Help with Sponsorship letter

[jason_uk]

hi im in the process of bringing my wife into the uk i return to Thailand in 2 months i then have all the nessecary documentation in order to bring her here with me i am going with an agency at 35.000 baht its more then double what i would pay the embassy alone 19.300 baht but they do everything that would make it very simple for me ......i have been asked to provide a sponsorship letter on my behalf i have a rough idea of what to put on it but i would like a template or something if there is one so it looks as professional as poss or if anyone could mail me an attachment of a letter they did i would be most grateful many thanks.........jasonrobinson_uk@yahoo.com

[LivinLOS]

What UK visa costs 19300 baht ?? I take it this is not the tourist / visit visa but a more permanent residency application.

What happened with the visa app of about 6 months ago ?? Must be crazy to be married already a year plus and not have her able to live with you or you here ??

[K2]

Permanent Leave to Remain for a spouse is that much now - better let her live there for 3 years so she can get a Bristish Passport.

[Coolhand]

Here is a Singapore sponsorship letter. I am sure you can adapt this.
http://www.ica.gov.sg/downloads/serv...r/FormV39I.pdf

[jason_uk]

i see now mate so its a case of being given this by the agency i thought i had to write up something myself but it just filling in the gaps on a letter they give me ...........thanks

[jason_uk]

no mate its that i was leaving my job and just started it begginning of the year i never had the right stuff when i was there in may just gone so im returning in sept (2 months) to do it im doing it with an agency 35.000 baht but they do everything ....i married using them and they got good rep................

Originally Posted by LivinLOS

What UK visa costs 19300 baht ?? I take it this is not the tourist / visit visa but a more permanent residency application.

What happened with the visa app of about 6 months ago ?? Must be crazy to be married already a year plus and not have her able to live with you or you here ??

[crazyswede]

Awh , sounds like my 20.000thb to Mr. Agent wasn´t to mutt to mutt after all .. i feel great now, thank you

[dawsey]

Originally Posted by crazyswede

Awh , sounds like my 20.000thb to Mr. Agent wasn´t to mutt to mutt after all .. i feel great now, thank you

20k you must lub your girl too mutt
20k will buy a lot of sangsom

[seafox]

Originally Posted by dawsey

20k you must lub your girl too mutt
20k will buy a lot of sangsom

or a lot of something else

[crazyswede]

Originally Posted by dawsey

20k you must lub your girl too mutt
20k will buy a lot of sangsom

Yes im fukcing hooked .. have started some thing that i can´t stop .. thought about it even before i left LOS and i felt quiet good about it .. feels great to day even if i worrie where it will end some day/time

ps. You wount belive the prize of the ticket ive´just payed for her , but that´s another story to be red else where 5555

[stevem]

Originally Posted by jason_uk

i married using them and they got good rep................

Why do you need an agency to get married???

[dizbuster]

Originally Posted by stevem

Why do you need an agency to get married???

The following information is a direct copy of the Home Office press announcement regarding changes in the regulations.

MARRYING IN THE UK - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (10/06/05)


From 1 February 2005, if you are subject to immigration control and you want to marry in the United Kingdom (UK) you will need to follow new procedures. You must either:

hold a fiancé(e) or visitor - marriage entry clearance (visa), or
hold a Home Office certificate of approval*, or
be settled in the UK (e.g. indefinite leave to remain)

You must also give notice to marry to a registrar at one of a number of designated register offices throughout the UK. Below is a brief summary of the new rules. This page will explain how they apply to you and what you must do.

These rules do not apply to anyone who has already given notice to marry to a registrar before 1 February 2005.


Am I subject to immigration control?
If you are not an EEA or Swiss national**, and you need permission to enter or remain in the UK, you are subject to immigration control.

You are not considered to be subject to immigration control if you:

are a British citizen
are an EEA or Swiss national**
you have a certificate of entitlement in your passport demonstrating you have a right of abode in the UK.

There are some other people who are not subject to immigration control because of the work they do.

* The Home Office certificate of approval represents the written permission of the Secretary of State to marry in the United Kingdom. The need for this written permission was introduced in the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants) Act 2004.
**An EEA national is a person from any country which is part of the European Union (EU), or from Norway, Liechtenstein or Iceland.

I am overseas. Will I still need a visa if I am only visiting the UK to get married?
Yes. You will need to have a visit - marriage visa. Without this, the registrar will not be able to take your notice of marriage. This condition applies even if you are from a country where you would not normally require a visa to come to the UK.

I have already made arrangements to get married in the UK after 1 February and already have a visit visa. What should I do?
If a UK registrar has already taken notice of your marriage. or will do so before 1 February, you do not need to do anything more. If not you have not given notice of your marriage by 1 February you will need to apply for a visit - marriage visa and pay the appropriate visa application fee.

My fiancé(e) is also subject to immigration control. Do we both need to have a visa?
Yes. You must both apply for a visa and pay the fee.

What will happen if I am planning to get married in the UK, but arrive without a visa?
You may be refused entry to the UK. If you enter the UK as a visitor or for another reason for 6 months or less, you will not be able to apply for a certificate of approval.

My fiancé(e) is already in the UK (e.g. as a work permit holder, or a student) and I want to join her/him to get married in the UK. What should I do?
If you intend to stay in the UK only as a visitor for not more than six months you should apply for a visit - marriage visa. You will then be expected to leave the UK before this period expires.

