@Kenneth ******

The original poster might think he owns anything in Thai but it is with the partner to register them. That usualy works if the relationship (even kids) are solid.

Owning a house in Thai, for foreigners, may be said as owning a kiosk (a construction) on someone elses land that can be removed at any time by the authorities or if the relationship goes down the drain, by the partner.

The financier of the house construction may simply get booted out. Not often but it happens.

@Grant ********

Other than 700,000 migrants in 2023 and 2024? They must be very selective then.

It is "only" 2,000 a day. My daughter had to wait 3 months (already Australian citizen) to get her MediCare card. "Influx of newcomers", the staff said. Issued her with a temporary paper Medicare to use if needed until the card arrived.

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 *********

I am aware of that, my colleague was telling me 15,000 AUD and 1 year to bring in his Thai wife legally full time (they have a baby, born in Sydney). They are both in Sydney but her status (the last I heard 6 monts ago) was still pending.

My reason could be even called "academic", the graduation ceremony on the specific date and time.

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 **********

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.

Thank you, I will start the process a month or two in advance.

Yes, what?

You have to show the goods. If it was a Rolex watch, bought in Thai, 10,000 US$ easy to show. You may get 2,000 US$ back, the tax on luxury goods. But, buy it first.

@Jeremy *******

That equivaalent to Australian TFN, from Japan, was instantly recognized and accepted.