Hi all,

 

I'm writing on behalf of a Belgian friend who just received confirmation of a Non-Immigrant O-A visa before traveling to Thailand from Belgium.

What would be the best way for his under-50 wife to travel with him and to stay long term based on dependency/marriage?

Could you confirm she should apply for a 90 day Non-Immigrant O then apply at the Immigration Office (presumably Jomtien)?

Are there any other options like visa-exempt or tourist visa?

 

Thank you very much in advance, they've tried asking in various places but seem to have gotten a few different answers, I've searched the forum and other sites but I didn't find anything, any insights much appreciated.

A recent topic that may help.

 

She can go as a backpack on your extension.

She should apply for a non-o visa based upon being a member of his family.

And then after arriving here she can apply for a extension of stay at immigration that will be issued for his length his of stay from the OA visa.

If she does not get the non-o visa before arriving here she will need to go to a nearby embassy or consulate to apply for it. 

In order to obtain an extension as a dependent of a retiree, she will need to enter Thailand on a Non-Immigrant Visa obtained from a Thai Embassy/Consulate outside of Thailand - it will not be granted if the spouse enters as Visa Exempt or using a Tourist Visa. 

8 minutes ago, soisanuk said:

it will not be granted if the spouse enters as Visa Exempt or using a Tourist Visa.

Indeed....and this was a mistake made by some and during covid with closed borders caused big problems.

So your post and the previous post from uj outlines the correct path. 

Thank you very much for the help! Much appreciated!