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Can I be a dependent on my husband's retirement visa in Thailand while also getting an education for our children?

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Dec 25, 2021
3 years ago
Rousna ********
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If my husband is 50 and he gets a retirement visa can I be a dependent on his visa? Our plan is to retire to Thailand but he is in the medical field so will be coming and going. I’m 40 so don’t qualify. We have 2 young children, can they do their schooling over there? Tia
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The question outlines a situation where a woman is inquiring about joining her husband, who is 50 years old and seeking a retirement visa (Non-O), as a dependent despite being only 40. She also asks about schooling options for their young children in Thailand. Responses indicate that she can potentially enter as a dependent under her husband's long-term Non-O visa, provided he meets financial requirements (800K Baht). Additionally, comments suggest that the children may qualify for an education visa, with other users sharing personal experiences related to obtaining visas and settling in Thailand.
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Aslam ******
Can children over 20 years of age follow the father under his retirement visa as dependant similar to wife
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Mark ******
...Did your moma never wash your mouth out with soap? Such bad parenting....and you want to bring that to Thailand!
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Mark ******
Stay in Pakistan....it is better for the world....where you guys go....utter chaos always follows!
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Aslam ******
@Mark *****
 Fuck off
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Mark ******
@Aslam *****
 Why Thailand though....it is 93% Buddhist. What about Saudi Arabia or the UAE....even Malaysia or Indonesia are also very cheap to retire?
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Aslam ******
@Mark *****
 fuckk offff once again
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Aslam ******
@Mark *****
 dont be surprised, just mind your own business if you have one
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Mark ******
@Aslam *****
 UAE is a paradise on Earth. It will not last long though and it may be too expensive for many of us. And they will not allow you to retire there unless you are a millionaire.
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Aslam ******
@Mark *****
 fuck you
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Mark ******
@Aslam *****
 According to the hadiths....muslims are not supposed to live under a government that is not muslim-led. Especially polytheistic governments such as Hinduism and Buddhism si I am just surprised that you would want to live there as a devout muslim.
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Aslam ******
@Mark *****
 just fuck off
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Mark ******
@Aslam *****
 I am not sure why you are cursing the hell out of me. You are really foul-mouthed. Thailand could do without the hatred.
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Jeff ********
@Mark *****
 You really are a troll aren't you. He asked a sensible question.
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Aslam ******
@Mark *****
 irrelevant answer
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Mark ******
@Aslam *****
 Malaysia is beautiful and more cheap.
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Aslam ******
@Mark *****
 again irrelevant reply or answer or what ever
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Mark ******
@Aslam *****
 And Indonesia has many beautiful places.
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Martin **********
My wife is Philippine, younger, we married in Pattaya, and got her on my retirement visa with no problems.
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@Martin *********
 i can pm with you i have a question for your wife... about dependent i'm philippine
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Stephenie **********
@Martin *********
 why did you bring sand to the dessert if you don't mind me asking?
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Martin **********
@Stephenie *********
 We went to live here, as getting Schengen visa, was hell, and we love both Thailand. We have a normal relation of 10 years now, so the dessert was not an issue
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Mark **********
Yes, you may enter as the dependent of someone who had a long-term stay Non-O visa based on age. The financial requirement remains the same (800K Baht). Wishing you best of luck making the Kingdom your home and here’s a link to the bullet points on getting the Non-O.
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Wayne ********
yes my wife did same in mine and when u turn 50 your just convert yrs to the same
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Wayne **********
I’m in the same situation, I’m 52 and my wife is 42. After much research and advice from members her and on the Thai Visa Forum I’ve decided to apply for the OX retirement (5year visa) from the Sydney consulate, once granted they will sell a Non O visa to my wife which after 60 days in Thailand we can go to immigration and have her visa connected to mine. Hope that helps.
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Phill *********
Ask Dan about Thailand
3 years ago
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Rousna ********
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OMG😵‍💫 just looked at the cost for elite visa and it’s alot. I guess if you are there for 20 years then it’s financially viable.
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Den *****
your kids can get an ed visa, and you should be able to get a guardian visa
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Duncanc **********
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Get this one
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