UK Tourist Visa for a Thai National
A UK tourist visa for a Thai wife or Thai girlfriend is also commonly referred to as a UK holiday visa. This visa is given to a Thai National to allow them to travel to the UK on holiday to experience the differences in culture between Thailand and the United Kingdom, meet your family and make sure that if you both wished, Your Thai girlfriend or Thai wife would be comfortable settling in the UK before you continue your marriage considerations.
We take care of all online and paper application forms and associated letters and are completely hands-on from start to finish whilst constantly communicating to update local and overseas customers on the application progress so you can relax and leave it to us
An English owned and managed company with bilingual English / Thai staff who will help your Thai partner through the entire process with no hassle and full support from the beginning of the process right up until you receive your visa
We are a well respected company and affiliated with the Pattaya Expats club. Our team go above and beyond to offer simply the best visa service in Thailand with additional benefits not offered by any other company such as an airport concierge for solo travellers.
I like to call the UK Tourist visa for a Thai the acid test, to make sure that you and your Thai partner are suited to living in your own country because it is a totally different experience than when you are on holiday in Thailand. A UK tourist visa is very sensible and the service I initially offer all my clients for their first application. A UK Tourist visa for a Thai is not designed to allow you to reside with your Thai partner in the UK. It is exactly what it says: A UK Tourist / UK holiday visa and many re-applications are not permitted. The British embassy in Bangkok will take notice if you apply too frequently.
A UK Tourist visa for a Thai is available as a 6 month, 1 year, 2 year and 5 year visa but please be aware that you can only spend a 6 months period in any one year in the UK. So if you are awarded a 6 months holiday for your Thai girlfriend or Thai wife then after 6 months in the UK together your Thai partner must then spend 6 months back in Thailand before reapplying or the British embassy will assume these visas are being used to reside in the UK illegally, “so be careful.” Just because you have had one visa does not mean you will get another.
Our UK tourist visa for your Thai partner service
Successful visa applications to the UK for a Thai national are predominantly about, presentation, documentation and impression. You must give the embassy officer the feeling that you are genuine applicants, not manufactured. The problem is that most Thai’s are fairly poor and don’t have an incentive to return to Thailand. Therefore the documents are so important to contribute to a positive decision.
At Key Visa, we have specialized in obtaining UK visas for Thai wife’s, Thai girlfriends and boyfriends and transsexuals for 18 years. Knowing how to present a visa application is the key factor to success. Taking care of your Thai partner in Thailand is a major part of our service offered to all clients because, most of the time, you are overseas not knowing what is going on and so we take it upon ourselves to babysit you both through the full process. Key Visa’s owner, Darren, is British and is the contact for the foreigner while the application is being processed.
Because the embassy tends to award visas on the merits of the documentation and presentation it is imperative that you and your Thai partner consider using professional services to complete and present your UK Tourist visa application, or the exercise can very easily end in tears. Do not be over confident: The clearing officer at the British embassy can, and will try to, find numerous reasons to refuse a UK tourist visa for a Thai.
View our information on how to prove your relationship is genuine.
Why is it so difficult? Because not every Thai national is going to the UK for the correct reasons or planning on returning.Below we have given the service offered and also the procedure we take when applying for a UK tourist visa or other associated visas.
If you are unable to come to Thailand to travel back with your partner, there is no need to worry about them travelling alone through strange airports and getting stressed when they arrive in your country alone. Our airport concierge service can meet your partner directly from their flight, escort them through the airport and through immigration to meet with you at a pre-arranged point in the airport.
- We start by advising the sponsor and the Thai applicant of the documents required.
- Our English staff deals with the sponsor and our Thai staff deals with your partner, which is important.
- When the documents are received we collate and do the translations that are needed.
- We advise if we feel any documents are missing or if there is anything that needs amending.
- We prepare the online application for the client with no mistakes and register it.
- We pay the fees online whilst doing the online application.
- We write all associated letters for you and your Thai partner with the necessary wording.
- We book the appointment to submit the visa application with your Thai partner.
- We make sure that your Thai partner says the correct information to the officers, which is important.
- We then track and check the status of the application every single day.
- When the decision has been made on the visa application we then will collect the application and passport and visa on behalf of your Thai partner from the Embassy in Bangkok.
- We then advise you when the visa has been issued and invoice you for the remaining balance.
- We also train your lady how to be polite and say the correct information to the Immigration in the UK when the documents and passport have been collected
- Or we can post this to your Thai partner’s home if they so wish if they do not wish to travel to Pattaya.
For a 6 months UK tourist visa our total fee for all of the above is ฿30,000. Included in our fee are all costs incurred during the visa application including embassy fees, translations, etc., at no increase in the quoted price.
To start the process, you pay a deposit of 15,000 THB and the remaining 15,000 THB once the visa is approved. If your visa application is denied, we may be able to resubmit your application at no further charge, this is subject to our advice after the initial appraisal of your visa documents by our team.
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What is a UK Tourist Visa?
A UK Tourist Visa, also known as a Standard Visitor Visa, allows Thai nationals to visit the United Kingdom for tourism, visiting friends and family, or attending short courses and business meetings. This visa typically permits a stay of up to six months.
Who is eligible for a UK Tourist Visa?
Thai nationals who wish to visit the UK for tourism, family visits, or other short-term purposes are eligible to apply for a UK Tourist Visa. Applicants must demonstrate that they intend to return to Thailand after their visit and that they have sufficient funds to support themselves or be supported by a sponsor during their stay in the UK.
How long can I stay in the UK with a Tourist Visa?
The UK Tourist Visa usually allows you to stay in the UK for up to six months. In some cases, you may be granted a visa for a shorter period, depending on the details of your visit. The visa can also be issued for multiple entries, allowing you to leave and re-enter the UK during its validity period.
How long does it take to process a UK Tourist Visa?
The processing time for a UK Tourist Visa typically takes around 15 working days from the date of your biometric appointment. However, processing times can vary depending on the time of year and the complexity of your application. We recommend applying well in advance of your intended travel date to avoid any delays.
Can I extend my UK Tourist Visa?
Generally, a UK Tourist Visa cannot be extended beyond the six-month period. If you need to stay longer, you would need to leave the UK and apply for a new visa from outside the country.
Can I work or study on a UK Tourist Visa?
No, the UK Tourist Visa does not permit you to work or study in the UK. The visa is strictly for tourism, visiting family or friends, or attending short courses or business meetings that do not involve any paid or unpaid work.
What happens if my UK Tourist Visa application is refused?
If your UK Tourist Visa application is refused, you will receive a letter explaining the reasons for the refusal. You may have the option to appeal the decision or submit a new application, addressing the reasons for the initial refusal. The Key Visa team can assist you in understanding the refusal letter and advise on the best course of action.
Can I travel to other countries in Europe with a UK Tourist Visa?
No, a UK Tourist Visa only allows you to enter the United Kingdom. If you wish to travel to other European countries, you will need to apply for a separate Schengen Visa, which covers most EU countries.
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