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Do I need to be married to obtain a visa for living in Thailand with my partner and child?

Oct 30, 2025

a month ago

Good day to the group .

I am planning to

Move to Phuket with my girlfriend and our kid next year .

My question is should we be married regarding visas issues ?

I am 54 ,she is 42 yo 

I am wondering which visa should we apply for .

I have money to live without working anymore.

Thank you in advance

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The user is planning to move to Phuket with his girlfriend and child and is seeking advice on visa requirements, particularly if marriage is necessary for obtaining a visa. Suggestions include applying for a Retirement Visa from a Thai embassy and checking the possibilities for a dependent visa for the girlfriend, possibly through a Non-OA visa.

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Paul ***********

You need to read older posts in this group. Many of them contain the best information you require.

a month ago

Graham ******

You need to find out from your local Thai Embassy if they issue a dependent visa for a spouse and, if so, what visa you need to apply for (probably a Non-OA) to get one. You then decide if that's the route you take and get married.

a month ago

Paul *******

I recommend that a Retirement Visa is the best for you and that you should obtain it from the Thai Embassy/consulate in your country prior to coming to Thailand. I say that because if you come to Thailand on a Visa Exempt stamp or tourist visa, then you will be unable to open a bank account in Thailand and a Thai bank is required to obtain such a visa while in Thailand.

a month ago

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