💑 What Does “Genuine and Subsisting” Mean?
The Home Office needs to see that your relationship is real, long-term, and ongoing. This is to prevent sham or convenience marriages.
⚖️ Key things they want to see:
- You’ve met in person and spent time together
- Your relationship is ongoing (not just in the past)
- You intend to live permanently together in the UK
📁 Best Types of Relationship Evidence
Here’s what we recommend submitting with your application:
- Photos together over time – include dates/locations
- Chat logs (LINE, WhatsApp, Messenger) – sample screenshots showing ongoing communication
- Travel history – boarding passes, hotel bookings
- Joint finances – shared bank accounts, remittance records
- Mail to the same address – utility bills, tenancy agreements, NHS letters
- Supporting letters – from family or friends who know you both
❌ What Not to Rely On
- Only recent photos from one trip
- Generic chat transcripts with no context
- “Copy-paste” statements written in poor English
- Staged letters from people who have never met the couple
🛂 Caseworker Red Flags to Avoid
- Large age differences without explanation
- No shared language or very short courtship period
- Partner has little knowledge of UK sponsor’s life
- Major gaps in communication
✅ Our Top Tips for Thai Applicants
- Translate all documents into English
- Include cultural context if needed (e.g. family involvement)
- Don’t over-submit — focus on quality, not quantity
- Organize evidence by date — include a contents sheet
📎 Need Help Preparing Your Application?
At Thai Visa Express UK, we’ve helped hundreds of Thai-British couples successfully apply for spouse and partner visas. We know what the UKVI is looking for — and what gets refused.
Contact us today for a free document review or consultation.
