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Posted 2009-10-11 23:31:42
 idmilla, on 2009-10-11 21:21:23, said:
dowman73, on 2009-10-11 16:43:25, said: horacegoeskiing, on 2009-10-09 13:36:59, said: GOT VISA  Can't say how relieved i am. Wife now completly blotto and incapable of any coherent conversation 
Will probably get flight booked for her Thursday/Friday next week. She's travelling alone so a little daunted by the prospect.
Really didn't think i'd be writing this after 6 weeks wait!
Thanks to those who offered there support earlier.
Congratulations Just a quick reminder tell her to have all of her original medical paperwork in her hand luggage my wife who arrived last week only had a photocopy which meant she had to have a new medical check, I was waiting nervously for 3 hours after her plane had arrived I spoke to the immigration people on the phone and they said it is a very busy time for students so everyone from countries with TB here for the first time (my wife had lived in the uk for 2 years before) was being checked.
Its all in the past now but at the time very frustrating so thought I would share it.
Hi dowman73, thanks for sharing this. We will be flying on the 26th, is this all that is required, ie the passport and the TB cert? I have been told that it is a good idea to have all the application documentation with you does anyone know if this is required?
Congratulations to all those who have received their visas and commiserations to those who have not, still check the site daily even though the missus received the visa last week seems like a habit thats hard to break!
Cheers
Firstly if you're flying together then you can both go through passport control together as well, and it doesn't matter whether you both go to the EU or non EU desks but it does mean that you can go up to the desk together and are both there to answer any questions, and are not separated if there are any delays in one of the queues.
As for the documents your wife should have with her she needs her passport of course and, if there there was no problem with her TB xray, her TB certificate. If she had an abnormality on the xray and had to do the sputum test as well she should also carry the xray itself in her hand luggage. Some people, with Thai children travelling with them, have said they were asked for the childs records for child inoculations but not everybody has been asked (I think it might have been just Manchester Airport) and I've not heard of any adult that's been asked. She doesn't need to carry anything else.
Posted 2009-10-12 01:29:49
idmilla, on 2009-10-11 22:21:23, said: dowman73, on 2009-10-11 16:43:25, said: horacegoeskiing, on 2009-10-09 13:36:59, said: GOT VISA Can't say how relieved i am. Wife now completly blotto and incapable of any coherent conversation
Will probably get flight booked for her Thursday/Friday next week. She's travelling alone so a little daunted by the prospect.
Really didn't think i'd be writing this after 6 weeks wait!
Thanks to those who offered there support earlier.
Congratulations Just a quick reminder tell her to have all of her original medical paperwork in her hand luggage my wife who arrived last week only had a photocopy which meant she had to have a new medical check, I was waiting nervously for 3 hours after her plane had arrived I spoke to the immigration people on the phone and they said it is a very busy time for students so everyone from countries with TB here for the first time (my wife had lived in the uk for 2 years before) was being checked.
Its all in the past now but at the time very frustrating so thought I would share it.
Hi dowman73, thanks for sharing this. We will be flying on the 26th, is this all that is required, ie the passport and the TB cert? I have been told that it is a good idea to have all the application documentation with you does anyone know if this is required?
Congratulations to all those who have received their visas and commiserations to those who have not, still check the site daily even though the missus received the visa last week seems like a habit thats hard to break!
Cheers
suggest keeping all the application pack in the hand luggage... my mrs had a bit of an interrogation in manchester including a thorough bag search although they never asked for/checked the TB certificate!
Posted 2009-10-12 01:44:59
Quote We will be flying on the 26th, is this all that is required, ie the passport and the TB cert? I have been told that it is a good idea to have all the application documentation with you does anyone know if this is required?
There's NO "requirement" whatsoever to carry any copy documentation of visa application.
What's mandatory is original TB clearance certificate(as stated in IOM documents) and of course,the passport.
On arrival, she's likely to be subjected to, usually a very brief session, of questions at the airport by an ECO; this usually entails eg. veryfying the spouse's name,date of birth,job,address, & date of marriage in very simple English.
