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 Discussion on question by Jesse Nickl…

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Traveller
Jul 11 07:37
@FranckDernoncourt TBH I don’t want to engage any further on this particular topic, due to the serial Thai visa-related questions from the OP, the full Chat discussion contents, and the OP’s ban on another SE site.
Traveller
Jul 11 07:37
@FranckDernoncourt That pretty much applies to most if not all non official websites.
Traveller
Jul 11 07:37
@FranckDernoncourt See Chat
Traveller
Jul 11 07:37
It wasn’t an apology. You’ve been warned that your questions are skirting very close to spam, this one is no different despite your protestations of its genuineness
Traveller
Jul 11 07:37
Nickels See Thai eVisa official website
Traveller
Jul 11 07:37
I’m voting to close this question because it’s just a general question and the OP seems to be spamming Thailand visa-related questions.
Traveller
Jul 11 07:37
TSE is for actual problems faced by the OP, not for general questions.
Traveller
Jul 11 07:37
You should link to the sources you’ve already researched to help others answer. Is this just a general question or do you need to apply for a Thai visa yourself and aren’t sure how?
Traveller
Jul 11 07:37
What does the official Thai government website say?
 

 Discussion on question by Franck Dern…

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Traveller
Jul 7 08:31
@FranckDernoncourt For completeness, it’s the accepted norm on TSE to mention citizenship in visa-related questions / in the tags.
Traveller
Jul 7 08:31
@FranckDernoncourt Next time you want to post a question on behalf of “some friend”, it would be helpful (and would likely reduce the number of comments and down votes) if you stated that information in the question along with said “friend’s” citizenship, in case the latter influences the answer.
Traveller
Jul 7 08:31
A quick internet search of ‘what is an official passport’ would have resolved your misunderstanding.
 

 Discussion on question by Coala: Cree…

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Traveller
Jun 10 07:52
@PLL of course it is, but booking through them also gives the traveller at least some hope of help in a tricky situation such as this. As an ex AirBnb host I would never have gone down the direct cash route no matter how nice the guest seemed, for one thing I’d be worried they’d turn into the guest from hell after say the one night they’d booked on the platform and refuse to leave or otherwise disrespect my home.
Traveller
Jun 10 07:52
There’s a reason why booking direct with hosts is discouraged by platforms like Booking.com and AirBnb, and your situation is an example.
 

 Discussion on question by Felix: Sche…

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Traveller
Jun 4 12:54
@Felix No. Anyone can create an online presence, it would have minimal impact IMHO. Prove the company’s existence/size/financial means by official documents like bank statements and trading accounts showing the business is profitable.
Traveller
Jun 4 09:46
The applicant’s occupation is (from a comment) ‘agricultural director’. If that means the applicant is actually a director and employee of the company paying for the trip, IMHO it would have been advisable to provide relevant documentation eg latest financial accounts, company bank statements, to show how/from where the applicant ultimately derives their stated income. Without that, if it is a sole director-type situation, the applicant is effectively self-certifying. Which could be another reason (apart from ‘risky’ nationality/purpose’) why a visa officer found credibility lacking.
Traveller
Jun 4 09:46
@Felix IDK why you posted this question, unless it’s just to have a debate about what the refusal means. Every time someone comments, you have an answer or an opinion on it. The truth is, your question is unanswerable other than with opinions.
 

 Discussion on answer by phoog: Bringi…

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Traveller
May 14 17:04
@JobHunter69 You can be certain that Customs Officers have seen every trick in the book and heard every flimsy reason/excuse. The ‘I bought an unusually large / excessive amount of xyz items to give as gifts’ is possibly the most used and least credible.
Traveller
May 14 17:04
Penalty for making a false Customs declaration is a fine, at worst imprisonment.
 

 Discussion on question by JobHunter69…

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Traveller
May 14 17:03
How can the personal exemption apply if the items are not for your personal use (or intended to be given as gifts)?
 

 Discussion on answer by JonathanReez:…

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Traveller
Mar 28 20:32
@jay613 Not just rules for air travel. An ETA is relevant for eg travel from ROI to N Ireland by land, or by ferry from ROI to UK.
Traveller
Mar 28 20:32
@user1937198 Yes, you’re right. I overlooked the original question because the whole ‘you can get into the UK via ROI’ topic is largely redundant since ETA except for citizens/visa holders etc. as you say.
Traveller
Mar 28 20:32
@jcaron Note that an ETA is required to travel to the UK, including N Ireland, from the Republic of Ireland unless an exemption applies. See Ireland.com and US Embassy, ROI.
Traveller
Mar 28 20:32
@JonathanReez According to Discover Northern Ireland an ETA is required to travel to Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland.
Traveller
Mar 28 20:32
Genuine question (for context): do countries with a similar ‘authorisation to travel’ regime, such as USA, Canada, Australia, allow their citizens who are dual nationals to fly to those countries on an ESTA/ETA? Or do they require their citizens to travel with a valid passport, as per the UK regime? The UK seems to have strengthened its Immigration regime by introducing a system that other countries have had for years, yet it seems to be causing consternation despite the change having been flagged for many months.
 

 Discussion on question by Hani Abdull…

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Traveller
Jan 30 11:03
The invitation form contains a warning about possible fine/prosecution/imprisonment if anything in it is incorrect or a knowingly false statement.
Traveller
Jan 30 11:03
Your brother will need a much better reason than ‘not wanting to go back’ in order to apply for asylum. Why Italy? He’ll end up in Albania
 

 Discussion on question by Inquiring M…

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Traveller
Oct 22, 2024 14:05
‘He’ could well be a ‘she’. Definitely a scam. Don’t send money and don’t pay for a flight for someone you’ve never met in person.
 

