Home Office denies British baby living in Thailand chance to meet great-grandfather in UK
Summary
The UK Home Office refused a visitor visa for a British baby’s mother living in Thailand, blocking her from traveling to the UK to meet the baby’s great-grandfather, who cannot travel due to health problems. The family planned a Christmas reunion in Lancashire, but the visa denial was based on doubts about her reasons to return to Thailand and lack of proof of income.Key Facts
- William Cross, a British baby, was born in Thailand to a British father and a refugee mother from Myanmar.
- The family lives on Koh Tao island, where the father runs a steakhouse restaurant and the mother manages staff and social media.
- William’s great-grandfather, George Kerr, 74, has health problems and cannot travel to Thailand.
- The family planned a UK Christmas gathering so Kerr could meet his great-grandchild.
- The Home Office refused a visitor visa to the baby’s mother, Khin Thant Zin, saying there was no proof she would return to Thailand or evidence of income.
- The visa application required expensive and complicated steps, including biometric screening and financial guarantees from the family.
- There is no appeal process for this visa refusal; the family plans to apply again at a high cost without a guarantee.
- The Home Office said visa decisions are made based on individual cases and provided evidence.
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