Thread: UK Visa - Fuk the embassy is shit

That's the complete opposite of my recent experience there- in-and-out (with an appointment, but the wait wouldn't have been that bad without one) in less than 30 minutes, and the people I dealt with (Thai and American) were polite and professional.

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

Not to get off-topic here but the 'Merkin Embassy Consular Affairs department is total shit too. Rude, extremely crowded even if you have an appointment. I absolutely hate having to go there...

Originally Posted by FailSafe

I went to the US Embassy on Monday to renew my passport- couldn't have gone smoother- called 'em a couple times with questions beforehand and they picked up the phone right away and told me exactly what I needed to know. You Limeys need to get it together.

Originally Posted by dirtydog

My last email from them.

Thank you for contacting the UK Border Agency Visa Information Service in Bangkok.





There is no set amount of funds the Embassy requires. However, the financial evidence you provide should illustrate adequate funds to cover the return flight and accommodation and reasonable expenses, such as sightseeing costs, travel, transport etc for the applicant for the period he wishes to remain in the United Kingdom. We hope you find this information helpful.

So, how much to run thru his account every month?

just put the truth- he's a student , you support him , and give him plenty of spending money for his trip

as danish i know the rules for my country the day i have my pension and not have to work the rules is i can stay in thailand 6 month and than i have to go back to dk but i also have to have an adres where my post can go to it is ro know the rules of vhat ever country you come from

Originally Posted by Little Chuchok

^Why don't you call them?

Not a problem for us is it LC?
All my dealings with the NZ embassy have been a pleasure, helpful and friendly people,
In fact bending backwards over helpful,



no crowds, no paki's or Arabs in the que.


Excellent.

Originally Posted by peterpan

no crowds, no paki's or Arabs in the que.

That can be arranged.

You are very unlikely to get an answer you want from the embassy; mainly because all internal government information is confidential; even the colour of the toilet paper, unless they are told its not. The official secrets act is not very nice

You need to find out if your son is or can be registered as a british citizen through decent. If he has citizenship through decent then visiting the UK is going to be much easier for him. His age and your marriage status might be issues through.

if he is visiting as a thai national then you are going to have to apply, as you say for a visitors visa to spend time with your mom. Given that he's a student and therefore still your dependent then I would expect that they would be fare more interested in the ability of you and your mom to support his visit.

At the end of the day the judgement call they will make is can he afford to live in the UK for the duration of his visit, will he return to thailand before his visa ends and is he visiting to uk for the reason he has given. The evidence you need to give is any evidence they do and don't ask for that will provide yes and answers to these questions.

citizenship through decent for people born outside the UK to british fathers or mothers is surprisingly complex. anyone who has or si going to have children under these circumstances needs to read this form BN1

best of luck,

just stick a couple of million in, DD

that should do it

Originally Posted by FailSafe

You Limeys need to get it together.

It is all part of a master plan.

First we outsource everything to Asia.

Then we all move here.

Leaving the lousy weather and high prices for the Pakistanis and Poles to enjoy.

Fight the system, good one!

^^Plan!!!!

Originally Posted by hazz

decent

I think you mean 'descent', or is that how it is spelt using Simplified English?

You could always ask Andrew Drummond to start a press campaign on your behalf