How long can my Thai wife stay in the UK?

Once they have been granted a UK Spouse Visa, your spouse can stay in the United Kingdom for a probationary period of 2 years and 9 months. By the end of that period they can apply for Leave to Remain, assuming you are still married, and remain in the country for another 2 years and 6 months.

How long can someone from Thailand stay in the UK?

You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months) and other permitted activities. You can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. You might be able to apply to stay for longer in certain circumstances, for example to get medical treatment.

How long can my foreign spouse stay in the UK?

If your Spouse Visa application is successful, you will initially be granted permission to enter the UK for a period of two and a half years (plus an additional three months if applying for entry clearance). You will need to make an extension application before the expiry of your leave.

Can my Thai wife get an UK passport?

Applying to become a British citizen is the first step in the process of applying for a British passport. Once your Thai wife has gained British citizenship and is in effect a British national she will have the opportunity to apply for a British passport.

How much is a visa for a Thai girlfriend in the UK?

The cost for a UK Fiancé visa or a UK visitor visa for a Thai girlfriend varies based on the visa type and application centre. Generally, the fiance visa application fee is £1,846, which comes with the Immigration immigration health surcharge fee of £1035 (each year).

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Can I bring my Thai wife to live in the UK?

If you are married for at least 5 years during their stay in the UK and they fulfill the requirements, they can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). This grants your Thai spouse permanent residency in the country with no additional conditions or restrictions.

How much is a wife visa in the UK?

The UK spouse visa application fee in 2025 is £1,321 if your application is made inside the UK and £1,938 if your application is made outside the UK. Other costs include Immigration Healthcare Surcharge £1,035 for each year.

Is my Thai marriage legal in the UK?

If you got legally married abroad – and the wedding followed the local laws of that country – then your marriage is legally recognised in the UK.

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Can Thai people move to the UK?

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There are several factors to consider when making the move, including obtaining the necessary visa, finding suitable accommodation, budgeting the cost of moving to the UK and understanding the local culture and customs.

Can I bring my wife to live with me in the UK?

Spouse visa requirements

You must intend to live together permanently. You must have enough money to support yourselves (and any dependents) without claiming public funds. Your sponsoring partner must earn more than £29,000 per year or have enough savings to be able to sponsor you.

What happens if you stay in the UK longer than 6 months?

While there is no formal rule limiting visitors to “6 months in any 12-month period,” immigration officers assess patterns of visits. Frequent or successive visits without clear gaps may suggest that the individual is attempting to live in the UK, which is not permitted.

What is a good reason for overstaying?

What counts as a 'good reason'? The caseworker guidance gives examples of reasons that might be accepted as beyond an applicant's control, including: Being admitted to hospital for emergency treatment. A close family bereavement.

How many Thai people live in the UK?

Regardless of birthplace, the Philippines Embassy in London estimate there are roughly 200,000 Filipinos in the UK, the Thai Embassy estimate 50,000 Thai, and the Vietnamese Embassy estimate 55,000 Vietnamese3.

Can you move to Thailand permanently from the UK?

While the specifics may vary based on your reasons for applying (investment, employment, family ties), here's a general list of requirements you must meet to be eligible for Thai Permanent Residency: Be at least 14 years old. Pass a criminal record check and provide fingerprints. Complete the application form.

Can I bring my foreign wife to the UK?

You can apply for a family visa to live with your: spouse or partner. fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner. child.

Do I get citizenship if I marry a British person?

You can apply for British citizenship by 'naturalisation' if you: are 18 or over. are married to, or in a civil partnership with, someone who is a British citizen. have lived in the UK for at least 3 years before the date of your application.

How much does UK citizenship cost?

When applying for UK naturalisation, one of the key considerations will be cost and how much you will need to pay in British Citizenship fees. The British citizenship application fee is £1,605 for naturalisation, with an additional £130 for the citizenship ceremony fee. Child citizenship applications cost £1,214.

What happens if you marry a Thai citizen?

A: Legally, you can apply after 3 years of marriage to a Thai national (if you have been living in Thailand and meet other criteria). In fact, the Nationality Act waives the usual 5-year residency requirement if you are the husband of a Thai citizen.

How long can a Thai person stay in the UK?

Apply for a UK Visitor Visa from Thailand

Also known as a Standard Visitor Visa and UK Tourist Visa, this UK Visa allows you to stay in the country for up to 6 months, giving you the opportunity to engage in various activities during your stay.

Can I divorce my Thai wife from the UK?

CAN I GET A DIVORCE IF MY SPOUSE LIVES IN ANOTHER COUNTRY? Yes, if one party lives in a foreign country, the courts in England and Wales can still deal with the divorce proceedings.

What happens after 5 years on a spouse visa?

If you've now reached five years of continuous residence in the UK on a valid Spouse visa (i.e., the full 60-month route), you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), provided you meet other ILR requirements.

How much salary is required for a spouse visa in the UK?

If you apply for a family visa as a partner, you and your partner usually need to prove that your combined income is at least £29,000 a year. This is called a 'minimum income requirement'. The financial requirements are different if either: your partner is getting certain disability or carer's benefits.

What happens if my UK spouse visa is denied?

In case of a UK spouse visa refusal, you can either appeal the decision, request an administrative review, or reapply for a Spouse visa with additional evidence. Although the Spouse visa appeal process can be complicated, immigration solicitors can help overturn the Home Office's decision, avoiding the need to reapply.