If you want to stay in the UK as your partner's dependant you will need to enter the UK with a visit - marriage visa. After your marriage you must then leave the UK and return home to apply for a visa as a dependant. Please read the guidance notes relevant to your fiancé(e)'s stay in the UK for more information.

How much does a visit – marriage visa cost?
The fee is the same as for a standard (6 month) visit visa. Currently this is £36, but you must normally pay it the the local currency of the country where you are applying.

How do I apply for a visa?
You should apply to your nearest British mission that offers a visa service. Please note that if this is not in your home country, or where you are normally and legally resident, the decision on your application may not be accepted, or may be delayed.

What do I need to show to get a visit - marriage visa?
You must meet the normal requirements of the UK Immigration Rules for entry as a visitor. In addition you must satisfy the entry clearance officer that you intend to, marry during your visit to the UK.

I plan to have a church wedding/religious ceremony. Do I need to apply for a visa?
Yes. You will need a visa if you are planning to come as a visitor and get married in the UK, whether you are planning a civil or religious ceremony.

In any marriage involving civil preliminaries, you will have to show your entry clearance to the registrar when you give notice of marriage. Notice must be given at one of a number of designated register offices.

If you plan to get married at an Anglican Church, you must contact a member of the clergy at the church where you plan to get married to make the appropriate arrangements. When you arrive in the UK, you should show the immigration officer evidence that you will marry in an Anglican church.

My fiancé(e) and I are both foreign nationals who currently have leave to enter/remain in visa categories other than fiancé(e), or visit - marriage. Do we require a certificate of approval for marriage?
Yes. You will both have to make individual applications for certificate of approval for marriage. All foreign nationals who wish to marry in the UK who do not have the correct visa to do so, must obtain a certificate of approval. This is the same, whether or not you intend to settle in the United Kingdom after the marriage.

For example: two American nationals with leave to remain as students, who want to get married in the UK, would both need to apply for a certificate of approval in order to give notice to marry in the UK to a registrar. This is the case, even though the marriage would not allow either of them to qualify for settlement in the UK.

How much does it cost to apply for a certificate of approval?
The fee is currently £135 for each person who applies. You should allow 3 months for your application to be decided, but 70% of applications are decided within 3 weeks.

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If you can't be bothered to go through all this lot yourself, then you pay an agency to do it for you.

[LivinLOS]

I think he meant Diz that why did he use an agency to marry in Thailand..

He married a bit over a year ago here.. Odd to need an agency to help.

[Mav]

Originally Posted by crazyswede

Awh , sounds like my 20.000thb to Mr. Agent wasn´t to mutt to mutt after all .. i feel great now, thank you

CS......lady l know in BKK who is very good, charges 22,000 baht.....but she has a great strike rate.....have referred a few BM's on to her, and they all say she's great.

I was put onto her by a well known BM about a year and a half ago.

[crazyswede]

Originally Posted by Mav

CS......lady l know in BKK who is very good, charges 22,000 baht.....but she has a great strike rate.....have referred a few BM's on to her, and they all say she's great.

I was put onto her by a well known BM about a year and a half ago.

Thanx Mav , now i feel even more great when i know she ripped you of an x-tra 2000thb compared to the lazy bastard i hired :

[Mav]

Originally Posted by crazyswede

Thanx Mav , now i feel even more great when i know she ripped you of an x-tra 2000thb compared to the lazy bastard i hired :

Actually l got charged 18,000....inflation has kicked in since then.

[dizbuster]

Originally Posted by LivinLOS

I think he meant Diz that why did he use an agency to marry in Thailand..

He married a bit over a year ago here.. Odd to need an agency to help.

OK, he didn't say where he got married...

To marry in Thailand you need to both have your passports and proof that you are single. If you have previously been married which ended by divorce or death you will need the original certificates. If you have never been married the Thai authorities require that you produce to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a Statutory Statement of Non-Attachment notarised by your respective embassy. However not all embassies are willing to accept your word that you are single and free to marry and they may require proof of this from your home country. You are advised to contact your embassy in Bangkok directly to enquire as to their individual needs if you are not a UK national.

We supply the statutory statement required by the Thai authorities at a cost of £25 each. The British Embassy will normally charge a fee for notarising it and the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs make a nominal charge for registering it and re-issuing it as a certificate (marriage licence) to enable you to legally marry anywhere in Thailand. A further fee is required to have the document officially translated into Thai before taking it to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and this is normally about £15.

You should allow four working days in Bangkok prior to registering your marriage as you are required to have been resident in Thailand for at least three days before you marry and you must allow time for the paperwork to be processed in Bangkok. This also allows you to visit some of the attractions of this amazing city.

Thai marriage law also states that in addition to the documentation mentioned above the following rules are met:

Both parties must be at least 17 years of age and if under 20 must have the consent of their parents or guardians.

The parties must not be blood relatives.

Neither party must be of unsound mind.

Neither party must be married.

Both parties must freely consent to the marriage

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If you can't be bothered to go through all this lot yourself, then you pay an agency to do it for you.

[crazyswede]

Originally Posted by Mav

Actually l got charged 18,000....inflation has kicked in since then.

I hope you have keept your girl or else it seams like you lost all your 18.000thb there
Awh , that would make me feel real good

Hey the last one was a bad joke and i dont want the same shit back when/if things go down the drain with G/F me , okay ?? 555