Type 'o' Visa But Not Married

[stuthailand]

Hi

I have a bit of a different to normal situation.

1: I am currently in Thailand, as I have been for 3 years, on a type B, and with a work permit.

2: Almost a year ago, I brought my Mum to live with me in Bangkok from the UK. She is not here on a retirement visa.

3: I am thinking of quitting work soon to take a few months out to relax. Could I get a type O dependants visa on the grouds that my Mum is here on a retirement visa, and is of course family?

Thanks in advance for any help

Stu

[Maestro]

Could I get a type O dependants visa on the grouds that my Mum is here on a retirement visa, and is of course family?

I believe it is up to the consulate where you apply, chances usually being better with an honorary consulate in your home country. Best call or email the consulate before submitting your application.

The alternative would be a tourist visa, which gives you permission to stay for 60 days, and you can then get a 30-day extension from any Immigration office in Thailand.

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Maestro

[lopburi3]

She is not here on a retirement visa

my Mum is here on a retirement visa

Obviously one of these statements must be false.

In any case you do not qualify as a dependent child for extension of stay unless you meet the below so issue of a visa to visit her would likely be your best choice - I would have a copy of her retirement passport stamps to provide Consulate if she has a retirement extension of stay and expect most would issue a non immigrant O visa to visit her (although your passport itself may argue against it being "a visit" as it will show you living here).

4) In case of the ordinary child,

adopted child, child of the

marriage couple, these person

need to be single/never married

and has never lived as a part of

the family before, and shall not

be older than 20 years old.