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Can I get a dependent visa for my wife while applying for a retirement visa in Thailand?

Retirement Visa Dependent Visa Thailand Immigration Visa Regulations Phuket Visa Agents

asked Feb 14, 2023

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I was told by a Visa agent today in Phuket that they could get me into a retirement visa (from a tourist) but they couldn't get my younger wife (44) a dependent visa. New rules, etc.

A month ago, a different Visa agent via email said no problem to getting a dependent visa.

Has anyone heard of this?

Answer summary

The post discusses the conflicting information received from different visa agents in Phuket regarding the ability to secure a dependent visa for the author's wife when transitioning from a tourist visa to a retirement visa. One agent claims it's currently not possible to obtain a dependent visa inside Thailand, while another had suggested it could be done previously. Community members share their experiences with different visa processes, including traveling to other countries for visa applications and the importance of obtaining accurate information from immigration offices.

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Rog ***********

Can anyone recommend a good visa agent either in Bkk or Pattaya ?

4 years ago

Steve ********

So you have different agents telling you different things. Did you ever think to go to your immigration office and get the full facts FREE OF CHARGE?

4 years ago

Jack *********

@Steve *******

I did. I'll go ask them BUT if I have to wait in a long queue I'm out. Time is money. 😅

4 years ago

Steve ********

@Jack ********

Yes much better to get conflicting advice from agents. Good strategy! 😂

4 years ago

William ****************

We traveled to Penang for my wife’s Non O. Then added her to my retirement extension as a dependent.

4 years ago

Jack *********

@William ***************

Interesting, I'll ask them about that option. Thanx

4 years ago

Russell *******

Have you confirmed with the original visa agent if it's now the case that they don't do it anymore ?

4 years ago

Jack *********

@Russell ******

I did ask them again and they said to open a bank account for her and they could do it. So we might have to travel to BKK but before I do I wanted to ask everyone so it's not a wasted trip.

4 years ago

Russell *******

@Jack ********

oh ok. Hope you get it sorted. 🙏

4 years ago

Jack *********

4 years ago

John **********

@Russell ******

they never have done. Once the husband is on an annual extension the wife has to travel outside of Thailand to get the appropriate Non-O for a trailing spouse

4 years ago

Russell *******

@John *********

oh ok . Thanks 🙏

4 years ago

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

Normally it's not possible to do the dependant visa inside Thailand. A few months ago Phuket issued a document that said they would start allowing it but then it just never happened and no one has been able to do it. This might be what the first agent was referencing but then the reality is what the second agent told you.

4 years ago

Jack *********

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

Ok thanks, didn't realize they were stretching the truth. 😦

4 years ago