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Can My Wife Join Me as a Dependent on an OA Retirement Visa in Thailand?

Retirement Visa Dependent Visa Non O Visa

May 8, 2020

5 years ago

Tony **********

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Hey all, I've been reading and learning for a while and would like to thank you for sharing your experiences. It really is very helpful!

So, first question... my wife and I (both uk passports) are planning to shift from India to Thailand on 50+ retirement basis. I read somewhere that it's possible for my wife to piggyback on my OA or O retirement visa as a 'dependent'. Is this correct?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquired about the possibility of their wife joining them as a dependent on their OA retirement visa. The responses confirmed that it is possible for a dependent visa based on a retirement visa, with the added detail that health insurance is required for an OA visa but not for a Non O visa.

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James ********

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5 years ago

Tony **********

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Thanks again!

5 years ago

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Tony **********

James ********

However..NO health insurance is required for the Non O visa and extensions of stay obtained inside Thailand.

5 years ago

James ********

But if you have an OA its only obtained from your home country. And both of you would be required to have the health insurance if you seek an OA.

5 years ago

Tony **********

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@Ja***

I've been trying to weigh up OA vs O for a while. OA seems to suit us better as I have continuing ties to India and UK so the multiple entry seems attractive. Is it right that it's possible to buy entry/exit permits in advance if one is staying on an O visa?

5 years ago

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Tony **********

Robert *******

Yes, one of you can have the visa based on being over 50 years of age and the wedded partner can get the visa based on being dependent.

5 years ago

Tony **********

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Would I be right to assume that the wedded dependent wouldn't need the 800k thb in the bank?

5 years ago

Tony **********

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