Answered6 years ago
Can I enter Thailand after divorcing my Thai spouse if I still have a marriage certificate?
Here's the story. Married to a Thai for 23 years. Divorced but still have marriage certificate. Ex would work with me. Have 2 adult daughters who both have their Thai ID cards. Can I get in? I need my golf fix!
Answer summary
The poster, married to a Thai for 23 years and now divorced, is seeking advice on re-entering Thailand, mentioning they have two adult daughters with Thai ID cards. Commenters discuss various visa options, noting challenges regarding entry due to the divorce status and age of the daughters, suggesting alternatives like the Non-O or OA visa if over 50, and mentioning the possibility of a family visit visa. Overall, there's a consensus that current entry may be complicated, and some joke about considering alternative destinations like Mexico for golf.
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Andrew *********
can come in if your on the daughters birth certificate... no problem
Albert ********
That's alot of time and trouble for some golf.
Steven ****************
Golf courses are so quiet at the moment it's great! 😁 Not great for the courses and caddies though.
Tim *******
Darren Grist I wouldn't risk it. Could get you banned for lying on your application. Plus you made it public here.
Vyacheslav ************
You either have to wait when they will include Canada in STV program or get NON-B single visa for 3 months first and then apply to switch to NON-O in Thailand. You can PM me.
Bobby ********
@Vyacheslav ***********
. I don't think he's intending to work! A non-B won't be much use!Vyacheslav ************
@Bobby *******
it is not obligation to work, but way to come. Now these service is booming. Todd *********
@Vyach*****
yes - it really is very far from here! And so complicated to fly at this time. Vyacheslav ************
@Todd ********
must be nice there too. Wish i can visit one day but it is so far 😂Todd *********
@Bo***
😂 I’m staying here until Covid all clear lol. (2022)?But I also have permanent residency in Mexico. If you love Thailand, ur gonna love Mexico tooBobby ********
@Vyacheslav ***********
. You can only get a non-B if you're intending to do business or buy a property and you've got to have invitation and commit minimum two million baht. The OP wants to come play golf, unless he's investing in a golf course, but I understand he and @To**
are off to Mexico! 🤣Todd *********
@Vyach*****
good points. However Canada headed in very much the wrong direction to be added to list of safe countries anytime soon. Vyacheslav ************
@Todd ********
then just get work visa to enter, and when you here it is more easy Vyacheslav ************
@Todd ********
it is more easy than STV actually. These companies just employ you and send you all documents by DHL, so you can apply for NON-B and COE in your country. It takes no more than 3 weeks to prepare everything. But you have to be quarantined for 14 days. Todd *********
@Vyach*****
that’s an awful lot of effort for a guy who wants to golf and enjoy the sun. Now is not the time for coming to Thailand. There are much easier locations Bobby ********
No chance. Best bet is OA visa if you're 50+
Chris ******
OPThank you everyone 😊 I think I may have to go elsewhere this year. I appreciate your suggestions and witty banter. Cheers!
Karim ***************
@Chris *****
they are also just about to re instate the tourist visa, 60 days. It was being discussed in parliament yesterday and is expected to be announced within the next few days. Scandinavian countries and Hong Kong/ Taiwan/ S Korea already hve it on their embassy websites and it will be extended to rest of the world soon.
Kristin *****
Karim ***************
@Chris *****
you can enter Thailand just because you have Thai kids. I’m unmarried but have a Thai child and I’m allowed to enter. Chris ******
OP@Karim **************
they're old. 
Anna **************
Let yr Ex works for you
you can apply for COE bcos u hv Thai marriage certificate nd hv 2 thai children who are Thai citizen
you can apply for COE bcos u hv Thai marriage certificate nd hv 2 thai children who are Thai citizen
Chris ******
OP@Anna *************
it's a Canadian wedding certificate. Todd *********
Mexico 🇲🇽
Chris ******
OP@Todd ********
it may have to be Mexico. I won't be hanging around in -40 degree temps. Todd *********
@Ch***
but I made it into Thailand for COVID in March and won’t be leaving anytime soonTodd *********
@Ch***
was same for me. Never again. Mexico is wide open for entry and 180 day visa on arrival. And no quarantine. And loads of great golf. No headaches getting in, just get on the plane 🙂
Shelley ********
Haha got your priorities straight ⛳
Frank ******
OA VISA
Paul *****************
You Marry here again. If Not Stay Home.
Chris ******
OP@Paul ****************
I found out she was a ladyboy after 23 years. Chris ******
OPI'm still trying to figure out how she had kids
Bo ***********
If you also have divorce certificate so cannot use that way, recommend to do family visit visa refer to visit your daughter.
Stuart *********
If your daughters are over 20 then you can’t use them as a way in. You state you’re divorced so you can’t use that route. That leaves you the elite route if you are younger than 50 (or even if you’re older) or the Non OA.
Chris ******
OP@Stuart ********
I have a wedding license from Canada and she'd be willing to say we're still married. She's in Canada
Darren *******
@Chris *****
would she be going to Thailand with you? If not then I don't think you'll have any joy at all.Bobby ********
@Andy *******
. I don't think it would work. The O visa married to a Thai is intended so you can either visit or accompany your spouse to Thailand, not to get away from her. Children once they're 21 are no longer children. 
Andy ********
@Darren ******
yes I do see what you mean. Darren *******
@Andy *******
yes but the idea is you are joining your Thai husband/wife in Thailand...if she's not there then I doubt the Thai Embassy would issue a COE but I could be wrong.Andy ********
@Darren ******
may have an impact but I doubt it. You apply fot the visa and CoE as an individual married to a Thai national and not as a couple. Chris ******
OPNo, she won't be going with me. That would lead to a second divorce.
Michael ********
Was your divorce done in Thailand ?
Chris ******
OP@Michael *******
in CanadaMichael ********
@Chris *****
ahh you didnt mention ex wife is in Canada this will be a problem for applying for certificate of entry.Michael ********
@Chris *****
you should be OK then my mate did that for years married Thailand divorced UK. But will only get you into the country if you want to try and extend visa which i have just done. They required home visits photos talk with neighbours etc etc.Though they did offer when i applied as had enough in bank to change to a retirement visa
Chris ******
OP@Mic****
, it's bloody tough. Activity
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