- Do I need a visa for the UK?
To check if you need a visa please use the 'Do
I Need a Visa' guide on UK Border Agency website.
You will also need a visa if you are
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are stateless |
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hold an non-national travel document |
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hold a passport issued by an authority that
is not recognised in the UK |
- How do I make a UK visa application?
You can find information about how
to apply for a visa on this website. If you have
any questions about the visa application process you
can email or telephone VFS; their contact details can
be found on the 'contact us'
page of this website.
- Why do I need to provide documents in support of
an application?
UK immigration law requires the applicant to satisfy
the visa officer that they qualify for a visa under
the Immigration
Rules. You will need to provide evidence that you
qualify for a visa under the Rules. To do this you should
provide documents in support of your visa application.
- What supporting documents are needed?
Advice on what sort of supporting
documents you should submit with your visa application
can be found on this website. Everyone's circumstances
are different and it is up to you to decide what supporting
documents to submit with your application . Our list
does not cover every single eventuality, and producing
all the documents will not guarantee a visa. Applicants
should make sure they include all supporting papers
with their application, and not send, or fax us any
papers separately. Applicants should submit original
documents. We see large numbers of forged documents,
and it is easier for us to verify if an original document
is genuine. We recognise that some documents are too
valuable to submit with an application. In these cases
applicants should submit a good quality attested photocopy.
Please do not send credit cards, or original airline
tickets.
- Can my friend or family member in the UK apply
for my visa for me?
A friend or family member can assist you with your visa
application but you must ensure the information is correct
and sign the visa application form when you visit the
visa application centre. You will have to attend the
visa application centre in Thailand to submit your biometric
data. You will need a visa before you travel to
the UK or you will be refused entry.
- How do I sponsor an application?
You can find out more on the Information for sponsors
page on the UK Border Agency website.
- How long will my visa be valid for?
The period for which your visa is valid is always shown
on the visa placed in your passport. You may stay a
maximum of 6 months on each visit, or to the expiry
date of the visa, whichever is shorter. In general visit
visas can be used for an unlimited number of entries
to the UK. If you are coming for another reason, the
validity of the visa and how long you can stay can vary.
If you do not plan to travel immediately, you can ask
for your visa to be post-dated and the start date to
be deferred by up to 3 months. You must tell the visa
officer this when you make your application.
- How much does a UK visa cost?
Please see the 'visa application
fee' page on this website for information about
fees and how to pay.
- Where can I get more information?
VFS can help you with information on the visa application
process in Thailand. VFS contact details can be found
on the 'contact us' page
of this website. Guidance on visa application categories
can be found on the UK
Border Agency website.
- I wish to study in the UK. Which sort of visa should
I apply for?
Student
visitors
You should apply for this visa if:
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You
are over 18 years |
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You wish to take a short course of study lasting
less than 6 months. |
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You do not wish to work during your stay |
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You will not need to extend your stay in the
UK. |
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Your course is for less than 15 hours per week
or is in the evening or at weekends. |
You should not choose this if:
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You are taking a sandwich course or any short
course with a work placement element. |
Student
You should apply for this visa if:
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You wish to take part time employment during
your studies |
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You may need to extend your stay in the UK
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You are undertaking a short term English course
before going on to long term studies in the UK.
Give details of both courses in your application.
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Child
visitor
You should apply for this visa if:
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You are a child under the age of 18 travelling
to the UK for a short course of study lasting
less than 6 months. |
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Please note there is a requirement to demonstrate
that adequate arrangements have been made for
care in the UK. This means that you must give
the name and address of the person you will stay
with. You must also submit the necessary signed
consent forms from both parents, and the name
and passport number of who is accompanying you
to the UK. |
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