Can I convert an individual retirement visa to a spouse or dependent visa in Thailand?

Retirement Visa Spouse Visa Dependent Visa Visa Conversion Process Thailand Immigration Financial Requirements for Visa Non-O Visa Marriage Certificate Verification

Jan 31, 2024

a year ago

Michael *******

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Has anyone converted an individual retirement visa into a spouse/ dependent visa? presumably my wife would have to return home apply for a 90 day ‘0’ visa and convert that to a dependents visa when she comes back to Thailand what are the financial requirements 800k / 65k p.m x 1  thanks in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The original inquiry seeks advice on converting an individual retirement visa to a spouse or dependent visa in Thailand, suggesting the necessity for the spouse to apply for a 90-day 'O' visa in their home country before converting it upon return to Thailand. Comments emphasize the importance of verifying marriage certificates with both local and Thai authorities before making such a transition. Additionally, guidance was given to consult the local immigration office regarding the eligibility for changing visa status during the extension process.

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Chris *******

Speak to your local immigration office.

If you are married and both on Non-o based on retirement 1 yr extension, you should be able to change the reason for extension to dependant on your next extension.

If you are on an initial 90 day, they will not likely allow it.

And reports now suggest that none of the SEA embassies will issue the non-o 90 day (based on retirement) dependant .

a year ago

Michael *******

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Thanks buddy - I will wander down to Phuket town when things get a little quieter cheers

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a year ago

Nick *******

While your wife is in her home country make sure to get your marriage certificate verified both by your government and the local Thai embassy. Then when back in Thailand translated and verified by the ministry of foreign affairs.

We had a lot of extra stress not doing this before arriving in Thailand.

a year ago

Graham ******

Go to the Embassy website that serves your home country and see if they sell the Trailing spouse visa and, if so, the requirements/process

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