What are my visa options as an expatriate in Thailand with a same-sex partner on a local contract?

Jun 3, 2020
4 years ago
Jo ************
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Hello, I recently moved to Thailand with my husband as he started working here on a local contract. As Thailand doesn't recognize gay marriage I am now staying on a 6 months tourist visa (expiring August 9th).

I was wondering if there are any examples for Thai Immigration to approve dependant visa in a similar situation? Returning back to Europe after July 31 could mean I won't be back for a long time, so I'm looking into possibilities. (An elite visa would not match the budget...)

Thanks for your ideas!
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A user is currently on a 6-month tourist visa in Thailand and is exploring options for extending their stay without being able to obtain a dependent visa due to Thailand's non-recognition of gay marriage. Comments suggest pursuing an education visa as a viable alternative, citing examples such as Muay Thai training, language study, or other courses that can provide eligibility for an education visa.
James ********
Good luck...you have options...

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Reiner *********
Well the easy way is first do go to school with an ED visa this give you to more years to think about
Joe *******
12 month Education visa would be the best bet.

I did a Muay Thai visa to stay previously (similar situation, thai partner, no recognition of gay relationships, etc). Had to train Muay Thai 90 minutes a day, 4 or 5 days a week.

Alternatively you can do education visas in Thai language, Thai massage, self defense, Thai cooking, scuba diving - you just need to find a school certified by the ministry of education to offer the visa for their teaching, but in Bangkok I would imagine most education options would be available somewhere.

Most education visas only require commitment of an hour or 2 a day, 4ish days a week.
Joe *******
You’re right but if they don’t need to border bounce til August 9 then... fingers crossed it will be possible to do a visa run by then
Mark ********
Possibly seek a job and work visa or study on Ed visa?
Jo ************
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Mark ********
You might be able to find a job, I guess processing the visa, especially any requirement to exit would be the difficulty. Hopefully progress on borders opening by August but no guarantees.
Jo ************
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Yes, a job would be great but the timing is of course not helping now.
James ********
Sorry but there is no Thai marriage visa available to you....nor trailing dependent visa as your partner is working in Thailand.

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