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How can I add my Chinese wife to my retirement visa without applying for another visa?
Retirement VisaNON-O VisaDependent VisaThai ImmigrationVisa Application ProcessExpatriate Living in Thailand
Jan 17, 2023
3 years ago
Kenrick **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI , American,applied for my retirement visa, how can I get my wife, Chinese, added without setting up another retirement visa?
TLDR : Answer Summary
An American applying for a retirement visa in Thailand can add their Chinese wife as a dependent by ensuring they are on a year extension of stay. The wife can then apply for a NON-O visa at a nearby consulate, which is based on being a dependent of someone with a long-term extension.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Robert ************
OP is not at all clear. What does he mean by "applied for my Retirement Visa"?
Andrew ***********
@Robert ***********
mean he has applied for retirement visa lolRobert ************
@Andrew **********
That certainly clarifies it. 😂Reply to
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Stuart *********
Generally you’d need to be on the year extension of stay from a retirement visa. Then your wife could go to a nearby consulate and apply for a non O based on being dependent of a person on a long term extension.
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