For Thai spouses to apply visa in order to join or marry British in UK recently should have to pass English test, still that kind of test is unavailable in Phuket.

“From November 29, any non-European migrant who wants to enter or remain in the UK as the partner of a British citizen or a person settled in the UK will need to show that they can speak and understand English, by taking an approved English language test,” according to an official British Embassy announcement released on Sunday.

“The new rules will apply to anyone applying as the husband, wife, civil partner, unmarried partner, same-sex partner, fiancé(e) or prospective civil partner of a UK citizen or a person settled in this country,” it read.

The tests will be mandatory for people applying from within the UK as well as visa applicants from overseas.

Migrant spouses and partners will have to demonstrate English language ability at “A1” level of the Common European Framework of Reference for speaking and listening.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence with their application that they have passed an acceptable English test with one of the UK Border Agency’s approved test providers.

The test centers are in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Khon Kaen.

News by Phuket Gazette