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    UK Visitors Visa for 15yr old Thai Nephew

    Hi there, My wife and I reside in Northern Ireland. My wife has British Indefinite Leave to remain and Irish citizenship. We want to invite our 15 year old Thai nephew to come and visit us in Northern Ireland. I know we have to show proof we can sustain his travel and stay in Northern Ireland without recourse to public funds, living accommodation and proof we legally reside in Northern Ireland. What I am not sure about is what my sister in law has to provide with the application in Thailand? I would imagine she has to write a letter granting permission for his travel, airline ticket and travel insurance. What other documents must she include with the application? What proof does a 15 year old show for reason to return to Thailand if he is not returning to education.

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    Most on here have been through similar procedures and processes.
    I'm sure someone with up to date info will be along soon to answer your questions

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    I do not understand. Why would a 15 year old NOT be returning for education?

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    Quote Originally Posted by nidhogg View Post
    I do not understand. Why would a 15 year old NOT be returning for education?
    There definitely be questions about that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aging one View Post
    There definitely be questions about that.
    indeed. A massive red flag I would have thought.

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    Because he will turn 16 and legally can leave if he and his family wish. Not my son. None of my business. Please explain your posts and if you cannot answer my question why did you reply

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    If, for example, there was an immigration history in which members of your wife's extended family had visited you on previous occasions, and complied, then his application may well be viewed within the context of that and if the visit coincided with school holidays and his school confirmed he was, say, a good future university candidate, then one could reasonably hope for a favourable outcome.

    However, if he is the first to be sponsored, is travelling alone, and there does not appear to be any specific reason why he should be invited then the visa officer in Delhi ( I think this is where all Thai visit visa apps are processed but it could be back in Blighty ) may well conclude he cannot be satisfied the child will leave the UK within the period claimed and will refuse accordingly.

    When one looks at it objectively, what is the point of a third world village boy travelling to a destination of indifferent significance for no discernible reason to visit a distant relative of no close connection who presumably has not returned to Thailand for some time?

    If he had been travelling with the mother during school holidays to attend some notable event and to pursue an existing close familial relationship then his chances may well be improved.

    As we say, the odds are "hasip-hasip" but perhaps even greater against.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Irishfella View Post
    Because he will turn 16 and legally can leave if he and his family wish. Not my son. None of my business. Please explain your posts and if you cannot answer my question why did you reply
    The "reason to return" is probably the single most important requirement. Over and above how much money you have or guarantees of support.

    Yes, he might legally be allowed to leave school, but having documented evidence that he will return to take up his studies would go some way to filling the "reason to return" box.

    Without that part being solidly tied down, the application costs are probably just being wasted.

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    Suggest she gives these a call. they take care of it all now.

    do be warned, they (and or) the UK Government are getting more prdatory in additional charges. like 500THB to scan something, and THB 85 for a SMS notification

    fucking Tory Bastards

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    I would strongly recommend the OP ignore the above post. The VFS have no hand in either offering advice or in the decision making process, whatsoever, they are merely an administrative conduit contracted by UKVI through which the application is submitted.

    The only relevant guidance available to the OP is that which is contained within the published You.Gov websites relating to the Immigration Rules or which may be gleaned from OISC registered immigration law practitioners.

    If it is important to the OP then they should perhaps seek qualified advice.

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    ^ Agree. Most of the application is on line now, you really only go to VFS to submit the documents/have an interview. There are of course lots of agencies in the same building that offer services in preparing submission packages. But really there is little that cannot be done just by following the website info.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nidhogg View Post

    you really only go to VFS to submit the documents/have an interview.
    An interview for what and with whom, exactly?

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    well you could give em a call and find out?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seekingasylum View Post
    An interview for what and with whom, exactly?
    The VFS officer. The applicant spends 10 or so minutes with them, one on one, mostly handing over the documents, but they are also asked details about the trip.

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    No, that is wrong. The VFS clerk is merely a functionary contracted to obtain biometric information and to take receipt of the passport and documents in support of the application. If the supporting documents have not been uploaded already by the applicant then the VFS will do this at a fee.

    Inevitably, staff have taken it upon themselves in the past to try to influence a Thai applicant but this is not within their remit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seekingasylum View Post
    No, that is wrong. .
    Yes. My bad. It is an "appointment", not an "interview". That noted, they do still ask a fair number of questions.

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    VFS have been castigated for this in the past and reprimanded by the contractor - many countries use VFS, and in relation to Trendy they also handle Australian applications.

    Some of their employees, globally and in Bangkok, have taken backhanders from immigration companies in order to sway an applicant into thinking they should consult their recommended "lawyer".

    Staff should not ask any questions pertaining to the application or the proposed visit. Some applicants may overlook a document that should accompany an application in which case the VFS clerk might draw attention to the omission but that's as far as it should go.

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    ^ Duly noted. Thank you.

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    ^^ Thanks for the info, SA.

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