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Posted 2009-10-12 01:50:35
simiUK, on 2009-10-11 19:29:49, said: idmilla, on 2009-10-11 22:21:23, said: dowman73, on 2009-10-11 16:43:25, said: horacegoeskiing, on 2009-10-09 13:36:59, said: GOT VISA Can't say how relieved i am. Wife now completly blotto and incapable of any coherent conversation
Will probably get flight booked for her Thursday/Friday next week. She's travelling alone so a little daunted by the prospect.
Really didn't think i'd be writing this after 6 weeks wait!
Thanks to those who offered there support earlier.
Congratulations Just a quick reminder tell her to have all of her original medical paperwork in her hand luggage my wife who arrived last week only had a photocopy which meant she had to have a new medical check, I was waiting nervously for 3 hours after her plane had arrived I spoke to the immigration people on the phone and they said it is a very busy time for students so everyone from countries with TB here for the first time (my wife had lived in the uk for 2 years before) was being checked.
Its all in the past now but at the time very frustrating so thought I would share it.
Hi dowman73, thanks for sharing this. We will be flying on the 26th, is this all that is required, ie the passport and the TB cert? I have been told that it is a good idea to have all the application documentation with you does anyone know if this is required?
Congratulations to all those who have received their visas and commiserations to those who have not, still check the site daily even though the missus received the visa last week seems like a habit thats hard to break!
Cheers
suggest keeping all the application pack in the hand luggage... my mrs had a bit of an interrogation in manchester including a thorough bag search although they never asked for/checked the TB certificate!
Yes thanks very much for this i will check with her tonight. Looks like she will be flying in to Heathow Friday around 7pm which i suspect will probably be rush hour for the airport.
Posted 2009-10-12 09:06:57
sumrit, on 2009-10-11 23:31:42, said: idmilla, on 2009-10-11 21:21:23, said: dowman73, on 2009-10-11 16:43:25, said: horacegoeskiing, on 2009-10-09 13:36:59, said: GOT VISA Can't say how relieved i am. Wife now completly blotto and incapable of any coherent conversation
Will probably get flight booked for her Thursday/Friday next week. She's travelling alone so a little daunted by the prospect.
Really didn't think i'd be writing this after 6 weeks wait!
Thanks to those who offered there support earlier.
Congratulations Just a quick reminder tell her to have all of her original medical paperwork in her hand luggage my wife who arrived last week only had a photocopy which meant she had to have a new medical check, I was waiting nervously for 3 hours after her plane had arrived I spoke to the immigration people on the phone and they said it is a very busy time for students so everyone from countries with TB here for the first time (my wife had lived in the uk for 2 years before) was being checked.
Its all in the past now but at the time very frustrating so thought I would share it.
Hi dowman73, thanks for sharing this. We will be flying on the 26th, is this all that is required, ie the passport and the TB cert? I have been told that it is a good idea to have all the application documentation with you does anyone know if this is required?
Congratulations to all those who have received their visas and commiserations to those who have not, still check the site daily even though the missus received the visa last week seems like a habit thats hard to break!
Thanks Sumrit.
Cheers
Firstly if you're flying together then you can both go through passport control together as well, and it doesn't matter whether you both go to the EU or non EU desks but it does mean that you can go up to the desk together and are both there to answer any questions, and are not separated if there are any delays in one of the queues.
As for the documents your wife should have with her she needs her passport of course and, if there there was no problem with her TB xray, her TB certificate. If she had an abnormality on the xray and had to do the sputum test as well she should also carry the xray itself in her hand luggage. Some people, with Thai children travelling with them, have said they were asked for the childs records for child inoculations but not everybody has been asked (I think it might have been just Manchester Airport) and I've not heard of any adult that's been asked. She doesn't need to carry anything else.
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Posted 2009-10-12 18:23:58
Just some thoughts on my application experience and things I found valuable.
