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Can a pensioneer married to a same-sex partner apply for a Non-O visa for both as spouses in Thailand?

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May 16, 2023

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I wonder if i as pensioneer and married to a man can apply for an O visa for me and him as “spouse”….. ???

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Currently, Thai law does not recognize same-sex marriages or partnerships, meaning that a pensioneer cannot apply for a Non-O visa for a same-sex spouse. Both individuals would need to apply for separate visas. The partner not meeting the retirement age (50) would have to explore alternative visa options like a tourist visa, or look into more expensive options like elite or LTR visas.

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John **********

Thailand does not recognise same sex marriage (for now at least) so you would each have to get your own visas. Your partner could not get a Non-O for retirement either as he is not 50. So tourist visa is his option unless he wants to look at elite or LTR visas which are not cheap

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Pornrat ***********

Due to the current Thai law regarding the non-recognition of same-gender marriages/civil partnerships, it is my understanding that you do not classify as a spouse or dependent.

Therefore, separate requriements for visas

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เจสัน ******

Have a look at LGBTQI+ forums in Thailand.

Things are changing for same sex couples.

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Michael ********

Not yet but the new party in power were on about recognising/allowing same sex marriages but maybe years till immigration catch up

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John ********

@Michael *******

don't hold your breath

They have a long way to go to run the country

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Ruth *******

being equal is “running the country”?

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John ********

why is it possible for the Americans to always come out with the most stupid statements and as evidence shows you are a stupid woman 🤣

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Ruth *******

ad hominem attacks are not “evidence” of anything.

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John ********

even what you have just said does not make sense

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Michael ********

Doesnt bother me

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