Which visa should I apply for as a spouse of a work permit holder in Thailand?

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Nov 6, 2020

4 years ago

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Hi can someone please advise me on which visa to apply for,I live in the United Kingdom, my Husband works in Thailand and has a valid work permit. I would like to visit him beginning of December but don’t know how to start the whole process any help would be really appreciated ,thanks in advance.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user based in the UK is seeking advice on which visa to apply for in order to visit her husband working in Thailand. It's recommended that she check the Thai embassy's website for information on the Non-O (spouse) visa, but it's noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the visa process, potentially suspending many regular visa types. Community members suggest contacting the Thai embassy directly for the most accurate guidance.

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Steven ****************

I think at the moment it's not easy. Try the Thai visa advice group if you don't get your answer here.

4 years ago

Patrick ************

Think no change, but u must ask the local embassy they have the only good answer

4 years ago

Steve *********

Your first port of call is the Thai embassy. I'm not sure what it's official name is, but there IS a visa often called "trailing visa" which can be used by relatives of foreigners. HOWEVER, Mr Covid has screwed up the normal course of things and several visa types are suspended for the duration of the pandemic.

4 years ago

Anise *******

@Steve ********

would this apply if I wanted to visit my daughter and her husband that live in Thailand ? Both are UK citizens that have been in Thailand 5 years.

I want to visit them. Long term I want to live out there with them.

4 years ago

Greg ********

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Could you go for retirement visa?

4 years ago

Anise *******

@Greg *******

that's the plan , but can't at mo as the are not allowing UK retirees due to covid levels (that's my understanding)

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Steve *********

@Anise ******

probably, but at the moment the regular rules are suspended and what applies is VERY limited.

4 years ago

Anise *******

@Steve ********

I assumedthat would be the case.... grasping at straws really. Not seen my daughter since January

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Nueng ***********

Non O (spouse visa),

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4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Nueng **********

The non O (spouse) visa is for those married to a Thai citizen. The fact the husband has a work permit means he’s not Thai so she would need the Non O (dependant) visa.

4 years ago

Nueng ***********

@Stuart ********

In fact the family members of person having a work permit also fell into Non O spouse or in another word dependence visa category. Anyway visa application doesn’t identify type of Non immigrant. The consular will grant you what they see fit.

However, it will be matter once you need to extended in country which require

1. Valid visa and work permit of your husband

2. Original married certificate

3. Certify Letter from husband company

4. TM30

5. TM 7 and 2 attended form

6. Fee

4 years ago

Bobby ********

@Nueng **********

. Yes. I think it's number 20 on this list

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Mike **********

In my past experiences working in other countries, my employer assisted with the process

4 years ago

Paul *******

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If you go to Thai embassy web site it list the type of visa and how to contact them that’s a good starting point.

But others on site will give more specific advice.

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