 Discussion on question by Rilrew: Rul…

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Traveller
Oct 14, 2024 04:30
@WeatherVane Ditto Australia as another example. Also warnings on US travel advice
Traveller
Oct 14, 2024 04:30
You can keep things really general by avoiding using either name, eg ‘I’m here for a visit’, or ‘what’s the best local food’.
Traveller
Oct 14, 2024 04:30
@Rilrew The article says the name has fascist connotations. That’s the explanation. Browsing this lengthy Wiki, I didn’t see specific mention that Transnistria is absolutely not an offensive name.
 

 Discussion on question by T-Maree: Ov…

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Traveller
Oct 13, 2024 10:15
I understand I won’t be able to come back to the USA for 10 years. Others with better knowledge may comment, however I think that re-entry even after the statutory 10 years is not necessarily a given.
Traveller
Oct 13, 2024 10:15
Where have you seen that?
 

 Discussion on question by stevec: Wha…

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Traveller
Oct 9, 2024 15:20
The hotel could refuse you check-in, ask you to pay in advance for your entire stay, ask for a damage/extras deposit. You should check with the hotel.
 

 Discussion on question by Shane H: Do…

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Traveller
Oct 4, 2024 03:08
You can watch examples of why travellers get tested for drugs in tv shows about the work of Immigration / Customs teams. If you’ve taken marijuana in the past, make sure your luggage and belongings don’t contain any trace from previous use that sniffer dogs might pick up on.
 

 Discussion on answer by littleadv: I …

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Traveller
Sep 30, 2024 12:47
@phoog That sounds like an answer :-)
 

 Discussion on question by CeCe Duvoir…

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Traveller
Aug 30, 2024 18:37
Shall I file a complaint to the airport? Maybe, if you don’t mind risking a more challenging experience than what sounds like a clumsy attempt at humour at the border next time.
 

 Discussion on question by Falcon: Sch…

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Traveller
Jul 16, 2024 04:16
@SaranshSharma The ‘apply to Estonia’ approach apparently didn’t work for you when you tried it after a couple of refusals. Not exactly a ringing endorsement for your recommendation to the OP.
Traveller
Jul 16, 2024 04:16
@Falcon What did you add the second time you applied? Maybe evidence of the wedding venue booking? (I know it’s a friend’s wedding so one could argue against needing that, but if you just reapplied without improving any supporting documentation, a 2nd refusal was inevitable). Spain will have seen your French refusals, probably concluded ‘visa shopping’ (especially if you gave a completely different reason for travel/itinerary). Does your business require your physical presence in India? You’re in a ‘refusal tailspin’ now, I agree with the answers that advise to stop applying for now.
Traveller
Jul 16, 2024 04:16
@Falcon Is the wedding in Spain or France? Where did you apply to first? Did you give the wedding as your purpose of the trip for all three applications? What evidence of it taking place did you provide each time?
Traveller
Jul 16, 2024 04:16
@SaranshSharma The rejection rate might well be lower in certain Schengen countries but that doesn’t mean they’re not capable of spotting an obvious case of visa shopping.
 

 Discussion between Traveller and Trav…

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Traveller
Jun 14, 2024 06:42
Is this your first application to the UK? What travel history do you have?
Traveller
Jun 14, 2024 06:41
UK application guidance explicitly states that return tickets are not required at the application stage. At the border, the IO may/will ask to see the return proof, but having a ticket home isn’t proof someone will actually get on the plane. Modifying the leave email is madness, and if discovered would get you an automatic refusal AND a 10 year ban for deception.
Traveller
Jun 14, 2024 06:37
Not personally, but of course they can do that.
Traveller
Jun 14, 2024 06:31
I can’t tell you what to do, however…I see (big) red flags. You can work remotely, your family is travelling with you, and you have family in the UK. What compelling proof of ties to India do you have that would convince the ECO you would leave the UK?
Traveller
Jun 14, 2024 06:27
There’s no interview for a UK visa application so the IO won’t ask about it at that stage. If the Border Officer asks you on arrival, you should tell the truth (they are pretty good at detecting evasions/half-truths/lies face to face). I’m not 100% sure but AFAIK (based on the numerous references to it in questions on TSE) it is standard practice for Indian applicants to submit a NOC from their employer when applying for a UK visa.
Traveller
Jun 14, 2024 06:27
If you plan to submit evidence of leave approval with your application, the discrepancy will be apparent and you’ll have to explain it. The ECO may also wonder about your intention to leave the UK if it seems that you can work remotely in the UK without your overseas employer being aware of that. The UK does not require flight bookings with an application. If I were you, I’d change your plan and stick with the 4 weeks approved leave. Especially if this is your first application to the UK.
Traveller
Jun 14, 2024 06:27
As stated in the duplicate question, it is ok to do some limited remote working, but the primary purpose of a visit must be a permitted activity eg tourism. A visit should be financially viable without the need for remote working and a visitor must be genuinely employed overseas. As for hiding your intentions. the standard advice on TSE is to never lie to Immigration.
 

 Discussion on answer by Saransh Sharm…

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Traveller
May 15, 2024 16:40
@SaranshSharma Ok, removed. However, Turkey is not obliged to allow entry. If they see the OP’s recent travel history, chances are they will at best ask some possibly hard-to-answer questions and at worst deny entry.
Traveller
May 15, 2024 16:40
@SaranshSharma Who is ‘them’? The homestay or UK Border Force? If you’re referring to the latter, no-one can ‘make them’ call the parents. The OP needs to make sure he/she is carrying all the required paperwork to demonstrate compliance with the rules. UKVI gave the OP a chance this time, a second time they may well not be so understanding.