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Can I apply for a Non-Immigrant "O" visa as a dependent of a student on an ED Plus visa in Thailand?

Non-Immigrant O Visa Dependent Visa Visa Application Process Thailand Immigration Student Visa Bank Statement Requirements

RJ ******

asked Jun 19, 2025

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My wife is a student at Bangkok International University.  She has a non-immigrant ED Plus visa.  From what I've read online, that should make me, her husband, eligible for a Non-Immigrant "O" (Dependent) visa.  I asked the university but they weren't helpful and said I should check with Pathumthani Immigration Office to get details.  I've called, but I only ever get Thai speakers, and emails and messages to them have remained unanswered.  Can someone confirm if this is indeed possible, and perhaps kindly point me to where I can find the application steps and requirements?  

Side question: I've scanned the boards here and see that proof of money in a bank account needs to STAY in the account for 2 months before it can be proof of financial stability, is that also true for this case?  Thanks for any help.

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Yes, you can apply for a Non-Immigrant "O" (Dependent) visa as the spouse of someone holding a Non-Immigrant ED Plus visa. You'll need to visit your local immigration office to obtain the requirements, which will include several documents from your wife and possibly the university. Regarding the financial requirements, it seems you're not required to show proof of funds due to the dependent nature of the visa.

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Tod *********

If your spouse is enrolled in a uni on an ED Plus visa, you can indeed apply for a 90 day Non-O visa based on being immediate family of a foreigner attending uni here. You need to go to your immigration office (where your wife would get her extension) get the hand out listing the requirements for you to apply for the in country 90 day Non-O visa based on being a "trailing spouse".

The school will have to provide documentation, you'll need your wife's passport, visa, entry stamp, extension if she has one, marriage documents AND you will need what ever is on the list from the immigration office documentation wise.

Unless I'm mistaken there shouldn't be any proof of funds for you as you're getting a 'piggy back' Non-O based off your wife holding an ED Plus visa for attending a university

At most offices you need a minimum of 15 days left on your tourist visa or visa free entry stamp to apply for an in country Non-Imm visa. You apply, pay, get a receipt that says come back in 2 weeks and on that date you go get the Non-O visa and new 90 day stamp inked in.

Some offices can't issue in country Non-Imm visas (dunno about Pathum Thani) and that means you'd have to go to a thai consulate in a nearby country to get the Non-O visa thru the eVisa online system while waiting in that country until it's approved

You need to take your wife, possibly a representative from the uni, to the immigration office and see what is required at that office or if they even do in country Non-Imm visas thru that office

a year ago

RJ ******

@Tod ********

As usual, thanks a bunch. The no proof of funds is good news. Having to go down there in person just to ask is inconvenient, but I suppose nothing can be done about that, all part of the trouble of getting visas. Anywho, thanks again, Tod. Here's hoping it'll work out.

a year ago

Tod *********

Sadly

@RJ *****

that it's "inconvenient" doesn't even factor into it.

You want the visa, you need to see what the requirements are at that office and IF that office can even issue visas to begin with 🙂

sincerely good luck with it (y)

a year ago

Greg ***********

@RJ *****

keep in mind, Immigration might want to see your marriage documents translated and legalized by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ask them

a year ago

RJ ******

I messaged them on

@Face****

and they actually did finally reply. They said they cannot do it in-country and I'd have to apply at an embassy or consulate out of country. They didn't give me the requirements however, so I'm still waiting on that. I'll ask about the marriage documents too, thanks for the tip

@Greg **********

a year ago