Hi all, I have a friend who is over 50 (USA) and is going to get a retirement visa soon.

 

He has a wife from Philippines who is only 45. 

 

Does anybody have any information on how she can stay with him here in Thailand, long term?

 

Is dependant visa the way to go, and if so, what are the details, please?

 

Thank you for the help/advice!

She can apply for a extension for being his wife.

Her extension will be valid to the day his extension expires.

There is no minimum age for the extension.

 

3 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

She can apply for a extension for being his wife.

Her extension will be valid to the day his extension expires.

There is no minimum age for the extension.

 

Of course, his wife will need a Non O visa first, which cannot currently be applied for at immigration. Hopefully, an embassy/consulate neighbouring Thailand will issue the required Non O to a Filipina without difficulty.

23 minutes ago, BritTim said:

Of course, his wife will need a Non O visa first, which cannot currently be applied for at immigration. Hopefully, an embassy/consulate neighbouring Thailand will issue the required Non O to a Filipina without difficulty.

Not a problem to get one in Laos. Either in  Vientiane or Savanakhet.

Probably best to do the application after he gets his extension.

THANK YOU ubonjoe and BritTim for the invaluable information!