nkg Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 My Thai girlfriend is interested in coming to the UK for a couple of weeks. She would like to apply for a UK visitor visa. Because of her job, she can only book a limited amount of holidays in a year. My understanding is that she would need to go to the Bangkok VFS to make the application, and then return again when the visa is ready. She lives and works in Phuket, and would like to spend as little time as possible in Bangkok. How much time will she need to book off work in order to apply for and receive the visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Considered using an agent? Mine achieved it with a single day in Bangkok, then a quick trip to go get her passport, Although I am somewhat closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, jacko45k said: Considered using an agent? Mine achieved with a single day in Bangkok, then a trip to go get her passport, Although I am somewhat closer. How much did the agent cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 1 minute ago, jacko45k said: Considered using an agent? Mine achieved with a single day in Bangkok, then a trip to go get her passport, Although I am somewhat closer. She got her visa before getting a passport ??? Very novel way to go about it ! OP there is no need to go to Bangkok twice, fill out the application online, book an appointment at VFS and then pay for the return by post option. Or is that for an Ozzie visa ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, faraday said: How much did the agent cost? Sorry if I misled, I didn't use one. They are quite a lot I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, cornishcarlos said: She got her visa before getting a passport ??? Very novel way to go about it ! Yes, they couldn't stick it in there if she had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Side Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Posting this in the correct forum might give you more help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Moved to the Visas to the other countries forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 She needs to apply online and then makes an appointment to visit the Visa Application Centre in Bangkok to have her supporting documents scanned and have her biometric details captured. Her passport can be returned by courier/EMS, so there's no need to travel to Bangkok twice. As your girlfriend works she should supply details of her employment with her application, if possible include a letter from her employers confirming that she has time off for her holiday and that she is expected to return to work on her return. The letter can be in Thai, but would need to be translated, or in English, if the letter is in English the author would be expected to communicate in English if the UKVI called to verify the facts in the letter. The rest of the application would be pretty standard, reasons for visit and affordability and other reasons for return. I understand that an agent might cost in the region of 20,000 Baht, and she would still need to visit the Visa Application Centre in Bangkok and do most of the leg work regarding supporting evidence. I personally wouldn't use an agent for such an application as your girlfriends. https://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/th/en/how-to-apply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkg Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 Thank you everybody for your information, it's very helpful. Looking at the link for vfs given by theoldgit, I read the following: Quote 8 Pick up your documents Return to the visa application centre to receive your documents After a visa application decision has been made, you can collect your documents from the visa application centre. Choose whether you would prefer to collect your documents in person or send a representative to pick them up for you. Collecting your documents in person; bring the receipt issued by the visa application centre and a form of Government identification. Sending a representative to collect your documents; they will need to present a letter of authorisation signed by you, bring the receipt issued to you by the visa application centre and their Government identification. It doesn't mention the possibility of having the documents posted out, only of collecting them either in person or by a representative. Can anyone confirm that having the documents posted back is definitely an option? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macahoom Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 29 minutes ago, nkg said: Thank you everybody for your information, it's very helpful. Looking at the link for vfs given by theoldgit, I read the following: It doesn't mention the possibility of having the documents posted out, only of collecting them either in person or by a representative. Can anyone confirm that having the documents posted back is definitely an option? Thank you. It's definitely an option. Cost: 280 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 https://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/th/en/premium-services/courier-service Look under Premium Services... As stated above, just 280 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkg Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 Excellent. Thank you for your help ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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