This is one of the most common questions that we are asked. Your Thai girlfriend has just been granted a tourist visa, her bags are packed, she’s ready to go, but does she need to have a return ticket from Australia before she departs? The answer is no she doesn’t, but this requires somewhat of an explanation. Does my Thai
Which UK visa does my Thai spouse need? It is something that we are hearing on an increasingly frequent basis that people are being forced to move back to the UK. Of course, this can be heartbreaking and it is only natural that you want to take your Thai wife with you. It is vital that you apply for the
If you are living in Thailand, much like any other place in the world, there is the potential to find yourself in a relationship with someone of the same sex, most commonly with a Thai ladyboy. If you are in a serious and subsisting relationship you may wish them to join you in the UK this visa is often called
Although a permanent visa allows you to remain indefinitely in Australia, you will need a resident return visa if you want to re-enter Australia after your travel facility expires. If you have been granted an Australian permanent visa, for example, a partner visa subclass 100 or 801, you will be permitted to remain indefinitely in Australia from the date of
Recently we had an inquiry from an Australian man living in Pattaya who wanted an Australian married partner visa for his Thai wife of almost six years. Because of his age, he was no longer able to obtain affordable expat medical insurance in Thailand and had decided to make the move back to Australia with his wife as he could
UK international landing cards to be scrapped. As of 20 May 2019, all international visitors entering the UK will no longer be required to fill in a landing card. This something that has been welcomed by many tourists coming to the UK including many Thai girlfriends but a key union believes that it will threaten the UK’s borders. UK international
Is it possible to get married in Australia on a tourist visa? This is a question often asked by our clients who want to marry their Thai partner in Australia. Some of them may have previously had a traditional Thai Buddhist wedding ceremony in Thailand and now wish to legally marry. Although a traditional Thai Buddhist wedding ceremony may add
How much money do I need for an Australian tourist visa? Firstly, you won’t find it written anywhere within the Migration Act and Regulations exactly how much money is needed to be granted a tourist visa. Except of course for the visa application charge that must be paid to submit an application. For our Thai clients submitting a tourist visa
How many times can I visit Australia on a visitor visa? There is actually no limit to the number of times you can be granted a visitor visa, but this requires somewhat of an explanation. A visitor visa is for people that want to visit Australia for a temporary visit only. Most people generally apply for a visitor visa under
What is a Thai marriage visa? Many expats living in Thailand will be married to a Thai lady. Whilst this is the natural progression in any relationship, it will also open the door to the opportunity to be able to apply for a Thai Marriage Visa. However, the Thai Marriage Visa is notoriously hard to obtain and is most frequently
