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What is the process for marrying a Thai citizen and obtaining a marriage visa or retirement visa for an Indian living in China?

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Rajeev ********

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I am a 49 year old non-resident Indian with a Thai girlfriend. I live and work in China. I plan to marry my partner soon and later retire in Thailand. I have a Thai bank account and have been transferring my savings in this account for a few years now. I have read a few of the cases here but never came across an Indian involved. I request the experts, gurus and agents to kindly advise or offer me the best process for marriage to Thai citizen and later marriage visa or retirement visa. Please do not make any other comments and only advise or suggestions on the above said issue. Thanks in advance.

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The user is seeking advice on marrying a Thai citizen and the subsequent visa processes for marriage and retirement in Thailand. Key points from the comments include: there are no nationality-related differences in the application process, a retirement visa can be applied for after turning 50, DIY visa applications are feasible without agency help if one has the required paperwork, and one commenter suggested considering an elite visa instead of marriage.

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Филипп **********

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1. do NOT get married 2. elite visa...

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Gary **********

Gary **********

I've opted for marriage visa and done everything ourselves don't use agency.just take your time get all relevant paper work and it is so easy

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Rajeev ********

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@Gary *********

Thanks a lot. Please share more details for the process of marriage and the subsequent visa process.

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Jim ********

Jim ********

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What is your job title? If you don't have a job that has a translated word in Thai then there will be problems and delays. But if you have a job like engineer or something you should be fine. You have to take a lot of photos of you and your wife outside your residence with the address showing and you on your bed together and in each room of the house etc. You should consult with a professional and NOT Facebook for legal advice.

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Jim ********

Jim ********

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That is good.

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Rajeev ********

Rajeev ********

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Job title is HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER.

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Jason ******

Jason ******

Apply retirement visa after you turned 50.

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Michael ********

Michael ********

There is no difference whether you are Icelandic or Indian.

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