She would have her own visa and doesn't matter what you do once she has it.

She can come and go as she pleases.

Yes you could be the dependant also but irrelevant.

Elite Visa is great if you have the deep pockets for it.

For the average person the DTV is inexpensive.

@Tom ******

the evisa site has nothing to do with Visa exempt entries.

The evisa site and embassies are Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Thai immigration is Ministry of the Interior.

@Mark ******

yup you can until one of them says you can't.

You will present both passports and the DTV evisa.

@Michelle ********

yes in theory you should be able to do it that way.

Use the ottawa embassy contacts and ask the questions and be very clear.

Personally the OA is not a good one and you'll be tied to it.

You may DM me directly if you like and I can explain more in depth.

@Michelle ********

he will get the oa based on money at home.

Then when in Thailand will need to move it to a Thai bank account to do 1yr extensions.

This will be needed as the trailing spouse will get extensions off if his his OA and extensions of it.

@Mark ******

If you use an agent/visa run service they are greasing the wheels to gain entry.

They know what the contact they use will allow for entries.

Agents bypass the usual scrutiny.

The moral of the story is if you want to live in Thailand, even temporarily, get the appropriate visa.

Otherwise roll the dice until you lose.

Yes you can definitely do this.

As per the embassy in Ottawa.

To make this work you will need to move 800k to Thailand before doing in country extensions for the OA.

The non-o dependant receive 90 days and enter, then in country 1st extension will match the OA, not a full year.

It will align correctly when the OA holder extends in country.

You must always have Thai approved health insurance.

You will have to measure the cost of health insurance and it doesn't get cheaper as we age.

The agent option is there, would be somewhat costly yearly to maintain and you get stuck in the agent loop, always need an agent.

This is an email from the embassy and has contacts to ask questions.

Dear Applicant,

Regarding the telex from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand on 9 November 2022, the Royal Thai Embassy cannot issue Non/O visa for a trailing spouse if the main visa is Non/O-Retirement or Non/O Volunteer visa. Because it is in the same category.

But we can issue Non/O visa for a trailing spouse/ dependent if the main visa is Non/O-A.

Kind regards,

Visa Section,

Royal Thai Embassy

180 Island Park Drive

Ottawa, ON K1Y 0A2

T : 613-722-4444

F : 613-722-6624

Website :

Yes an updated current TM30 is required for extension.

The 90 day report tm47 is not related to it, unless you haven't done it and may get a 2000b fine.

Best practice is to update tm30 online or at immigration before applying.