Do both spouses need to deposit 800,000 THB each for a retirement visa application in Thailand?

@Donald *********

I only dug out ChatGPT because YOU asked for it you 🤡 I am an expert visa advisor, I normally do not need any ChatGPT confirmations, because I have a very broad knowledge of the existing rules. I know my stuff.

@Greg **********

Good for you. Keep using ChatGPT to support your ego.

@Donald *********

okay, if you believe all the rubbish you find in the internet, how about asking ChatGPT the question ? I did ask, and not surpisingly, ChatGPT confirms that I am right. . . . . . Here is the reply: . . . . . . . . . "When a Thai spouse dies, the foreign husband's marriage-based visa becomes invalid, meaning he can't renew it as a marriage visa, but he can usually stay until the current extension expires, then must report to Immigration (within 15 days) to seek a new visa (like Retirement or Parent of Thai child) or a temporary stay, as Thai Immigration is generally helpful in these difficult situations.

Immediate Steps After Death

Report to Immigration: Inform Thai Immigration within 15 days of the spouse's death, bringing the death certificate.

Get a Temporary Stay: Immigration may grant a 30-90 day special stay to handle affairs.

Don't Overstay: While the visa becomes technically invalid, you won't automatically overstay; report it promptly.

Options for Staying in Thailand

Current Visa: You can usually stay until your existing marriage-based extension expires.

Retirement Visa: If you are over 50, you can apply for a retirement (O-A/O) visa.

Thai Child: If you have a Thai child, you might qualify for a visa as a parent of a Thai national.

Work Permit: If you have a job, you can seek a work permit.

Permanent Residency: This is a long-term option but has different criteria.

Key Takeaway

The marriage visa ends, but you have time to transition. Proactive reporting and exploring alternative visa categories (like Retirement or Parent of Thai) are crucial for maintaining legal status in Thailand"

@Donald *********

There is nothing to prove. You got the same reply from the visa advice experts of this group. You are free to believe the rubbish you find in the internet, I couldn't care less

@Greg **********

OK you prove your theory then.

@Donald *********

this is wrong info. This is not official. Somebody not official pulled this out of his nose

@Donald *********

I believe that you are incorrect. If a man is on a Marriage visa or an extension of stay based on marriage to a Thao lady and the Thai lady dies, I understand that the man can remain until it expires.

@Donald *********

Donald, if your THAI wife passes away, your stay permit will stay valid until the original expiry date. . . . ONLY if you divorce, the stay permit expires at the very moment when the court order becomes valid

@Donald *********

only if divorced, if death the current stamp is honoured

Thank You . Good thing to be warned about.