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Can I obtain a visa as a spouse of a retirement visa holder in Thailand?
Oct 8, 2017
9 years ago
Irene ***************
ORIGINAL POSTERI have been told that if my husband gets a retirement visa I can get on his as a spouse I’m over 50
Can any one confirm that for me
As we both were looking st the retirement visas of which means we both have to have 800‘000 thb in bank account
If the information I have received is correct it would make it so much easier
Can any one confirm that for me
As we both were looking st the retirement visas of which means we both have to have 800‘000 thb in bank account
If the information I have received is correct it would make it so much easier
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion primarily revolves around whether a spouse can obtain a visa linked to a retirement visa held by their partner. While many contributors confirm that one can 'piggyback' on the retirement visa, obtaining a Non-Immigrant O extension remains a topic of clarification, especially regarding independent financial requirements. It's generally advised to contact Immigration for precise regulations and to verify document requirements, such as marriage certificates being certified and translated.
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- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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Laurence **********
I'm curious what if the wife is under 50 can they still piggy back with their husbands visa and the original 800,000?
Laurence **********
Thanks Tod.
Tod *********
in theory there is NO age limit and whether a partner is or isn't 50 they can still "piggy back" or Klingon (cling on) to their spouse's yearly extension.
Once someone turns 50, the immigration offices try to make that person get their own extension based on retirement BUT there is no obligation on the applicant that you have to do that.
Once someone turns 50, the immigration offices try to make that person get their own extension based on retirement BUT there is no obligation on the applicant that you have to do that.
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Robert *******
Lets make it nice, no humiliating or making feminist angry the reason for the Extension of Stay is based on being a family member of an alien permitted a temporary stay in the Kingdom.
Robert ********
Tod, sounds like a great idea!
Tod *********
@Rob***
, maybe we should change the term from piggy-back to Klingon :O That's where someone can "cling-on" to the extension of their spouse. ;)
Can't be sexist to use an imaginary race of aliens can it?
Robert ********
It was one of those, I need to "grab some popcorn" moments...
Robert *******
I even tried the wife can do the retirement and the husband can piggyback. what a humiliation and seksisme was that.
Robert *******
As a foreign married couple you get every year a non o with 800.000 Thb on bank or if just one has some income statement from embassy. If you apply together you get this Non O based on being a couple. I tried to explain Extension 1 on retirement, other on being family, but he kept on going he did this with his parents so he is correct.
Robert ********
Sadly no, Tod, one of the members was complaining that it was sexist to use the term "piggybacking" when describing how a wife can remain in Thailand when the husband has a proper visa and work permit.
Tod *********
What did I miss, did anyone take screen shots?
Robert ********
It was still a funny string...Take one for the team!
Robert *******
Funny, I was called a troll.
Robert ********
But it was so funny....
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Ron *******
That went well!
Valère *************************
Nah not really. I have much better things to do than performing toddlers behaviour. I deleted the convo because the majority of it did not add any value. I shared an real life experience and that was said to be not true... really? And yes I expressed my opinion on piggy backing being a humiliating thing in some cases.... I admit I got carried away by an empty-life troll's remarks. Normally I only comment or share advise of things which I have personally experienced and which I know are 100% correct. Many others should do the same or this group is doomed to go down the same dark road as Thaivisa...
Robert ********
Sulking?
Ron *******
Where's Vee gone?
Robert ********
Write a screenplay and make some $$$ ;-)
Robert *******
I can explain again if you like.
Robert ********
Oh Shit! It's been deleted :-( I wanted a reread...
Robert ********
Very entertaining, sure beat youtube!
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Joe ***********
I believe you can still piggy back on your husband's Non Imm O and Extension. Any change has not been discussed here
Robert *******
Best check is with Immigration. You find all the papers needed in this link:
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Stu **********
I might be wrong but I think that rule changed a while back, now new applicants have to have individual amounts, of course you can use the 800,000 and stagger your applications ! Best check with the visa part of www.thaivisa .com
Thomas **********
Thaivisa is full of negative comments. Won't go there.
Tod *********
"piggy backing" is still totally allowed. it's just some immigration offices try to make people who are over 50 BOTH get the retirement extensions.
As far as the forum you mentioned. It's hit or miss, you can find good info, IF you wade thru the bullshit
As far as the forum you mentioned. It's hit or miss, you can find good info, IF you wade thru the bullshit
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Steve *******
Yes. You can 'piggy back' on your husbands visa/extention of stay.
Walter *******
No translation needed if the document is in English and has been certified by MOFA at home, embassy at home, and MOFA in BKK.
Steve *******
@Ir***
. Im sure he will at some point.Irene ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve ******
great help thanks was hoping Tod would pop up he seems quite the expertSteve *******
@Ir***
. AFAIK, you'll need your marriage certificate certified by your embassy and translated into Thai and then certified by the MOFA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Maybe Tod, the expert here, can confirm exactly what you need.Irene ***************
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you 😌
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