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Is my wife applying correctly for a Non-O visa given my half Thai status and temporary living situation?

Apr 23, 2025
6 hours ago
Ivan ******
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I am half Thai (I have thai ID, passport) and helping my wife to apply for 3 months Non-O immigrant visa, are these options correct to apply the e-visa? What confuses me is the purpose of visit option says Thai Family (me as a husband?) residing in Thailand. However I "haven't" reside yet, so we only will stay in AirBnb first. Am I on the right track? I cant find another better option to choose
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, who holds a Thai ID and passport, is assisting their wife in applying for a 3-month Non-O immigrant visa. They are uncertain about the correct purpose of visit selection given that they haven't yet resided in Thailand but will initially stay in an Airbnb. Community comments suggest that the user should use their Thai passport for entry and that their wife can apply under the 'Thai Family' category, as government logic considers the user a resident based on their Thai ID.
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Ticha *****************
Yes you are right. She will reside with you. In Thai govt logic, you are always resident of Thailand even though you never stayed here. Permanent address is written on your Thai ID
Gardar ***************************
If you have Thai passport, why do you want to apply visa? When you leave your current country use that passport when you enter Thailand show your Thai passport ๐Ÿ˜Š
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