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What impact will the legal recognition of gay marriage in Thailand have on spousal visas and when are changes expected to take effect?
now that gay marriage will be legally recognised in thailand, what will this mean for spousal visas ? when would changes be put into effect ?
Answer summary
With the recent move towards legal recognition of gay marriage in Thailand, there are questions regarding its implications for spousal visas. Thai legal experts indicate that following the king's signing of the law, it may take at least 120 days for the changes to be implemented, with potential further delays. The law must first pass through the Senate and receive royal endorsement before it can be published in the Royal Gazette, signaling its legal status. After publication, there will be an additional waiting period before it becomes law. Some users have raised concerns about how this might affect citizenship requirements, particularly as the current immigration rules tend to favor foreign women married to Thai men. However, there is optimism about the opportunities this will create for same-sex couples regarding visa applications.
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Adriana **********
OP@Jay ********
thank you !!! very helpful
Daniel ******
I've been following the progression of the Bill here:
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@Daniel *****
And if all goes through the steps to the final stages, reality will take place by end of this year. 🇹🇭🏳️🌈David ******
In the past on 3 occasions pre Covid, I was approved for non -O visa based on family/marriage in USA. It is a 1 year multiple entry, 90 days each visit for 1 year $200 USD. During Covid, I was denied and told to apply for 60 day visa & request for 30 day extension at immigration office in Thailand. In speaking to my local consulate officer, he stated that once “gay” marriage bill is passed, I could resume that same visa once again.
Adriana **********
OP@David *****
interesting insight, thank you very much !
John *******
Who told you it will be legally recognised you are only assuming it will be until senate have reviewed and pass it than the king has to sanction it before anything related to gay marriage is deemed legal
Jo **********
nothing says it will happen. Remember the progressive party is not in control. Many conservatives will not approve
Peter *********
Benders visa lol 😆
Jiji ***********
@Peter ********
If you're not comfortable with all things queer, might wanna reconsider the country you chose to live in. Just sayyin.Perhaps Malaysia might be more to your liking. Or Indonesia. Or Russia. Or most of the Middle-East.
Sarah ******
@Jiji **********
well said. :)
Sean ********
@Peter ********
Closeted comment there are so many sad cases out there.
Chris ***********
@Peter ********
unnecessary comment
Steve *******
yes it will be interesting... wonder what I will have for dinner......
Michael ********
Going to be interesting to see how they deal with citizenship requirements as they strongly favour foriegn women married to Thai men.
Dave **********
@Michael *******
interesting point and will be fun to watch.
Christopher *************
Big can or worms that one but I suppose it depends on whether yo want in or out with the 'spouse'?
Bernie *************
@Christopher ************
good point!
Carlos *********
When it's in the royal gazette and not any sooner
Adriana **********
OP@Carlos ********
thank you !Rob **********
It still has to be passed by the senate, then approved by the King and the put in the Royal Gazette then after that have to wait another 90 days until it’s law, so after all of that possibly the latter part of the year.
Adriana **********
OP@Rob *********
ahhh thank you !!Rob **********
@Adriana *********
you are welcome, nothing moves quickly over here.Adriana **********
OP@Rob *********
yeah i know haha, just had to ask !
Malcolm *************
The law needs to be approved by the senate and endorsed by the king after that I'm sure the immigration rules on marriage will change to follow the new laws but I'm not sure about the timescale 👍🤔
Adriana **********
OP@Malcolm ************
thank you !!Jay *********
Not for a minimum of 120 days after the king signs it into law, is what Thai legal experts say about how long laws take to come into effect in general, and then there could be additional delays that are not predicted so I wouldn't count on it happening right away.
Adriana **********
OP@Jay ********
ah, very valuable information, thank you !!Activity
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