My daughter (22), a dual Thai and Australian citizen will be graduating about this time next year (2026) from an Australian University.
To attend the ceremony, we would need a visa for my Thai wife (we are all permanent residents since 2010 in Japan, legally married for 25 years).
People (former colleagues from my employment before I retired) with Thai wives, were telling me it may take months to get a visa for my wife (she has never been to Australia). We would need a 2 weeks visa for her, I have Australian passport.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses visa concerns for a Thai wife of a dual Thai-Australian citizen attending her daughter's graduation in Australia. The author notes that obtaining a visa may take a significant amount of time based on hearsay from colleagues. Comments emphasize that applying online is straightforward, and suggest that the daughter can sponsor the mother for a tourist visa, especially given the compelling reason of a graduation ceremony. Some commenters share their experiences, highlighting that while some have faced delays, there is general optimism about the process, especially for familial events.