Thai citizens who are engaged to or married to a British citizen or UK settled person can apply for a UK Fiancée or Spouse Visa. These visas allow them to enter and live in the UK under the family migration route.
The UK offers two main visa types for Thai nationals planning to live with their partner in the UK: the Fiancée Visa (for those intending to marry) and the Spouse Visa (for those already married). Both routes require applicants to meet strict immigration requirements and provide detailed documentation to demonstrate a genuine relationship.
This visa allows a Thai citizen to enter the UK for 6 months to marry their British or settled partner. After the wedding, they can switch to a UK Spouse Visa without leaving the UK.
Key requirements include:
The visa does not allow the applicant to work or study during the initial 6-month period. After marriage, they must switch to a Spouse Visa to remain in the UK and gain the right to work or study.
The UK Spouse Visa is for Thai applicants who are already legally married to a British citizen or someone with settled status in the UK. It allows the applicant to live and work in the UK for 30 months (2.5 years), renewable, with a path to permanent residency.
Requirements are similar to the Fiancée Visa, with the addition of a marriage certificate (Thai or UK), and an ongoing intent to live together permanently in the UK.
Thai nationals must apply online through the official UKVI website and schedule a biometric appointment at the UK Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Bangkok or Chiang Mai. Supporting documents must be submitted electronically or in person, and translations are required for Thai-language documents.
Applicants may choose the Priority Visa Service for faster processing (about 30 business days). Standard processing may take 2–3 months.
Thai applicants are often refused due to insufficient relationship evidence, lack of financial documentation, or missing translations. Submitting a clear and well-organized application — including photos, chat logs, travel history, and proof of cohabitation — is essential.
Fiancée Visa holders must marry within 6 months and then apply for a Spouse Visa. Spouse Visa holders may live, work, and study in the UK, and after 5 years may apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
UK partner visas are complex, and seeking expert legal advice is strongly recommended to avoid mistakes and delays.
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