This is a thread I have been thinking about for a while aimed to help others going through all the hoops and hurdles and some mabe who are thinking of going through all the rigmarole and what it all entails .
I have put it in the lounge area so good discussion and a bit of laugh can be had to try to lighten up the tedious part of it .
If you go the whole hog for your missus and get her ILTR and a UK passport like I have IMHO its more than worth it .
So if anyone has any questions , tips or tricks come on down !
In the meantime I will kick it off with a few basic tips for any of you lads just setting off on this journey having just recently met the new love of your life in Thailand .
Rule number 1 .
Right from the very beginning in any relationship try to keep and preserve ANY evidence you have i.e. photos , emails etc relating to both of you
Keep it ALL .
Rule number 2.
Start keeping all your wage slips / utility bills / bank statements / current + savings accounts .
File away neatly for the next 2 or 3 years ALL these bloody documents the UKBA love paperwork .
You WILL need it , you will need evidence to support your evidence .
There are hundreds of tips + tricks so i will leave for others to add and help
but I will just add one thing at the moment for those further up the line
IF you are close to your wifes FLTR ,,, DO IT YOURSELF !
Get off your arses and spend a day at Lunar house in Croydon
DO NOT USE A SOLICITOR !