Work Permit + Common Law Other Half?

[nephilim]

Hi all,

As half of a western couple, but not married, I was wondering about this: is it possible for one of us to get a work permit (this is not a question about how we get that, that is no a problem) and keep the other one in the country as common-law spouse (ala Australia). I would assume the cl spouse would not be able to work, that is fine.

Or do we have to be married?

Many thanks

Neph.

[Ajarn]

No such thing as common law marriage here, but I can't see why she can't live here with you as your gf.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Hi all,

As half of a western couple, but not married, I was wondering about this: is it possible for one of us to get a work permit (this is not a question about how we get that, that is no a problem) and keep the other one in the country as common-law spouse (ala Australia). I would assume the cl spouse would not be able to work, that is fine.

Or do we have to be married?

Many thanks

Neph.

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What is the present visa status you both have in Thailand

[nephilim]

Hi all,

As half of a western couple, but not married, I was wondering about this: is it possible for one of us to get a work permit (this is not a question about how we get that, that is no a problem) and keep the other one in the country as common-law spouse (ala Australia). I would assume the cl spouse would not be able to work, that is fine.

Or do we have to be married?

Many thanks

Neph.

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What is the present visa status you both have in Thailand

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we are currently both on tourist visa (multientry) so I would guess we have to leave the country and apply for imm. b visa to re-enter, then start the wp application?

[Ajarn]

You should be able to change your visa at Bkk immigration as part of the WP process.

[Dragonman]

Common law marriages are a myth in most countries. Although there are still a few states in the U.S. where they have any legal status. In Australia I believe that you have to register for you to have a common law status. This is mainly for gay partners, as you may as well get married if you are heterosexual.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Common law marriages are a myth in most countries. Although there are still a few states in the U.S. where they have any legal status. In Australia I believe that you have to register for you to have a common law status. This is mainly for gay partners, as you may as well get married if you are heterosexual.

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CRAP

[samran]

Thailand doesn’t recognise common law partnerships, so the non-working partner is going to have to do the 3 monthly visa run unfortunately. The only way for the partner to stay is if you are married.

Like Dr PP says, places like Australia and UK recognise common-law defacto relationships for immigration purposes if the couple have been living in a relationship akin to marriage for between 12-24 months respectively. Many (probably the majority) are heterosexual couples that take advantage of this law.

[nephilim]

Thailand doesn’t recognise common law partnerships, so the non-working partner is going to have to do the 3 monthly visa run unfortunately. The only way for the partner to stay is if you are married.

Like Dr PP says, places like Australia and UK recognise common-law defacto relationships for immigration purposes if the couple have been living in a relationship akin to marriage for between 12-24 months respectively. Many (probably the majority) are heterosexual couples that take advantage of this law.

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Samran (and others) thanks for your help. I had hoped that Thailand had got to the same point as other countries - whereby you don't have to be married but do have to proove that you have been living together, something we could easily have done.

I loved "as you may as well get married if you are heterosexual.". And thats the easy solution, huh?

cheers all

neph