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What is the best visa option for my mother, who is over 60, to stay in Thailand for 10 months?

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May 15, 2025

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Diana **********

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Hello, 

I work in Thailand as a teacher, I am Colombian. My mother, over 60 years old, would like to come and stay for 10 months. Because  she is over 60 I am working towards her arriving on a Tourist visa and then applying for a dependant one here. 

My plan is to buy a 10 month ticket but I fear the immigration officer will not allow her entry with that kind of ticket when our  tourist visa is max. 90 days. 

I have asked at the school I work in and they mention that I should just give her a copy of my visa, work contract and house contract but I am very worried it would not be enough. 

Could someone please advice on the best way forward?

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The post discusses concerns about securing a long-term stay in Thailand for the user's elderly mother, who wishes to visit for 10 months. The user is considering a tourist visa followed by applying for a dependent visa but is worried about entry restrictions related to the visa's validity. Comments offer various suggestions, including checking with the airline for entry requirements, applying for a Non-O visa in Colombia beforehand, and the potential need for a retirement visa. The user is advised to consult Thai immigration for the specific requirements related to dependency and explores alternatives like enrolling in a cooking course.

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Yulia **********

We did the same for my mom some years ago and we bought her a refundable ticket. She used it to apply for her tourist visa also

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Jon ******

@Diana *********

- I'm not 100% sure, but as your parent just be aware, there MAY be a requirement to show a medical reason why she's dependent on you. It might be best to stop into the immigration office that you report to and ask them for the requirements for your mother to get a Non-O as a dependent to you/your Non-B. Maybe the mods

or Lloyd Turner can confirm (they're awesome).

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David ********

It's not about the flight or s return ticket. The issue is a visa that will allow her to stay here. There seems no provision for her to stay based on your having a non B and work permit. It seems she would need a retirement visa which has specific conditions that she would have to meet. You are better to speak with immagration or Thai embassy in Colombia try a DTV she can enrol in a Thai cooking course

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Adrian *****

Why not Retirement visa?

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Wolf ******

She can also apply for a 3 months non-O visa in here country and than apply in Thailand for extension.

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Lloyd ********

On what grounds would she apply for an incountry Non-O?

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Graham ******

"She is over 60" therefore retirement Visa is an option or, as you are working legally in Thailand, a Non-O to visit non-Thai family (over 60 days) residing in Thailand

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Wolf ******

avoid to have problem to show a return flight and she is save for 3 months to arrange all to get the extension of stay.

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Thomas *********

Many People Book a cheap Bus Ticket after 90 Days that Show she leaves the Country.

If this still work, come by Train and leaves by Bus - i don’t know

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Graham ******

@Thomas ********

the airline still needs to accept this mode of onward travel, many require a flight

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Steve **********

onward ticket does not mean flight!!some people have fear of flying,they never fly!!!does that mean they can not travel??

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@Steve *********

Agreed

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Graham ******

@Steve *********

but it does mean flight to some airlines and, when checking in, their rules will apply

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James ********

ASK her airline what they may require when she flies to Thailand with a return ticket departing 9 months after arrival.

She should not have a problem entering Thailand proof of her relationship with you, your address, phone number and your passport showing main page, your phone number and your current extension of stay.

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Diana **********

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thank you, will do

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James ********

@Diana *********

especially with the ticket being a return on the same airline.

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