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How can I add my Chinese wife to my retirement visa without applying for another visa?

Retirement Visa NON-O Visa Dependent Visa Thai Immigration Visa Application Process Expatriate Living in Thailand

Jan 17, 2023

2 years ago

Kenrick **********

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I , American,applied for my retirement visa, how can I get my wife, Chinese, added without setting up another retirement visa?

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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.

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Robert ************

OP is not at all clear. What does he mean by "applied for my Retirement Visa"?

2 years ago

Andrew ***********

@Robert ***********

mean he has applied for retirement visa lol

2 years ago

Robert ************

@Andrew **********

That certainly clarifies it. 😂

2 years ago

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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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