For those thinking about using Visa company (I also used them to organise the marriage as well) I have found remove weblink proactive and did great job especially since my application had some week areas-
- limited company
- 6 Month Relationship
- Living in a houseshare at time of the application.
I used localphone.com to do all my calls to Thailand, this gave me a full itemised bill, vital to proving my relationship. In addition they provided a local number I could use on my free mobile minutes.
I made sure when visiting Thailand I used mine and my wifes name (and when she was my girlfriend) on all hotel bookings (again for evidence)
If your girlfriend/wife moves accommodation try and get your name on the tenancy agreement, again this proved useful for the embassy.
I ordered two Tuxedo mastercard (same number). One was given to the wife, I kept the other for taking to the post office and loading it with money for her to withdraw on hers. Online you have full statement information for the visa application.
Hope this is useful to somebody
Posted 2009-10-15 01:58:37
horacegoeskiing, on 2009-10-12 12:23:58, said: Just some thoughts on my application experience and things I found valuable.
For those thinking about using Visa company (I also used them to organise the marriage as well) I have found removed weblink proactive and did great job especially since my application had some week areas-
- limited company
- 6 Month Relationship
- Living in a houseshare at time of the application.
I used localphone.com to do all my calls to Thailand, this gave me a full itemised bill, vital to proving my relationship. In addition they provided a local number I could use on my free mobile minutes.
I made sure when visiting Thailand I used mine and my wifes name (and when she was my girlfriend) on all hotel bookings (again for evidence)
If your girlfriend/wife moves accommodation try and get your name on the tenancy agreement, again this proved useful for the embassy.
I ordered two Tuxedo mastercard (same number). One was given to the wife, I kept the other for taking to the post office and loading it with money for her to withdraw on hers. Online you have full statement information for the visa application.
Hope this is useful to somebody
Thanks Horacegoeskiing..wish I'd read your tips before I applied...some good advice. Short relationships are not grounds for refusal but they do tend to attract closer scrutiny. I've stayed in many hotels with my GF but never kept the bills. She also owns her own house which is where I stay when visiting but am now finding it difficult to prove that. The ECO mentioned this is his refusal so I will have to come up with something.
Posted 2009-10-22 16:54:12
Wife got a text message this morning saying her passport is ready for collection wasnt expecting it to be so quick. ( just over 4 weeks hope its a Yes and not a quick no ! )
Which leads me to my next question -
Our home is in Chiang Mai but my wife is currently only a few hours drive ayway from bangkok for the next two days but the visa receipt is in the home.
Any chance she could just turn up with her I.D card and get the passport anyway ? Maybe say she lost the paper or something ? Or can it be posted to Chiang Mai if not ?
Posted 2009-10-23 16:59:27
Anyone know the current waiting time for settlement visa applications?
I wondered how long it was before they tell you the Interview date. My mrs will be applying early November. Anyone else doing the same time frame, can we compare discuss on here?
Cheers
Steve
Posted 2009-10-23 23:01:30
Most applications are decided without an interview.
When an application is received it basically goes into a queue to be assessed. When it reaches the head of that queue an ECO will look at it and decide on one of three options:
1) The application and supporting documents show that, on the balance of probabilities, the criteria for the visa are met; visa issued.
2) The application and supporting documents show that the criteria are not met, or fail to show that they are; application refused.
3) There is an area of doubt about whether the criteria are met or not, but not enough to refuse; applicant is interviewed.
Remember that the onus is on the applicant to provide all the necessary evidence. So prepare thoroughly; read all the guidance and if you need any advice, feel free to ask. If in doubt about whether to include a document or not; include it. Better to include something that is not needed than to miss out something that is.
The processing time is the same, as no decision will be made until an ECO assesses the application. The delay is caused by how many applications are in front of your wife's in the queue. Apply at a quite time and you will hear within days; apply at a busy time and it could be three months, or longer!
Edited by 7by7, 2009-10-23 23:05:28.
