Answereda year ago
What happens to a family visa in Thailand if my spouse dies?
Hypothetical question here. Let’s say I’m in Thailand on a family visa (marriage) but my wife dies. Do I loose that visa?
Answer summary
If a foreigner in Thailand holds a family visa based on marriage and their spouse dies, they will be allowed to remain in the country until their visa extension expires. However, they cannot apply for a new extension based on that reason. In the case of a divorce, the extension would end immediately after the divorce is finalized. Permanent residents do not lose their residency status if their spouse dies, but they must meet certain requirements to maintain their permanent residence.
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Richard ***********
Only when it ends
Alain *******
Wait and see
Sam *****
No
Steve **********
Yes
Jesper *******
Some ppl choose retirement visa instead of marriage visa although they are married to thai......although it needs more financial proof but it stills have advantages
Jeff ***********
Does that still apply if you have PR AFTER 3 YEARS
Mikkel *******
@Jeff **********
no.. Permanent residence means you are allowed to continuously be here without a visa. There are requirements though to keep it.
John *********
So many opportunities for bad behavior commentary.
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Some time sitting on hands.
End result answer:
If more than hypothetical, "Very sorry for your loss. Best wishes as you move through this troublesome time."
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Some time sitting on hands.
End result answer:
If more than hypothetical, "Very sorry for your loss. Best wishes as you move through this troublesome time."
Richard ********
I’ve been checked all Thai news sites, haven’t found your article yet.
Adam *******
You do know the police will look at your fb posts after the “event” 🤣
Aron **********
She getting on yer tits
Freek **********
Asking for a homicidal friend
Dave ************
Does Vietnam and the Philippines require a visa? I know Thailand requires the electronic landing card, anything else? If Vietnam and Philippines require visas or anything else how do you go about getting them. Thanks
Betty *********
@Dave ***********
online.
Frank **********
@Dave ***********
Do your own post or check the individual countries Embassy website.
Wannikea *********
@Dave ***********
nice thread hijacking. Since nobody knows your passport, and this group is about Thailand, suggest you do a google search
Brandon ************
If you're on an extension based on marriage to a Thai and your spouse dies, you'll be allowed to stay until your extension ends. But you will not be able to apply for a new extension based on that reason.
If however you get divorced, your extension ends the day the divorce is finalized.
If however you get divorced, your extension ends the day the divorce is finalized.
Tom ******
OP@Brandon ***********
thanks for the info. I better come up with a backup plan.Gary **********
@Tom *****
if you have kids with your Thai wife you can get an extension for supporting themGary **********
@Mikkel ******
yep that's rightMikkel *******
@Gary *********
until they are 20 years old.
Leon ****
@Tom *****
you can apply retirement visa as a backup plan. if you over 50.
Nongnuch ********
@Angelo **********
the Non-Imm visa becomes invalid upon entering Thailand. . . . . after this you live in Thailand on an "extended stay permit" and not on a non-existing visa
Angelo ***********
@Tom *****
If your paperwork (bank account etc.) is correct, you do not really get a "new visa" but extend your stay based on retirement on the visa you already have.Jo *****
@Wayne ********
thank you
Wayne *********
@Jo ****
Thai embassy in your country look up Non O visaJo *****
@Leon ***
hi I haven't heard of a retirement visa, do you have a link where I can the info please 🙏Tom ******
OP@Leon ***
thank you. Will keep that in mine.
Michael ********
When it runs out yes
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