK, but if they
wish to work there, they will be required to obtain an Entry
Clearance.
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The UK Embassy in Bangkok is in partnership with VFS
(Thailand) also known as the UK Application Center. You
should tender your UK visa application at the VFS office,
which in turn forward your application to the UK Embassy.
It is not VFS who decides on your visa application. The Visa
Section of the British Embassy in governed by UK Border
Agency or (UKBA). UKBA is an agency of the UK's Home
Office.
UK VISA
Whilst submitting the UK visa application, applicants for a Spouse/ Civil Partner Visa must demonstrate that they are legally married to, or in a Civil Partnership with a partner who is a British National or permanent resident. This person must be their genuine spouse/partner and the couple must intend to live together in the UK.
To obtain a Spouse / Civil Partner Visa it is necessary for you to fulfill the basic prerequisites set out by the UK Immigration Authorities. Regardless of whether the application is made in the UK, abroad, or if you are applying for an extension (where applicable), the main requirements are similar.
If you have been together for less than four years you are granted a marriage visa for a probationary period of two years. If you are still married and living together at the end of two years in the UK permanent residence (properly known as indefinite leave to remain) will usually be granted. If you have been together for four years or more outside the UK you will be granted indefinite leave to remain (permanent residence) in the UK without having to live in the UK for two years. The UK citizen or permanent resident must have actually met their non-‐UK spouse. This is to prevent a situation that occurs sometimes in arranged marriages where the husband and wife have never met. You have to present pieces of evidence to establish your genuine on-‐going relationship i.e. photos together, correspondence exchanges, money transfer receipts, phone bills, among others.
To qualify for an Entry Clearance or Further Leave to Remain application as a Spouse / Civil Partner for a 2 year probationary period there are basic requirements that must be at least 18 years old, have met and be legally married OR have undergone a civil partnership registration. You will also need to prove that your relationship is of a genuine and continuing nature.
UK VISA FOR SPOUSE The UK Spouse Visa / Civil Partner Visa is given initially for a two-‐year probationary period and can lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and British nationality.
By: Siam Legal
UK FIANCEE VISA By: SIAM LEGAL
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The UK Fiancée Visa is for those couples who wish to be married in the UK and remain there. It is known as the Proposed Civil Partner visa for same sex couples but the requirements are exactly the same. The visa is valid for a period of 6 months during which time the couple will need to marry.
Once married the foreign spouse or partner will be eligible to extend his or her stay by applying for the Spouse/Civil Partner Visa. This application can be made within the United Kingdom or overseas and is valid for a period of 27 months. Once obtained, the foreign spouse or partner can engage in employment.
Alternatively you and your fiancée/partner may wish to consider marrying in Thailand and then apply for the UK Spouse/Civil Partner Visa in the first instance. This will reduce the number of visa applications required to remain in the UK indefinitely.
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Please also note that it is not possible to undertake a Civil Partnership in Thailand.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
The Requirements for immigration on a UK Fiancée Visa are quite similar to the rules for married couples also called the UK Spouse Visa.
You may wish to consider very carefully whether it is best to marry first and then apply for entry, as this will avoid the necessity of making a Thai Fiancée visa application and then a second application to remain as a spouse.
However, please note that it is no longer possible for most visitors to change status to a spouse visa.
In order to obtain a Fiancée / Proposed Civil Partner visa, the following requirements must be met;
During the 6 months validity of the visa you will be expected to marry your fiancée / proposed civil partner and therefore both parties must show that they intend to do just that. You and your fiancée / proposed civil partner must show that there will be sufficient funds in the UK without requiring your partner to engage in employment or seek recourse to public funds. Accommodation for you and your partner, and any dependents, must be available and suitable for the purpose of applying for a visa You must have met your future spouse or partner and demonstrate that you intend to live together permanently following your marriage. It is a requirement that both you and your partner are at least 21 years of age. Your fiancée / proposed civil partner will need to demonstrate a basic command of English (speaking and listening) at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. Your fiancée / proposed civil partner must obtain satisfactory medical clearance showing that he/she is free from infectious tuberculosis Must be available and suitable for the purpose of applying for a visa
Requirements of the UK Fiancée Visa / Proposed Civil Partner Visa?
A UK Settlement visa such as the Fiancee Visa can be applied for in Thailand. The British Embassy Bangkok is in partnership with VFS (Thailand) also known as the UK Visa Application Centre. Your partner’s application should be submitted at the VFS office who in turn forwards it to the British Embassy for assessment.
The Visa Section of the British Embassy is governed by UK Border Agency (or UKBA). UKBA is an agency of the UK’s Home Office.
The processing time for Settlement applications varies depending on the number of applications currently being received. The time taken to process your partner’s application will depend on whether it is deemed straightforward. British Embassies, High Commissions or Consulates Visa Sections are obliged to process all Settlement applications within 3
SETTLEMENT VISA PROCESS OVERVIEW
Your partner will be notified once the result of his or her application is ready for collection. Their passport will be returned endorsed with a visa if the application is successful. If the visa is refused, a letter explaining the reasons of the refusal is given together with the passport.
A Settlement entry clearance is issued with a multiple entry endorsement, which means that your partner will be able to enter and leave the UK without restriction.
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UK Visit Visa, or UK Visitor Visa is granted to those whose purpose of travel is to just visit the United Kingdom for a maximum period of six months. The standard Visit Visa is commonly
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referred to as the tourist or holiday visa. In most cases they are issued for multiple entries which allows the holder to travel into and out of the UK on multiple occasions during that period.
UK VISITOR VISA
The UK embassy in Bangkok is in partnership with VFS (Thailand) also known as the UK Application Centre. You should lodge your UK Visa application at the VFS office, which in turn forwards your application to the UK embassy. Sometimes, the embassy officer may wish to conduct an interview with you. This is either done by phone or in person once your visa application is received by the embassy.
You will be notified once the result of your application is ready for collection. Your passport will be returned to you endorsed with a visa if your application is successful. If your visa application is refused, a letter explaining the reasons of the refusal is given to you along with your passport. The period of 'leave to enter' will run from that date. Most immigration officers and Embassy staff are friendly and helpful. Keep your interaction with them friendly, respectful and to the point.
Applicants for a UK Visitor Visa from Thailand must show that he/she:
is genuinely seeking entry for not more than six months as a visitor intends to leave at the end of his visit does not intend to take employment paid or unpaid, or to produce goods or provide services does not sell goods or services direct to the public during the visit does not intend to study at a publicly funded school can be maintained and accommodated without recourse to public funds is able to show proof that he/she is able to meet the costs of their onward journey
Requirements of the UK Visitor Visa
v Proof of sufficient funds v Proof of accommodation v Evidence of strong ties to Thailand or compelling reasons that they will come
back v Evidence of stable employment v Flight ticket reservation
v In the case of sponsorship,
v Letter of invitation (by a UK citizen or permanent resident) v Letter of sponsorship (by a UK citizen or permanent resident) v Evidence of stable employment by sponsor
Additional Documents Required
HOW CAN SIAM LEGAL HELP?
(Our service does not include embassy or government fees)
We provide you with:
Full review of your sponsor and your own personal, financial &
employment history
Consultation and confirmation what type of visitor visa is
appropriate for you
Comprehensive checklist of required documents for the
applicant and the sponsor (if any)
Thorough preparation of your visa application
Submission of your visa application to the proper government
agencies
Careful arrangement of all correspondence with government
agencies
Expert advice on how to handle the consular interview
Unlimited assistance over the phone with our Visa specialists
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