If you are applying for a Visa for the UK, it can be a stressful time. If you are a Thai girl looking to visit the UK or if you are British and want to take your Thai girlfriend to the UK, we have some useful tips that will hopefully make the application process go a lot smoother. Make sure
With an increasing number of UK ex-pats choosing to return to Britain, many are exploring what options are available when it comes to taking their Thai wife back to the UK with them. Of course, one of the key determinants will be the duration that your Thai wife is planning on spending in the UK. If she is planning on
The number of western ex-pats living in Pattaya has been on the decline for several years now. One of the main groups leaving in numbers is the British retirees, many of whom have lived in the country for some years. There are several reasons for this with many arguing that Pattaya “isn’t what it used to be” or “the place
It is quite common for western men to meet their Thai girlfriend when they are working in a bar. Many of these girls will common with baggage, although this baggage doesn’t necessarily need to remain with them forever. No doubt you will have heard the saying “you can take the girl out of the bar, but you can’t take the
The immigration office in Pattaya is located in Soi 5, Jomtien at the following address. Address: Soi 5 Moo 12 Jomtien Beach Road Nongprue, Banglamung Chonburi 20150 Chonburi immigration contact number Tel: 038 252 750 Fax: 038 252 751 Business hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Talk to Us! Should you wish to speak to someone about an immigration matter
Visiting your girlfriend’s parents is daunting in any country, and it is certainly no different in Thailand. The difference in culture nevermind the language barriers make things even harder. However, one thing that is comforting is that they will probably be as nervous as you, although it is almost certain that they won’t show it. What to do when you
Few people would argue that it isn’t becoming increasingly difficult to live in Thailand long-term. This puts many long-term residents in an awkward situation as they may have no family and no home to return to in the UK. The Thai Retirement Visa now harder to not only obtain but also to renew and with the current strength of the
If you have read any of the usual forums in Thailand, you will no doubt have seen that this high season is expected to be one of the worst ever. Most expats and regular or long-term tourists will have noticed that many bars and restaurants are closing and several expats are being forced to return to their home countries. What
If you are based in the UK, but you want your Thai girlfriend to come and visit you in the UK, she will need to obtain a UK Tourist Visa. The most important thing to remember about this form of visa is that it is your Thai girlfriend that is making the application and not you. The British Embassy in Bangkok are
It is not only Thai wives that wish to settle in the UK, but there are also numerous Thai people living and working in the UK who may want to live in the country permanently. If you have lived in the UK for more than 10 years, it is possible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Whom does the application
