There is no getting away from the fact that Pattaya, along with nearly everywhere else in the world has been adversely affected by the coronavirus or Covid-19. However, through all the bleak news and the despair, are there any positives that may come out after the whole sorry affair has passed and we start getting back to “normal”? Infrastructure Improvements
It is common for many Thai and farang couples to live in different countries. You may go to Thailand several times a year to see your Thai partner and thoroughly enjoy it, catching up with friends in the process. We all love coming to Thailand, but sometimes we would also like our Thai girlfriend to go to the UK and
The subject of marriage is a topic that many girls like to bring up, and that is no different anywhere in the world. However, in Thailand, it can be a subject that is brought up more often with your Thai lady keen to secure not only her own future but that of her family. Westerners are still viewed as the
Although dying is never a subject that anyone wants to think about or indeed talk about, making plans for those that you love after your passing is vital. If you live in Thailand and you have a Thai wife or long-term Thai girlfriend, you will want to ensure that they are financially looked after. In many cases, partners are often
Just as Pattaya appeared to be showing some signs of recovery, the coronavirus has once again hit the city badly. Inevitably, many of the hardest hit are the westerners working in the city. With tourist numbers being almost non-existent, many businesses face the prospect of being forced to close their door permanently. When this is combined with Sterling rapidly losing
Section EX refers to certain exceptions to the eligibility requirements for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Further Leave to Remain (FLR) for partners or parents. Paragraph EX.1 considers the possibility of leave being granted even if some of the requirements haven’t been met. What is required? You must still be in a relationship You must meet the financial requirements The majority of the
It is something that we get asked quite a lot, but knowing which visa is right for you and your circumstances, is essential. When it comes to deciding whether you need a UK Fiancée Visa or a UK Spouse Visa, it will depend solely on if you plan to get married in the UK. If you aren’t planning to marry in the
If you are planning to take your Thai girlfriend or Thai wife back to the UK for either a holiday or to live, there will inevitably be a lot of anxiety regarding the outcome of the visa application. It is certainly far from a formality that they will be granted either a UK Tourist Visa or a UK Spouse Visa and the red tape
The main concern for many regarding the UK Spouse Visa is that they meet the strict financial requirements which are identified by the Home Office. In this article, we will aim to give you an easy to follow checklist so that you can collect everything that you need. Naturally, here at Thai Visa Express, we will double-check everything before it is submitted
After Brexit and the UK finally left the EU, the iconic blue British passport has made a comeback with the first British nationals receiving the passport from the end of March 2020. It is anticipated that by the middle of the year, all new British passports will be blue. There is also good news for frequent travellers as the jumbo
