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CAN A THAI WIFE GET A U.S. SSN OR TIN ASSIGNED WHILE IN THAILAND


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Does anyone know if it's possible for my Thai wife to get a U.S. Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number assigned while we're in Thailand?  We have an American marriage license.  Tks

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7 minutes ago, miketu said:

Does anyone know if it's possible for my Thai wife to get a U.S. Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number assigned while we're in Thailand?  We have an American marriage license.  Tks

 

 Yes. You fill out the IRS Form W-7 and submit it with the next tax return you file. Assuming you intend to file a joint return.

 

Biggest headache is the requirement to provide her ID. Best way to do that is take her passport to the US Embassy to get a certified copy made.

 

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-7

 

 

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1 minute ago, KhunLA said:

Not until she's a US resident, green card holder.

 

Only for SSN, not for ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)

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Since it's June, guess you already filed your taxes ... scratch that one.

https://www.usa.gov/itin

 

... How to apply for an ITIN

There are 3 ways you can apply for an ITIN number:

 

Fill out Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), and submit it with your tax return.

 

... Contact an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent ... (see list below)

 

Make an appointment with the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center

 

 

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https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/acceptance-agents-thailand

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35 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Not until she's a US resident, green card holder.

 

I've got a SSN and am not a US resident or green card holder.

Canadian with TN work visa did the trick for me.

But I did get while working in Houston.

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2 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Since it's June, guess you already filed your taxes ... scratch that one.

https://www.usa.gov/itin

 

... How to apply for an ITIN

There are 3 ways you can apply for an ITIN number:

 

Fill out Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), and submit it with your tax return.

 

... Contact an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent ... (see list below)

 

Make an appointment with the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center

 

 

image.png.c843563253a05de287cdf89bc04aebf6.png

 

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/acceptance-agents-thailand

 

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