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What visa options are available for my under-50 Filipina girlfriend to stay permanently in Thailand while I am on a Retirement Visa?

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Dec 3, 2024
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I am on a Retirement Visa and my <Filipina> Girlfriend is under 50 years of age…

What Visa options does my Filipina Girlfriend have to stay with me in Thailand permanently?
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The discussion revolves around visa options for a Filipina girlfriend of a Retirement Visa holder in Thailand. Suggestions include applying for a Dependent Visa if married, a Non B visa if she finds employment, and an Education Visa for studying Thai or other skills. There are also mentions of long-term privileged visas and the fact that Thai immigration does not recognize girlfriend status for visa purposes, highlighting the importance of marriage for dependent visas.
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With Dec 5th being the King Bhumibol Birthday, would Immigration still be open?
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Ken ***********
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 not open
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Dany ********
marry
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Nongnuch ********
🙂 Thai immigration and Thai visa regulations do not include any visa for the reason "she is my girlfriend" . . . 😂
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Alma ***************
Is common law spouse not recognized in Thailand?
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 you can't even get a "trailing spouse" visa any more for a married partner, so what makes you think he could get one for a girlfriend?
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 I was just thinking if he could claim her a common law and if it's possible..what do I know?I only know Canadian law. Since I'm Canadian.. That's why we have this group for information for people like me who iare not too sure about Thai immigration rule, right? Btw, which category does not grant a trailing spouse visa, I hope not DTV..
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 no chance 😂 🙂 Thai immigration and Thai visa regulations do not include any visa for the reason "she is my girlfriend" . . . 😂
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 Not recognised.
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 oh..but same sex is..lol!
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Paul *******
Same sex is marriage is being discussed by the Thai Goverment but is still not recognised. Please do not blame me for Thai legislation.
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Ko *****************
Your status should change to DTV. She may get dependent visa.
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Nongnuch ********
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 she cannot get a dependent visa on a DTV holder without at least being married to him 😉
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My WIfe is also a Filipina and under 50, she's doing a 6 month Ed Visa first and then will 'follow' me on my retirement visa as my spouse, not sure if this option is available for a GF though?
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Nongnuch ********
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 you can't even get a "trailing spouse" visa any more for a married partner, so what makes you think you could get one for a girlfriend?
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Tom ********
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 Well I am getting a 'trailing spouse' visa so go figure!
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Nongnuch ********
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 most embassies and consulates and immigration have discontinued issuing Non-Imm-O trailing spouse visa for a dependent of a holder of a Non-Imm-O visa. SOME embassies allow it if you as the main visa holder got a Non-Imm-O/A visa. You will soon find out
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what is the "follow me" option? I thought my foreign wife would have to apply and meet the same standards that I do. Can she piggy back my retirement visa?
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Tom ********
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 Yes basically but must do an Ed visa or similar first
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 Do you know where you will apply for your wife to follow you. If you are on a Non-O for retirement theres very few places issuing this. Certainly not inside Thailand or surrounding countries
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 That's what I was told too but I used an Agent for my Wife's Ed visa and did my retirement visa myself and whilst talking to the very helpful Immigration officers they were the ones that told us we could do this and how so that's probably the best thing to do, speak to them.
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John **********
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 always best to speak to them but I don't think it can be done
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@Tom *******
 That is the one I was considering, but not sure Common Law status exists here or if there is another option to qualify for this one?
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John **********
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 if you're not married you can't use this option
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Michael **********
filipino can get the apex card
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Tom ********
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 That's APEC and only available for short term business trips.
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Michael **********
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 90 days and u can do in and out of the country.
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Brandon ************
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 until they deny you entry for abusing it.
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Michael **********
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 I know some folks and they've been doing that since they've opened for covid (out every 3 months) and never got an issue. People cannot say this but I've heard there are helpers at the airport that will help you get through the passport check for a small fee if u got that apec card....
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Ken ***********
She could get a job in Thailand and stay on a Non B.

You could purchase a privileged visa for 5 or 10 or 20 years.

She could get an education Visa to study Thai or cooking or Muay Thai.

DTV visa for 5 years at 180 days per entry.
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Craig ********
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 it's going to be interesting to see what immigration does with these DTV visas once they start coming up for renewal. It may be the case that you have to visit a foreign embassy on every 180 day bounce.
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Ken ***********
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 yes. Many aspects still unclear. I am on a Non O retirement. My main concern is the new tax scheme. Time will tell.
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Craig ********
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 I'm switching from retiree to guardian of a thai visa next month. Exciting times :)
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 all the best. Chok dee
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the one piece of advice i have for the OP though.... if you want to live in Thailand long term, the best kind of girlfriend to have is a Thai one. :)
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