Can my Colombian wife enter Thailand using my visa on arrival privileges as a Dutch citizen?

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September 5, 2023

a year ago

Ānat *****

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Hello, I would like some advice regarding the following: I, holder of a passport (Netherlands) that can enter with visa on arrival, want to enter Thailand from Turkey. 30/45 or a 60 + 30 days visit. My legal wife however holds a another passport (Colombia) for which a visa is required, and that causes some problems. I would actually have to travel to Ankara first to get a visa at the Thai Embassy for her...or is there a possibility that she, being married to a European, can enter under the same conditions as me? Dropped the same question at the Thai Embassy, but didn't get any reply so far...Thanks!

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The poster, a Dutch passport holder, seeks advice regarding entering Thailand with a visa on arrival while navigating visa requirements for their Colombian spouse who needs a visa. Responses clarify that the entry conditions depend solely on her nationality, and she must obtain a proper visa at a Thai Embassy before traveling. One suggestion is to consider applying for Non-O visas in their current location to simplify the process.

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John **********

You may find it easier just to apply for the appropriate Non-O visas where you are currently if you are able to do so, Non-O retirement for you and Non-O dependant for your wife. Then your wife wouldn't have to leave Thailand to shop around

a year ago

Ānat *****

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Thank you! 🙂

a year ago

Ellie *******

It's the nationality on her passport that controls the entry conditions to enter Thailand. There is no such condition like "because married to someone".

She needs a proper visa to enter Thailand from the Thai Embassy in Turkey or wherever and she must get one before she travels to Thailand.

And visa-exempt entry is 30 days for you. The 45-day special program had been over at the end of March.

a year ago

Ānat *****

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@Andrew ********

well, mostprobably i will apply for 60 days as well...to be synchronised with my lady

a year ago

Ānat *****

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@Ellie ******

suppose i decide to arrange a non O visa after our entering on a tourist visa, what will be the options for her to stay with me?

a year ago

Ellie *******

@Ānat ****

, she can apply for a Non-O trailing spouse to Non-O retirement visa/extension holder at a Thai consulate outside Thailand, then can apply for an extension matching yours.

Please make another post for further details.

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