That wasn't an official "no". That was a lady who, after an hour, didn't want to to get into further discussion so she gave the quickest answer.

If they stopped letting tourists for trying to (legally although pushing their luck) stay longer their economy would collapse.

@Paul *******

it's good advice. But when you say 60k, what do you mean? She needs $60,000 in her account? Why that much? Surely with $3000 , if the couple spilt, she can be self sufficient for a couple of weeks and get a flight back.

How much is an METV please if anybody knows?

@Vernon ********

and lots succeeded for many reasons. Im sure he can too. He's off to a great start asking for advice.

I hear Rio is nice this time of year.

@Natasha *******

don't let these guys scare you. Sounds like you're fine. It's people turning up over and over again for a visa exempt that have issues. If you've done 2x TV or 3x Visa Exempt in one calendar year (6 months) all the evidence is that you're fine. (I hear that coming over land 3x for a visa exempt can be an issue too. Stick to airports if doing that.

No. Nobody checks. But when a truck rams into the side of your tuk tuk and you've a 200k bill for 6 months in hospital then you have 2 options: claim the insurance or sell your house. Good luck with the decision.

@Chris *****

thanks. That's the answer I was looking for. Others guessing (wrongly) but you've actually done it.

The ticket was an online application 60+30? London Embassy? To leave after 90 days?

@Christopher ************

sure, it's an option. This is the problem I have with this question. Lots of helpful ideas, but nobody knows if they accept a bus ticket or not. But this is my question.

@Christopher ************

I have a flight back home after 6 months. Just need to bridge the 90 day visas.