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Is there an age limit for applying for a Thai marriage visa?
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Feb 4, 2026
3 months ago
Mark **********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi i have been told that i cannot apply for a thai marriage visa at age 74 is that correct or false advice
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The query about whether an individual aged 74 can apply for a Thai marriage visa elicited a consensus from the comments that there are no age restrictions for applying based on marital status. Multiple responses affirmed that such advice is incorrect and suggested considering a retirement visa as an alternative, particularly when financial requirements differ.
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Why would you be stopped for a marriage visa due to your age? This is BS
Ian ********
False
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Im sure she would be thrilled if she didn't need ur money.
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ORIGINAL POSTERAngie Peters wow
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thats a surprise???Christopher ******
Angie Peters you’re so rude
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ORIGINAL POSTERChristopher Frey certainly is guess she has been dumped in the past with that kind of attitude and sounds like my ex lol
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I never understand Australians going to southeast asia to live, you already have an amazing country with a warm climate and incredible beaches etc
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Sebastian Adam Francis That's an ignorant comment if I ever saw one!
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ORIGINAL POSTERSebastian Adam Francis australia is now a far left wing moronic country and thailand much more sociable and enjoyable. I will stick with my decisions
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Sebastian Adam Francis it's too expensive here now.and we have a corrupt socialist government destroying the country
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ORIGINAL POSTERTrevor Simm agree totally
Labor sold out and have corrupted Australia for good i think
Labor sold out and have corrupted Australia for good i think
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Sebastian Adam Francis Have you seen Australian women?
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Kate *******
Get a retirement visa instead, it’s just a safer choice all round, especially if you have children and assets in your home country.
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Just plain ridiculous comment, explain how a retirement visa is 'safer' than a marriage visa when visas are absolutely nothing to do with any potential marriage breakdown.Bill *********
Jeff Meyer Absolutely safer. After the marriage has run its course do you want to have your future life in Thailand determined by the whim of a moody female? It's certainly smarter to be on an independent Visa.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Bill ********
happy with my decision and will run with it. Certainly a better life than my previous 49 years of marriage and she finished up with everything lol i hadBill *********
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If you're happy and you're going in with eyes wide open then all the power to you! 👍Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Kate ******
happier with marriage visaReply to
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No age limitations. But for what? Retirement visa is much better if you do not need work permit. If not enough money any visa agent can help you.
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Alexey Shipulin Why is it 'better'? For a start with a marriage visa you don't need to tie any money up if you transfer just 40k a month into Thailand, (65k for retirement) - how is it better? Then of course you go on to suggest doing it illegally so I think safe to ignore your advice
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A psychiatrist
Leo ******
How's olds the girl first?
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Leo Nard Leonard
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Leo Nard none ov your business
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ORIGINAL POSTERLeo Nard lol 55
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Leo Nard it doesn’t matter as long as she’s of age
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By whom ??
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ORIGINAL POSTERTony Cabello well actually somebody from immigration at Hua Hin. Going tomorrow to sort it out with them
Have an email from Siam legal to say its bullshit basically
Have an email from Siam legal to say its bullshit basically
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In the unlikely event that someone at immigration directly told you this, thats because they cannot get kickbacks from marriage visas but can from retirement. They are always trying to convert people for that very reason. Just politely tell them thanks, but no thanks.Thai *******
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it might be down to how long you have been married for? If it's a few weeks then there might be a holding limit?Reply to
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Tony Cabello Her parents!
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John **********
False. There is no age restrictions to apply for a visa based on being married to a Thai
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Would love to know who starts these crazy rumours/storiesNongnuch ********
AtrustworthyJaguar many agents will lie, in order to get more business
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AtrustworthyJaguar most likely some bar monger that trying to scare
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Gardar Mar Hreindal Svavarsson some haters of boomers
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Piero Marcheselli also an possibility
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