Ask question

Can I Apply for a Spouse Visa in Thailand While on a 30-Day Exemption Visa?

spouse visa Thailand visa rules ED visa Vietnamese expats trailing spouse visa immigration advice Bangkok visa options

Sep 30, 2023

a year ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello everyone. 

I am living with my husband in Bangkok with exemption visa for 30 days. My husband is studying in University and already has ED visa. I would like to ask that Is it possible for me to apply for spouse visa in Thailand without come back to my country ? 

(note: we are both Vietnamese).

Thanks in advance.

971

views

6

likes

25

all likes

9

replies

0

images

5

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

A Vietnamese woman living in Bangkok with a 30-day exemption visa seeks advice on applying for a spouse visa without returning to Vietnam, as her husband holds an ED visa for studying at a university. Community members advise that applying for a trailing spouse visa from within Thailand is generally not allowed, and suggest obtaining necessary documentation from the university and visiting the Thai embassy or consulate in Vietnam to apply for the visa.

Gregor **********

collect all the documents you need from the university, get your Vietnamese marriage certificate, collect signed by him copies of his passport, the visa page, and all other documents, copies signed by him in blue ink (!), and fly to either Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. There at the Thai embassy/consulate, you can apply for the "trailing spouse visa" as a dependent of your husband

Like

Reply

Hien ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Gregor *********

Yes, thanks so much :”)

Like

Reply

Reply to

Hien ******

Reply

Av **********

U can get a family visa based off him if u are married

Like

Reply

Hien ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yes, thanks 🙂

Like

Reply

Reply to

Hien ******

Reply

Faron *************

you need to ask his school if they support spouse of student to get o visa

Like

Reply

Brandon ************

It's usually not possible to get a trailing spouse visa in the country. The only nearby consulate that will do it for retirement extension is Penang. It may be the same for University education visa. Have you tried asking the University? You'll need documentation from them and their support.

Like

Reply

Hien ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Brandon ***********

at the moment I am still waiting for my husband’s university document so that I could probably apply for spouse visa. But I want to make sure that can I apply this type of visa in Thailand or not ^^~. Thanks for your help.

Like

Reply

Brandon ************

the University should know

Like

Reply

Hien ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Brandon ***********

Yes, thanks.

Like

Reply

Reply to

Hien ******

Reply

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

... members · 60% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

View the Conversation

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

What visa does my husband need to apply for the Non-O Retirement Visa in Thailand, and how can I apply for a trailing spouse visa?

9 comments

5 months ago

What are the requirements for obtaining a spouse visa in Thailand if my wife is working there?

1 comments

5 months ago

Can I apply for a marriage visa in Thailand after my Ed visa expires without leaving the country?

8 comments

10 months ago

Can I extend my 30-day visa exemption for 3 months while staying with my Thai wife?

2 comments

a year ago

Can I enter Thailand on a 30-day visa exempt and then apply for a Non-Immigrant O visa and a one-year extension?

20 comments

a year ago

Can I apply for a Marriage-O Visa in Thailand while on a 30-day visa exempt stamp?

12 comments

a year ago

Can I get a 60-day extension for being married to a Thai citizen after my 30-day visa exempt period in Thailand?

8 comments

a year ago

Can I apply for a 60-day tourist visa and extend my stay in Thailand as a foreigner married to a Thai national?

5 comments

2 years ago

Can I enter Thailand on a 30-day exemption and then switch to another visa while living with my Thai wife?

8 comments

2 years ago

Can I change from a non-immigrant ED visa to a dependent visa without leaving Thailand?

8 comments

3 years ago

Can my husband apply for a dependent visa while I am on an ED visa for learning Thai?

4 comments

3 years ago

Can a spouse apply for a Non-O visa in Thailand while on a visa exemption?

11 comments

3 years ago

What are the current options for extending my visa in Thailand as a spouse of a Thai citizen?

13 comments

3 years ago

Can I apply for a Non-Immigrant ED visa after entering Thailand on a tourist visa or visa exemption?

2 comments

3 years ago

Can I apply for a Spouse visa in Thailand if I am currently working abroad?

15 comments

4 years ago

Can I enter Thailand on a visa-exempt basis and then apply for a marriage visa afterward?

22 comments

4 years ago

Can I apply for a marriage visa in Thailand if I am currently on a tourist visa?

42 comments

4 years ago

Can I Apply for a Business Visa While in Thailand with a 30-Day Exemption?

4 comments

5 years ago

Can I Change My ED Visa to a Non-B Visa While in Thailand?

6 comments

5 years ago

Can I Apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa O from Thailand as a Spouse of a Non-Thai B Visa Holder?

6 comments

5 years ago

Can my husband apply for a Non-O spousal visa if I am on an ED visa?

9 comments

5 years ago

What are the visa options for a family in Thailand on a 30-day exemption while applying for ED visas?

10 comments

5 years ago

Can I apply for a Non O visa later or stay in Thailand on a visa exempt?

4 comments

6 years ago

What are the best options for extending my stay in Thailand as a spouse of a student visa holder?

5 comments

6 years ago

Can my wife get a one-year extension on her Non-Immigrant ED Visa in Thailand, and can I get an extension based on our marriage?

8 comments

7 years ago

Data protection policy Terms and conditions Disclaimer Privacy policy Refund policy

The asq:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.