What options does my Philippine fiancée have to return to Thailand without applying for another ED Visa after leaving?

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Hi all, I in Thailand on a Retirement Visa, no problems. My Philippine Fiancee has been with me on an Ed Visa and subsequent 60 day Tourist Visa. 
Normally we do a Land crossing into Laos by car but on the last try she was only allowed 30 days on entry with a letter of invitation from me. 
We decided our time was running out so my Fiancee has returned home in the hopes of returning later by air. In the mean time the only option we appear to have is for both of us to leave Thailand for pastures anew.
How can my fiancee return without applying for another ED Visa, even she has been offered  the advanced Thai language course at Chang Mai University (CMU).
Looking for other options.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The original poster is seeking advice on how their Philippine fiancée can return to Thailand without needing to apply for another Education (ED) Visa, after having recent issues with visa extensions and crossing into Laos. The conversation highlights several suggestions such as getting married to secure a dependent visa, exploring options to enroll in a university for a Bachelor’s degree at Chiang Mai University, and considering long-term visa options like the Thai Elite Visa.

Tod ********* · Answer

and seeing as this is the thai VISA group, not the how do I marry my Filipino fiance in Hong Kong group I'd say the O/P has all the information they need.

Good Luck (y)

Tony ******* · Answer

Thanks for your suggestion Chris. My first option was Marriage here in Thailand but complications with Philippine laws have given us a problem.

Can you say why Hong Kong is a preferred location for marriage. We will probably have another shot at marriage.

Chris **** · Answer

My wife is Philippina, she was here with ED Visa, than we married in Hongkong.  Now she has Dependent Visa. Hkg is the easiest way .

Greg ****** · Answer

I agree about the Elite Visa being the way to go. I have met guys here who were married to a Thai lady, but still had an Elite Visa because it is far easier and less drama to get an Elite Visa to stay long term.

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Robert ******* · Answer

Thailand does not offer many long stay options for people under 50 years of age, not working, not married with a Thai National or with a foreigner who has long stay inside Thailand. It will be the Thai Elite Visa for 5, 10 or 20 years, an ED visa for University degree but that means spending time on University and study, Volunteer work with Non Immigrant O visa and Work Permit. Or the investment visa with the support of Board of Investment.

Ryan ****** · Answer

She might not even be allowed to leave the Philippines with the visa history she has... I suggest we get you married and get her a visa dependent on yours. ED visas are not long term visas.

James ******** · Answer

1. Get married...2. Get Chiang Mai University to assist in getting her Ed Visa to earn Bachelors degree...four years. 3. Ask language schools for assistance with Thai language advanced course...if she has learned basic Thai already. Good luck.

What options does my Philippine fiancée have to return to Thailand without applying for another ED Visa after leaving?

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