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Is stating "to live with my wife" a sufficient reason for extension on the TM7 form?

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Apr 6, 2026

25 days ago

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

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I am completing the TM7 form, is "to live with my wife" A satisfactory answer to the question reasons for extension?

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Many respondents confirm that stating "to live with my wife" on the TM7 form is acceptable for visa extension applications. They suggest that simpler answers such as "marriage" or "retirement" are common and sufficient. Overall, the consensus is that a brief explanation is often adequate.

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

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Thanks everyone for your input really helpful... TM7 submitted awaiting the home visit

21 days ago

Robert **********

I put. To support my Thai wife.

22 days ago

Kim *********

of course it is 😊 And that's actually exactly what I wrote 😊

24 days ago

Marianne ********

I write stay with Thai husband. Never once had anyone question that part.

24 days ago

Jeff *********

Yes

24 days ago

Colin **********

I use "Thai wife"

25 days ago

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

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@Colin *********

thanks

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Tod *********

No need to even put more than a single word really

Most people just put "marriage" or "retirement"

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

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@Tod ********

thanks

25 days ago

David *******

Yes, I always use retirement. Sometimes less is more..

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