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Can I apply for Thai permanent residency under the family category with a marriage visa and no work permit?
Hi, I have been living in Thailand since 2012. I am french and I am married to a Thai citizen and we have a daughter who is a Thai citizen too. I have been holding a marriage visa since 2013 which I renew every year. I dont have a work permit.
I would like to apply for Thai permanent residency as the family
category.
I would like to know if it is possible and the cost to hire a laywer to help me with the process
Thanks
Xavier
I would like to apply for Thai permanent residency as the family
category.
I would like to know if it is possible and the cost to hire a laywer to help me with the process
Thanks
Xavier
Answer summary
The user, Xavier, is a French national married to a Thai citizen, seeking advice on applying for Thai permanent residency under the family category. He has held a marriage visa since 2013 but has not worked in Thailand or paid income taxes. Comments suggest that a key requirement for residency involves having worked and paid taxes in Thailand for a minimum of three years, along with a basic fluency in the Thai language. Users recommend seeking information online and express concerns about Xavier's tax situation, while others suggest considering legal assistance for the application process.
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Xavier ***********
OPI have a marriage visa already, renewing it every year for the past 12 years...
My main issue is the tax thing.
I own property in thailand, pay tax on property does it count too?
My main issue is the tax thing.
I own property in thailand, pay tax on property does it count too?
Bob ******
How about a marriage visa?
Jo **********
You need to have been working here for at least 3 years and paying taxes and be at least fluent in speaking Thai.
Christopher *************
Do it yourself.
Christopher *************
If your name is on her Birth Certificate wouldn't she be a dual national?
David **********
There is a lot of information on the Web try a search
as far as I know you can only apply at a certain time of year
Check Web
as far as I know you can only apply at a certain time of year
Check Web
Graham ******
@David *********
November I believe but there is a lot of preparation so you need to start months early to make the deadlineXavier ***********
OPI can read and write some thai as well as speak and understand it, i have the yellow book as well
Tom *********
You need to be able to speak and understand basic Thai.
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Xavier ***********
OPAwesome, thank you
Xavier ***********
OPThanks 👍
Phil ******
@Xavier **********
try Ben as he's been through the process @Integrity ******
Michael ********
Try here they have links to there very detailed website. But if you havent been working and paying taxes its highly unlikely.
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