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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 28th 2023, 8:24 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,922
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Top tips on getting a rental home and/or buying in England

We moved to East Sussex from our home in Thailand at the end of March, and we were aware of the current issues surrounding the rental market so had contacted a number of agents when our travel date...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 2nd 2023, 12:35 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,080
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Shipping Insurance

I'm very grateful for this recomendation, I've just insured with this company and achieved a massive saving with a highly reputable company.
Top marks to Ian Harrison.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 5th 2023, 10:25 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 901
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Spouse visa

Assuming your planning the five year route, the cost for the family visa application is £1,538 each, depending on where you're applying from you'll be charged in the local currency or USD, which...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jan 17th 2023, 8:22 am
Replies: 1,260
Views: 1,764,608
Posted By theoldgit

Re: UK Spouse Visa STRICTLY TIMELINES ONLY - NO CHAT

Visa Country applying from: Thailand
Type of visa: Spouse (Standard)
Visa Priority or Non-priority: Non-Priority
Online application: 22 September 2022
Documents uploaded: 22 September 2022...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jan 13th 2023, 11:49 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,047
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Renewing UK passport

Here in Thailand passports cannot be renewed online, applicants are required to complete a paper application and take it to the HMPO office in Bangkok, operated by VFS, along with a colour photocopy...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jan 7th 2023, 2:43 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,266
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Fiance visa financial requirement please help.

Whilst I agree with you, the Civil Servants who draft these instuctions, guidlines and even ammendments to the various Acts, don't just write and publish, there is supposed to be vigorous checking of...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Nov 15th 2022, 10:14 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By theoldgit

Re: B1 English test for flrm

The lawyers you've spoken to have given you incorrect advice, the advice you've been give by spouse of scouse and myself is accurate, and we've both supplied the relevent UKVI Guidlines and...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Nov 14th 2022, 12:43 am
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By theoldgit

Re: B1 English test for flrm

Applying to extend your visa after 2.5 yearsYou may have to pass a higher CEFR level if you want to stay in the UK after 2.5 years. What you need to do depends on what CEFR level you passed for your...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Nov 14th 2022, 12:38 am
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By theoldgit

Re: B1 English test for flrm

Yes, that's why I offered the advice, maybe the UKVI take the view that when an applicant demonstrates their level of English prior to their initial application, they probably will not "unlearn" it...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Nov 13th 2022, 11:21 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By theoldgit

Re: B1 English test for flrm

You only need to pass the test once, so if the test was passed at B1 for the initial application the pass is still valid the FLR & ILF stages, providing the test result hasn't been withdrawn by the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 7th 2022, 1:40 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,034
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Unfreezing of State Pension on return

That’s what I was hoping for, thanks very much. 🙏
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 6th 2022, 11:42 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,034
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Unfreezing of State Pension on return

Thanks very much, that gives me some idea.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 6th 2022, 10:57 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,034
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Unfreezing of State Pension on return

spouse of scouse Thanks for your response, what I was trying to ascertain is how that they actually calculate the "current rate", do they use the rate when my pension was frozen in 2012 and add the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 6th 2022, 6:58 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,034
Posted By theoldgit

Unfreezing of State Pension on return

After a few changes of mind before hitting the return button, we've decided to relocate to the UK, and my wife has submitted her Family Visa Application and is now in a rather long queue.
One of the...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Sep 20th 2022, 2:43 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,614
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Spouse Visa Questions

I believe the UKVI website is still advising that once Entry Clearance has been approved that the applicant has 30 days to travel, I've always believed that to be unreasonable.

I understand that...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Sep 2nd 2022, 5:09 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,614
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Spouse Visa Questions

The regulations for cash savings state "the bank/savings account can be a current, deposit or investment account, provided by a financial institution regulated by the appropriate regulatory body for...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 29th 2022, 1:53 am
Replies: 13
Views: 754
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Update ! Help

Yes, probably on both counts, but some do play this game, and the OP needs to be aware that it's something he could have in mind.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 29th 2022, 1:42 am
Replies: 13
Views: 754
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Update ! Help

Maybe he's planning to seek ILR by claiming to be a victim of domestic abuse, https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain-domestic-violence-abuse
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 26th 2022, 2:45 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,071
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Accomodation requirements for application

The option to give details of hotels or other accomodation is actually included in the online application form:

Will you be living anywhere else in the UK?(Required)
This includes staying in:

...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 26th 2022, 2:35 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,614
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Spouse Visa Questions

I'm pretty sure that the SU07 sponsorship undertaking form isn't required in your case, either by you or your mother, it's mainly used for those wishing to settle in the UK and be cared for by a...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 23rd 2022, 3:08 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,071
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Accomodation requirements for application

The application form suggests these options if you're intending to stay in accomodation other than your own property:

a hotel or bed and breakfast (B&B)
accommodation provided by an employer
...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 22nd 2022, 1:55 am
Replies: 2
Views: 643
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Changing post office location to collect BRP

I don't know if you've seen this https://www.postoffice.co.uk/identity/biometric-residence-permits-secure-card-collection but it seems pretty straightforward.

It's something we intend to do, not...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 16th 2022, 2:12 am
Replies: 2
Views: 679
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Pay for super priority after submission

The UKVI are advising that Priority and super priority visa services have been temporarily suspended for new family visa applications, I'm not sure that it was previously available retrospectively.
...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 16th 2022, 2:08 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,379
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Uk spouse visa delay

The UKVI only provide a generic response, which still advises up to 24 weeks.
...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 12th 2022, 5:36 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,467
Posted By theoldgit

Re: Full upfront rent payment to landlord

Thanks, yes I'm aware that I'm aware that we could travel as soon as we have the visa and I'm also aware of the current concession that has extended the travel times from 30 to 90 days....
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