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Can a same-sex spouse apply for a Non-Imm-O visa as a dependant in Thailand?

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Mar 28, 2022

3 years ago

Nongnuch ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I am asking for a Swiss friend, as he is not capable of proficient English to follow the conversation. He is in a same sex marriage, officially married in Switzerland. His partner wants to apply for the 365-days Non-Imm-O visa based on retirement (he is over 50 and fullfills the financial requirements). As soon as his partner will get the visa issued, he wants to apply for the "90-days Non-Imm-O as a dependant of a foreigner holding a longstay permit for Thailand". 

So my question is: 

Do Thai Embassy or/and the Thai Immigration allow the "dependant" (trailing spouse) method in a same sex marriage?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The question concerns whether a same-sex spouse can apply for a 90-day Non-Imm-O visa in Thailand as a dependent of a partner who holds a long-stay retirement visa. Early comments suggest that while a 90-day Non-O visa may be initially granted, extending it as a dependent might not be allowed under Thai immigration rules, particularly for same-sex marriages.

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Peter ****************

I am indeed afraid that he can only ask for the extension himself with unfortunately the 65k-plus per month (with income statement) or 800k฿ on the bank 🙄 IF his age is over 50.

3 years ago

Peter ****************

Oh for sure

@El***

!! Pity Thailand is not there yet to officialy accept such a marriage. Especially in such a free country concerning same sex. Still, I read somewhere in the past "they" are busy with it. Sorry, getting off topic......

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Peter ***************

I agree that the subject person needs his own visa and extension, but it doesn't have to be limited to Non-O retirement, he could have a lot more choices

3 years ago

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Ellie *******

Tod *********

while he might get the 90 day Non-O visa issued from a thai consulate in their country I do not believe that they can get an extension based on trailing spouse for same sex marriage at the immigration office inside the country.

3 years ago

Nongnuch ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

thanks a lot for the fast reply, Tod. That's exactly what I assumed will happen

3 years ago

James ********

@Nongnuch *******

correct.

3 years ago

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James ********