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UK Citizenship Application
bigyin replied to globalThailand's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
Yes I spent north of that with daughter as well. You actually did well to get one for £85 as they go up as high as £230. Good luck with the process. -
UK Citizenship Application
bigyin replied to globalThailand's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
Yes this is all perfectly normal and fresh biometrics are required. There are free appointments but that won’t suit you as you have flights booked. Yes they don’t keep any of your documents on the day. The service agreement for citizenship is 6 months and I have not seen anyone get approval in less than 2 months. -
UK Citizenship requirements
bigyin replied to rasg's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
That is fine because the stamp will match the absences detailed in the application. They will want the latest passport as well. Have you paid the extra for UKVCAS to upload everything? -
UK Citizenship requirements
bigyin replied to rasg's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
If your wife’s passport has entry stamps then that is enough on its own. You can also use forms P60, council tax statements or other official communications. Utility bills and bank statements are not considered proof of residence. -
UK Tourist Visa for Thai Wife.
bigyin replied to Chad91's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
I second everything said by Upnotover. In your situation you will have no problem provided you address the 3 areas outlined by Upnotover. -
uk visit visa for Thai sister in law - 2023
bigyin replied to sythai26's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
It is really impossible to comment on the reasons for refusal of an application without all the facts including the rejection letter. Every applicant presumably thinks they have explained everything thoroughly but it isn’t always how it looks to someone else. From rejection letters I have seen they do normally give a clear indication of what they are not happy about. -
uk visit visa for Thai sister in law - 2023
bigyin replied to sythai26's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
I assume that you will easily be able to afford to fund the trip so just bank statements to prove this plus a letter of invitation and details about the accommodation. The main problem area is nearly always providing evidence that she will return to Thailand at the end of the trip. This needs to be given a lot of attention with full details and any written evidence in support. For example if she has a job in Thailand then a letter from her employer in English confirming she can have the time off and the job will still be open, This is just an example of one reason to return. Having children in Thailand is not, on its own, considered adequate reason to return. -
Calculating ILR visa timing.
bigyin replied to Guemlum's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
I have nothing further to offer as I have said what I think. -
Calculating ILR visa timing.
bigyin replied to Guemlum's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
I doubt that as historically things have not moved that way but as I said personal choice and of course personal opinion. I did my wife’s ILR as soon as I possibly could. -
Calculating ILR visa timing.
bigyin replied to Guemlum's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
The big benefit for some people is that ILR gives access to benefits and of course with the UK’s pre occupation with immigration it is a safeguard against any possible changes to the rules and regulations. ILR gives security of residence and entitlements but a personal choice, of course. -
Calculating ILR visa timing.
bigyin replied to Guemlum's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
Then she can apply for indefinite leave to remain anytime after October 2024 ie 28 days before completing 5 years in the UK. She doesn’t have to wait until her visa expires. -
Calculating ILR visa timing.
bigyin replied to Guemlum's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
That’s correct, anytime up until visa expires. -
Calculating ILR visa timing.
bigyin replied to Guemlum's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
She can apply 28 days before completing 5 years in the UK, so 9 April 2023. I did this for my wife. -
Language requirement for British Citizenship
bigyin replied to Monkeypants's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
I don’t think they are still on the approved list of providers but that doesn’t matter for citizenship. Level 3 is the required level and I think level 1 is higher so I think it would be ok but best to check the Home Office instructions to be sure. -
NHS Surcharge: UK Settlement Visa
bigyin replied to Steps's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
Someone will correct me if I am wrong here but I think they use a conversion rate using US $ for some reason and it always ends up costing more than expected. -
Tuberculosis Test in Thailand for Family Visa to UK
bigyin replied to Steps's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
My wife’s visas and citizenship went as smoothly as possible but the cost of FLR (which included the health surcharge) then ILR and citizenship are horrendous. Each application can take up to 6 months, there are delays getting biometric appointments if required and it is almost impossible to get any update or response from the Home Office. It is a very frustrating process. It is all necessary, however to get the end result of citizenship. -
Tuberculosis Test in Thailand for Family Visa to UK
bigyin replied to Steps's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
All of it from beginning to end. -
Tuberculosis Test in Thailand for Family Visa to UK
bigyin replied to Steps's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
Yes it is a settlement visa. Be prepared for a very long, very expensive and very annoying process to get to full settlement which is ILR. -
Tuberculosis Test in Thailand for Family Visa to UK
bigyin replied to Steps's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
Yes that’s the one. -
Tuberculosis Test in Thailand for Family Visa to UK
bigyin replied to Steps's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
When my wife did hers there was only one approved clinic in the whole of Thailand which was in Bangkok. -
Thai Police Record check
bigyin replied to MRToMRT's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
I even managed to do it online from the UK. They were surprisingly helpful and efficient. -
Land Borders open or not for border bounce ?
bigyin replied to cpfc1949's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
I suggest he goes into a travel agent and asks as most of them in the tourist areas do visa runs.