Captain Chaos

My wife is about to apply for her 5th UK Visitors Visa. She has had 3 * 6 month VVs, and 1 * 12 month VV. She has been to the UK 5 times in total (always with me). Last time we applied the VFS staff advised she could apply for a 12 month VV having had 3 of the short ones. Anyone know the guideline for the next level up - could she apply for a 24 month VV this time? We plan to visit the UK in June so want to get the application in pronto. Don't think it makes any difference to the guidelines but we live in Singapore and will apply via the VFS Singapore office.

Thanks,
CC

Hello all,

I just went to renew my 12 month, multiple entry Non-Imm 'O' visa. Application was accepted - collect passport on Monday PM. Embassy pretty quiet, as usual on Fridays, Q of maybe 10 people when I arrived at 09.30 hrs.

As before, I presented:

1. Application form, photo etc
2. Copy of my UK passport and my Singapore ID card (I am a Singapore PR)
3. Copy of my wife's Thai passport and her Singapore Long Term Visitors Pass
4. Copy of our marriage certificate
5. Copy of my wife's Thai ID Card
6. Copy of my Singapore bank account statement

All of the documents were inspected but I got the impression only fleetingly, apart from the bank statement where the lady at the counter definitely had a good look. My finances are in decent shape but there was no mention of a minimum balance to be shown etc. She ticked several boxes on the form and seemed to make some brief notes but I couldn't read what she wrote upside down! The only question that was asked was the date of my previous exit from Thailand - which was during September 2010 as it happens - and she looked for the exit stamp in my PP and then wrote it on the form. I suppose this is to show that I am not trying to live in Thailand on an Non-Imm visa without extension of stay, but this is just my intepretation.

Items 2, 3 and 6 were returned to me - the only ones that were retained were the application form (obviously), marriage certificate, and wife's Thai ID card. MrsCC had signed and dated both of those (yesterday).

The fee remains at SGD250 - hasn't changed since late 2009 when I last applied for this visa.

I don't know, I just got the impression that the process was somehow a little less rigorous this time around. Perhaps there are less applications or something? I would hate for anyone who lives in Thailand to make a visa run to SG and be turned down, but if anyone has to be here anyway for another reason, might be worth giving it a bash.

They still quote a 3 year Non-Imm Visa available at SGD500 ... is that only for 'B' category? Anyone know? Might be tempted to see if I can get one next time...

Hope this helps.

CC

I'm coming up to BKK for the first time in ages this weekend. A Singaporean friend has asked me to get him a couple of pair of 10 oz gloves, focus mitts, hand wraps etc. He's very specific about it being 'Twins' gear. He's a gym instructor and seems to know what he wants. I on the other hand have only a vague knowledge of this stuff. I assume the shops at Lumpini Stadium should be the best place to go? Are they all of a muchness? Any idea about prices?

Thanks.
CC