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What visa options are available for my Thai wife to attend our daughter's graduation in Australia?

Aug 23, 2025
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Jim *******
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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.
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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.
Jason ******
Jason ******
Hi Jim, I'm a specialist registered agent in australia. You can check my registration. I've done lots of the visas for clients. If you need help reach out.
Grant *********
Australian government is not letting to many in atm.
Jim *******
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I believe, Australian Embassy staff would have compassion, for such a life event, graduation from an Australian University. It is an on good note. Hardly more honest reason than funerals or births.
Mitch **********
Good luck my wife thai n visa for Australia impossible Australia government just sealing money
Craig ********
You will have no issues just apply on line
Jim *******
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Are we still talking months or weeks to get that visa? Aus Embassy in Tokyo.

I was just kicking the tires. Will call Aus Embassy in Tokyo Monday 25th August.
Luigi ***********
Since your daughter has Australian citizenship, she can act as a sponsor for her mother.

Tourist visa for family reunification.
Jim *******
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@Luigi **********
We do not need that, how could a recent graduate with no job sponsor anyone. We have no intention to stay in Australia one minute longer than what her visa says.

Rather, Australians would love if we in Japan can sponsor them.
Paul *******
It can take up to a month, can all be done online and is very straightforward. Complete the application and all the supporting documents and wait. I’ve never had an issue getting visas for my PH wife just takes a few weeks for the response.
Jim *******
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Thank you, I will start the process a month or two in advance.
Jim *******
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Yes, what?
Bjørn *********
Yes..
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