Posted 2009-10-24 17:48:34
7by7, on 2009-10-23 23:01:30, said: Most applications are decided without an interview.
When an application is received it basically goes into a queue to be assessed. When it reaches the head of that queue an ECO will look at it and decide on one of three options:
1) The application and supporting documents show that, on the balance of probabilities, the criteria for the visa are met; visa issued.
2) The application and supporting documents show that the criteria are not met, or fail to show that they are; application refused.
3) There is an area of doubt about whether the criteria are met or not, but not enough to refuse; applicant is interviewed.
Remember that the onus is on the applicant to provide all the necessary evidence. So prepare thoroughly; read all the guidance and if you need any advice, feel free to ask. If in doubt about whether to include a document or not; include it. Better to include something that is not needed than to miss out something that is.
The processing time is the same, as no decision will be made until an ECO assesses the application. The delay is caused by how many applications are in front of your wife's in the queue. Apply at a quite time and you will hear within days; apply at a busy time and it could be three months, or longer!
Thanks very much 7by7. I habe adhered to the list of docs and evidence listed by the Visa section on the website, and added a few others...I hope It will fall into the first category you list!
Thanks again
Steve
Posted 2009-10-24 18:02:44
steverino, on 2009-10-24 17:48:34, said: 7by7, on 2009-10-23 23:01:30, said: Most applications are decided without an interview.
When an application is received it basically goes into a queue to be assessed. When it reaches the head of that queue an ECO will look at it and decide on one of three options:
1) The application and supporting documents show that, on the balance of probabilities, the criteria for the visa are met; visa issued.
2) The application and supporting documents show that the criteria are not met, or fail to show that they are; application refused.
3) There is an area of doubt about whether the criteria are met or not, but not enough to refuse; applicant is interviewed.
Remember that the onus is on the applicant to provide all the necessary evidence. So prepare thoroughly; read all the guidance and if you need any advice, feel free to ask. If in doubt about whether to include a document or not; include it. Better to include something that is not needed than to miss out something that is.
The processing time is the same, as no decision will be made until an ECO assesses the application. The delay is caused by how many applications are in front of your wife's in the queue. Apply at a quite time and you will hear within days; apply at a busy time and it could be three months, or longer!
Thanks very much 7by7. I habe adhered to the list of docs and evidence listed by the Visa section on the website, and added a few others...I hope It will fall into the first category you list!
Thanks again
Steve
by the way, when is a quiet time?
Posted 2009-10-25 14:02:14
steverino, on 2009-10-24 19:02:44, said: by the way, when is a quiet time?
I'm afraid your guess is as good as mine.
Posted 2009-10-25 16:00:49
steverino, on 2009-10-23 09:59:27, said: Anyone know the current waiting time for settlement visa applications?
I wondered how long it was before they tell you the Interview date. My mrs will be applying early November. Anyone else doing the same time frame, can we compare discuss on here?
Cheers
Steve
Hi Steve
I am hoping to put our settlement application in on friday 11th Nov.
If you want to chat my email is trainers75@hotmail.com
Here is our plan -
Tues 1st Dec I fly to BKK @ 21:30
Wed 2nd Dec Arrive BKK@ 15:30 but can't do anything productive as everything is closed
Thur 3rd Dec Up @ 8am take the affirmation document which has already been fully legalized here by the foreign office to the British consular as they need to stamp it. Once we have dropped this off take the mrs for her TB scan. If you have the scan before noon you normally get the certifiate the same day. so i have been told.
Fri 4th Dec - pick up the affirmation from the consular then go to translation company to get the document translated in to thai. Then off to the Thai ministry of foreign affairs for them to do their bit. I will pay the express fee of 800 thb and hopefully get it back the same day. Then off to the amphur in bangkok and get married. will be a married man by close of play friday. yikes!!!
Sat 5th Dec Relax
Sun 6th Dec Relax
Mon 7th Dec - Not sure where but the mrs knows. we will be applying for a replacment thai passport and ID card to reflect her married name
I have been told 3 days is enough for both to be done.
