Bukseeda

hotandhumid, on 2011-06-22 01:30:22, said:

In other words, only IF you are returning to take up permanent residence but NOT for a holiday.

My doctor pointed out to me (now I'm back in UK) that I should have had insurance every time I came back for a visit.

You should also be aware that if you've been out of the UK for a long period of time, YOU may not qualify for free health care either.

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Thailand is above the US incidentally but i think the main point (as others have noted) is the follow up to a murder.

I was in a similar situation. I simply provided my original lease and the letter stating that it was now a rolling contract. This was sufficient for the visa.

When she arrived, we added her name to the tenancy agreement although this was not required by anyone and was simply me doing everything by the book as far as the landlord was concerned.

The estate agent did this by getting my (then) fiancee to sign an addendum to the agreement. At one point there was talk of a background check (at a cost) but I made the case that this was a waste of time as there was no background TO check in the UK. The agent agreed and I remain solely liable for the rent but my wife is now a recognised tenant. The addendum cost nothing.

The agent appears to be attempting to profiteer. She can either become a joint tenant with liability for the rent and any damage etc and thus require the costly checks detailed in your post. OR she can simply be a person whom the landlord allows to live in the property with you having sole liability.

It's standard for Thailand.

My wife (when she was my gf) has also been questioned IN Thailand as to why she was travelling to Singapore. She was quizzed more leaving bangkok than she was getting in to Singapore!