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What are the steps to get Canadian citizenship for my Thai wife and newborn, and do I need an immigration lawyer in Thailand?
Visa ApplicationCanadian CitizenshipThai ImmigrationSponsoring a SpouseImmigration LawyerFamily ImmigrationCanadaThailandPattayaBangkokChild Citizenship
May 3, 2021
5 years ago
Victor **********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello everyone, not sure this is the right group for this but figured I'd give it a shot. I recently married my Thai wife. We are looking to move over to Canada in the next few months and I want to get citizenship for her and our baby on the way. Does anyone here have any recommendations for a good immigration lawyer in Thailand, preferably in Pattaya, but perhaps Bangkok as well, who we can consult with? (I know it's probably best to consult with a Canadian immigration lawyer, but they are super expensive and I wanted to see if I could find someone here in Thailand, first). Thanks!
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user seeks advice on the process of obtaining Canadian citizenship for his Thai wife and their upcoming baby. Although considering hiring a lawyer, many commenters suggest that the process is quite straightforward and can be managed without legal assistance. Suggestions include contacting the Canadian embassy for guidance and ensuring to keep proper documentation to support the spouse sponsorship application.
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Bruce *********
You can get alot of good information from the Canadian Embassy in Bangkok about the best visa and what conditions you face to take your Thai wife to Canada.
Greg *********
Also ask in the Canadians in Thailand | Canadiens en Thaïlande| Canadiens en Thaïlande group
Victor **********
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Good idea, many thanks!Reply to
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Nick *******
If u cant even work out wot group u want. Then u got no chance over here🤔
Victor **********
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Todd *********
why punish your family like that?? Stay here and enjoy!
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To get a Canadian visa for a Thai citizen?Reply to
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Martin **********
I have good experience with Greg Lane.
George *********
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Greg Lange?Martin **********
@George ********
yes, exactly. It's a few years ago he helped me, but several times. good reliable service. Fair price.George *********
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Kullanit ******
It isn't difficult. You child will automatically become canadian you just have to contact the embassy. I'm a thai and my husband is a canadian. First you will need to prove that you will be able to support her. You will have to submit application to sponsor your spouse. Once you are approved, your spouse will be able to apply for her permanent resident status. Once she becomes a permanent resident, check gov website to see how long she will have to be in Canada in order to apply for citizenship as information changes once in a while.
You will first need to show that you have enough income to support your spouse. Have your last 2 years of NOA ready you will need them.
This is the best website to get info
Your child can apply for a canadian passport but until your spouse application is finished and approved, she can obtain temporary resident visa to come to Canada. Have all of your communication between you 2, all of the photos and everything to prove that your marriage is real. They will be helpful for sponsorship application process. You don't need a lawyer. It's very straightforward. Good luck!
You will first need to show that you have enough income to support your spouse. Have your last 2 years of NOA ready you will need them.
This is the best website to get info
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Your child can apply for a canadian passport but until your spouse application is finished and approved, she can obtain temporary resident visa to come to Canada. Have all of your communication between you 2, all of the photos and everything to prove that your marriage is real. They will be helpful for sponsorship application process. You don't need a lawyer. It's very straightforward. Good luck!
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Thanks very much 🙏Tony ********
@Victor *********
thanks for that I'm just a kiwi haha Kullanit ******
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you are very welcome ☺️Reply to
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Steven *******
Very easy, just go to Canada.ca
Immigration tab.
And make SURE you follow ALL instructions to a tee.
(Don’t hurt to triple check everything, and send extra pictures. Lol
They seem to loose them easily.)
Did mine 14 years ago for my Thai wife coming to Canada.
Whole process took less then 6 months.
Immigration tab.
And make SURE you follow ALL instructions to a tee.
(Don’t hurt to triple check everything, and send extra pictures. Lol
They seem to loose them easily.)
Did mine 14 years ago for my Thai wife coming to Canada.
Whole process took less then 6 months.
Steven *******
Where in Canada you moving to?
Victor **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steven ******
Not even sure. Wherever I can find a job. I'm from Montreal, and have family there. Toronto would probably be the best place to get a job. I would love to be in Vancouver...Steven *******
Victor **********
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Thank you 🙏Stephen *******
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Bit of a culture and temperature shock for her. 55Reply to
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OK, thank you. Maybe I've imagined the process to be more complicated than it is.Steven *******
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You 100% do not need a lawyer, its straightforward. They have a checklist, provide all evidence etc
Tony ********
Do it yourself I did it for my wife's spouse visa to aust.No need for an agent.
Victor **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tony *******
OK, thank you. Maybe the process is easer than I've been lead to believe. But, I've had friends who married non-Canadian spouses, they got some help in their particular situations. I will look into this some more.Tony ********
@Victor *********
took 13 weeks from start to finish.shes now a permanent resident of aust .but we're stranded here haha Victor **********
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Hehe OK, thank you. Guess we just gotta apply some elbow grease. 💪Tony ********
@Victor *********
yes guess it's Vfs building ?Or download embassy requirements then start driving get a joint bank ac. ASAP Victor **********
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My apologies, what is Vfs building?Tony ********
@Victor *********
think it's the visa application center in BKK just can't remember it's 10 yrs ago.Check with canadian embassy but Vfs was for aust and uk visa applications canada might do it themselves ?Reply to
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@Victor *********
I can tell you that when I did it thru the aust embassy they said there's no need for an agent.I did spend a long time getting documentation.I made several photo albums .Joint bank account.Police certificate.Medical examination .Statutory declarations.I assume canada is similar.I saved about $*****
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Garrett ***********
The baby will be easy, bring the birth certificate to the Canadian embassy.
Victor **********
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