Tue 8th Dec Waiting for passport / ID card
wed 9th Dec Waiting for passport / ID card
thur 10th Dec Waiting for passport / ID card
Fri 11th Dec First thing in the morning we will attempt to collect her replacement passport / ID card then off to regent house to do the biometrics and then put the visa in.
Fri afternoon take a VIP bus to Issan to see my 3 month old baby where i will stay until mon am before taking the bus back to bangkok for my flight which is monday evening.
It will be a very busy week and i am just hoping we have enough time. If anyone else on here thinks i should do something different to help speed this up help then feel free as your thoughts would be most welcome.
I just hope we can get a postiive response. i think i have done everything right, the fact we have been together for six years and the fact we have 2 children together will hopefully stand us in good stead.
i would also like to say even though i rarely post on here i want to personally thank you guys for all your postings, your help is much appreciated. there is no way on gods earth i could have put this together without the help from you fellow BM.
jack
Posted 2009-10-25 16:20:41
You can save three days by not changing the names in her passport and ID card before submitting the application.
There is no requirement under UK law for a wife to take her husband's surname upon marriage, so there is no need as far as her visa application is concerned to change her passport and ID card prior to submitting the application.
As Thais have to carry their ID card with them at all times the embassy do not want the actual card, just a photocopy. So she could submit the application and then change her ID card, which I think has to be done at her home ampur and is done on one visit. Whether Thai law says she has to change it, I'm not sure. My wife did, but says it was her choice and it was after we had submitted her visa application.
The visa in her passport will say "Spouse of (your name)" so keeping her maiden name in the passport wont be a problem. My wife didn't change her name in her passport until she renewed it at the Thai embassy in London, four years after she first came to live in the UK. Indeed for a short period she had a Thai passport in her maiden name and a British passport in her married one!
Posted 2009-10-25 20:12:15
7by7, on 2009-10-25 09:20:41, said: You can save three days by not changing the names in her passport and ID card before submitting the application.
There is no requirement under UK law for a wife to take her husband's surname upon marriage, so there is no need as far as her visa application is concerned to change her passport and ID card prior to submitting the application.
As Thais have to carry their ID card with them at all times the embassy do not want the actual card, just a photocopy. So she could submit the application and then change her ID card, which I think has to be done at her home ampur and is done on one visit. Whether Thai law says she has to change it, I'm not sure. My wife did, but says it was her choice and it was after we had submitted her visa application.
The visa in her passport will say "Spouse of (your name)" so keeping her maiden name in the passport wont be a problem. My wife didn't change her name in her passport until she renewed it at the Thai embassy in London, four years after she first came to live in the UK. Indeed for a short period she had a Thai passport in her maiden name and a British passport in her married one!
Wow that was quick thanks for your reply its appreciated. some good advice cheers
The reason i was doing the passport was because it has just 1 year before it expires. Assuming she gets her visa in 12 months time when it expires she will get the replacement from Tthai embassy. The only issue i believe is that they dont copy over the visa is that right? this emans she will then need to carry both passports with her when travelling ? Also is the cost of a thai passport in the uk the same as getting one done in BKK?
Do you know whether i need to submit all originals as part of the evidence or will certified copies from my solciitor suffice ? the
The reason i ask on previous applciations on 6 month tourist visas she has had they have kept some of the origianls including my contract of job offer which was annoying
thanks again
Posted 2009-10-25 21:35:42
Hi jac31
im not sure wether you no,but you need to make an appointment and register with the IOM.
To arrange your medical examination,please contact the international orginisation for migration (IOM)in bangkok at:
120 KASEMKIJ BUILDING 8TH FLOOR
SILOM ROAD,BANGRAK,
BANGKOK 10500
TEL:+02-234-7950-1
FAX:02-234-7956
E-MAIL:bkk.tbdp.uk@iom.int
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
1)Valid passport,and copy of that passport
2)IDcard and copy of that card
For children from 11-15 original birth cert and copy
3)Two recent colour photos,size 45mm by 35mm
( not older than 6 months)
4)Anti-natal care book for pregnant women.
EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATES:
Medical TB Detection procedure consists of:
Registration at the IOM office from 9:00-12:00h and 12:00-15:00h by appointment.
Chest X ray at one of the designated hospitals,after registration.
Certificate issuing,at IOM office.
The cert will be issued on the same day if:
The applicant completed medical examination during morning hours and reterned to the IOM office with the results not later then15:00h and:
chest X-ray findings do not warrant further examination.
hope this helps you in some way
Posted 2009-10-25 22:20:00
yeesipha, on 2009-10-25 14:35:42, said: Hi jac31
im not sure wether you no,but you need to make an appointment and register with the IOM.
To arrange your medical examination,please contact the international orginisation for migration (IOM)in bangkok at:
120 KASEMKIJ BUILDING 8TH FLOOR
SILOM ROAD,BANGRAK,
BANGKOK 10500
TEL:+02-234-7950-1
FAX:02-234-7956
E-MAIL:bkk.tbdp.uk@iom.int
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
1)Valid passport,and copy of that passport
2)IDcard and copy of that card
For children from 11-15 original birth cert and copy
3)Two recent colour photos,size 45mm by 35mm
( not older than 6 months)
4)Anti-natal care book for pregnant women.
EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATES:
Medical TB Detection procedure consists of:
Registration at the IOM office from 9:00-12:00h and 12:00-15:00h by appointment.
Chest X ray at one of the designated hospitals,after registration.
Certificate issuing,at IOM office.
The cert will be issued on the same day if:
The applicant completed medical examination during morning hours and reterned to the IOM office with the results not later then15:00h and:
chest X-ray findings do not warrant further examination.
hope this helps you in some way
hey buddy thanks for the post and yes i knew all fo this apart from the anti natal care book for women. i did not think this was necessary
cheers
Posted 2009-10-25 22:31:44
jack31, on 2009-10-25 21:12:15, said: The reason i was doing the passport was because it has just 1 year before it expires. Assuming she gets her visa in 12 months time when it expires she will get the replacement from Tthai embassy. The only issue i believe is that they dont copy over the visa is that right? this emans she will then need to carry both passports with her when travelling ? Also is the cost of a thai passport in the uk the same as getting one done in BKK?
When she obtains a new passport then she would either have to pay to have any current UK visa/leave to remain stamp transferred or, as you say, carry both old and new passports with her.
When my wife changed the name in her Thai passport they didn't give her a new passport, they simply put a name change stamp in her old one. (She was doing a five year renewal and they didn't give her a new passport, just put a renewal stamp in the old one.) However, this was before biometric passports, so it may be different now.
Whether your wife could actually apply for a new passport in her married name when her current one still has 12 months validity, I don't know.
Sorry, I can't remember the prices for renewal in BKK or at the RTE in London, but I do remember that doing it at the RTE is more expensive; but still cheap compared to the cost of renewing a British passport!
From Supporting documents
Quote You should include original documents, particularly those relating to birth, marriage, divorce and death. If you are not able to include originals of these then you should send attested copies. You should submit original documents with a photocopy of each original document. If you do not include photocopies of original documents, your original documents may not be returned to you.
Posted 2009-10-25 23:00:11
Hi Jack
Thanks for the posting...the idea was to get a few of us on here and monitor our progress. As you see from your post it has already drawn some interest and may possibly help someone else. 7by7 knows a lot about this and his input and comments are always useful.
I have prepared all my dox before leaving the Uk, but still have to get married and do the IOM (doing that on wednesday at 09.30) and then get the affirmation after, and get married etc. Directly that's done I'll submit the Visa on line and wait for an appointment to submit supporting dox.
Then the waiting starts. I'm heading back on the 30th at the latest.
