Answered7 years ago
Can my Thai daughter sponsor me for long-term residency in Thailand?
Hi - I was once married to a Thai man so my daughter is entitled to a Thai passport/residency and intends to live there. I would like to join her long term and wondered if there is a possibility of her sponsoring me as is possible in other countries?? I understand things are more difficult than they were 30 years ago 🤪 thanks
Answer summary
An expat inquired about the possibility of being sponsored by her Thai daughter for long-term residency in Thailand, noting that her daughter is entitled to a Thai passport as a result of her Thai father. Several responses highlighted the importance of the daughter's age, indicating that if she is over 20, it may be difficult for her to sponsor her parent unless she fits specific criteria. Options discussed included applying for a Non O visa or considering a retirement visa if the expat is over 50. There was also a query about cohabitation requirements with the daughter, which remains to be clarified with local immigration authorities.
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Tod *********
Now if on the chance you ARE over 50 there are actually TWO types of visa/extension options available to you.
One would be a visa/extension based on 'retirement' (being over 50) and you would meet the financial requirements of that visa/extension.
OR
another option would be to come here and be taken care of by your adult half-thai child (over 20 y/o). That requires you to be over 50 BUT does not require any proof of funds for the extension of stay. You do need to live with your thai child though.
One would be a visa/extension based on 'retirement' (being over 50) and you would meet the financial requirements of that visa/extension.
OR
another option would be to come here and be taken care of by your adult half-thai child (over 20 y/o). That requires you to be over 50 BUT does not require any proof of funds for the extension of stay. You do need to live with your thai child though.
Clare **********
OP@Tod ********
Thanks very much 😊Tod *********
@Clare *********
, that is s question you and your daughter need to go ask the immigration office. Given the fact that thai families live in adjoining housing it MIGHT work, OR they might want you to be at the same address.Clare **********
OPTod Daniels Thanks for this- The second option is the one then....could we live in same moo ban or has to be same house??
Lochlan *********
Tod is right about the age ,Buisness visa is your best long term option,
Tod *********
Unless you're over 50, there's no long term visa solution for you based on having a half thai adult child (one over 20)..
Jana ********
Non O visa, I have also half Thai son
Jana ********
@Clare *********
no babe you can't work, Tod is right what he wroteTod *********
@Clare *********
, you would have to FIND a job, have the company get you the paperwork, the work permit and then go to a thai consulate and get the B visa. That has nothing to do with the fact you have a half-thai child though.Clare **********
OP@Jana *******
ok thanks- was hoping I could do some kind of work 🙁Jana ********
@Tod ********
wow I sleep in the night, didn't see it, so how old is she? Can do retirement visa thenTod *********
@Jana *******
she did 7 hours ago :O ;) in the answer she gave to the first commentJana ********
@Tod ********
she didn't say how old is her childTod *********
@Jana *******
right but the O/P's daughter is 28, and that right to stay to take care of a half-thai child runs out at 20Jana ********
@Clare *********
stay in Thailand, same as marriage visaClare **********
OP@Jana *******
what rights does that give?? 😊Jana ********
Benjamin ******
What age is your son? I think there's a cutoff point for the child age when you can't use a Non-O anymore (20 years of age, I think?).
Benjamin ******
What's the age of your daughter?
Clare **********
OP@Benjamin *****
ok thanks for your helpBenjamin ******
@Clare *********
Listen to @Tod ********
's advice. He's the expert, and has good advice.Clare **********
OP@Benjamin *****
- reading it’s up to 20 yrs 😨Benjamin ******
@Clare *********
It'll affect your visa optionsClare **********
OP@Benjamin *****
28 - why??Activity
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