By the way, what do I need to show for the affirmation, just passport and divorce papers? Can't seem to find that info anywhere.
Anyway I'm going tomorrow on Emirates....Good Luck!
Steve
Posted 2009-10-25 23:06:52
steverino, on 2009-10-26 00:00:11, said: By the way, what do I need to show for the affirmation, just passport and divorce papers? Can't seem to find that info anywhere.
Yes, just your passport and evidence that any previous marriages have ended; original documents only.
See Guidance for British nationals wishing to marry in Thailand
Posted 2009-10-25 23:25:41
7by7, on 2009-10-25 23:06:52, said: steverino, on 2009-10-26 00:00:11, said: By the way, what do I need to show for the affirmation, just passport and divorce papers? Can't seem to find that info anywhere.
Yes, just your passport and evidence that any previous marriages have ended; original documents only.
See Guidance for British nationals wishing to marry in Thailand
7by7, Any idea why there are two different samples of the form?
Posted 2009-10-27 00:22:14
7by7, on 2009-10-25 22:31:44, said: jack31, on 2009-10-25 21:12:15, said: The reason i was doing the passport was because it has just 1 year before it expires. Assuming she gets her visa in 12 months time when it expires she will get the replacement from Tthai embassy. The only issue i believe is that they dont copy over the visa is that right? this emans she will then need to carry both passports with her when travelling ? Also is the cost of a thai passport in the uk the same as getting one done in BKK?
When she obtains a new passport then she would either have to pay to have any current UK visa/leave to remain stamp transferred or, as you say, carry both old and new passports with her.
1. When my wife changed the name in her Thai passport they didn't give her a new passport, they simply put a name change stamp in her old one. (She was doing a five year renewal and they didn't give her a new passport, just put a renewal stamp in the old one.) However, this was before biometric passports, so it may be different now.
2. Whether your wife could actually apply for a new passport in her married name when her current one still has 12 months validity, I don't know.
3. I can't remember the prices for renewal in BKK or at the RTE in London, but I do remember that doing it at the RTE is more expensive; but still cheap compared to the cost of renewing a British passport!
From Supporting documents
Quote You should include original documents, particularly those relating to birth, marriage, divorce and death. If you are not able to include originals of these then you should send attested copies. You should submit original documents with a photocopy of each original document. If you do not include photocopies of original documents, your original documents may not be returned to you.
Your wife doesn't have to get a new passport now, she can have a five year extension put in her existing passport at the Thai Embassy in London when it's due to expire, so she's effectively got six years left if she wants to do it that way.
1. If doing a name change in Thailand they now issue a new passport. Not sure if it's the same if the name change is done at a Thai Embassy.
2. Yes you can, my wife got a new passport in her married name at the Bangkok passport office a few weeks after we married even though there was nearly two years left on her old one.
3. I'm sure it was 1000 baht in Bangkok, the same price as a new/replacement passport. I can't remember the costs at the Embassy in London.
Posted 2009-10-27 00:36:11
Heres a number should anybody need Translations or Photo copys or anything to do with Visa problems. its laterally 5 mins from the British Embassy its not a advert, i just found them very helpfull , The Number is 089-202 6389. the name of the person is Chanyanuch Thinwongtuam, If you come out of the Embassy turn right to the Cross roads turn left its about 5 mins walk, They also do Express marriage Registations. (1day)
Posted 2009-10-27 01:00:57
Sorry to hijack this thread but i'm new to this forum and quite new to computers too. My problem is i don't even know which form to print off for my wife to apply for a visa, i thought it was the VAF4 but i'm reading posts that say this application can only be made online, is this true? Ive been with my wife for 6 years but got married last month and heard that there is a visa which , if granted, gives her 2 years and allows her to work. It doesn't seem to say anything on the VAF4 about applying for the 2 years, is this just common knowlege that you apply for settlement and they give you 2 years or do you have to ask specifficlly. The last thing i want to do is to give a visa agent any money but i'm falling at the first hurdle, please help. thtanks in advance.
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