Visa For Chinese Citizen

[mikekim1219]

Does anybody have Chinese wife/gf staying in Thailand? If so, how are you taking care of the visa situation?

[ubonjoe]

Not married to a Chinese lady but perhaps I can help.

If you are here on an extension of stay and are married she like any other wife can get an extension of stay as your dependent. That is after she gets a single entry non-o visa in China which she would not be able to get until you have your extension of stay completed.

For a girl friend the only choice would be tourist visas.

[mikekim1219]

Not married to a Chinese lady but perhaps I can help.

If you are here on an extension of stay and are married she like any other wife can get an extension of stay as your dependent. That is after she gets a single entry non-o visa in China which she would not be able to get until you have your extension of stay completed.

For a girl friend the only choice would be tourist visas.

Thanks for the input. I will be eligible for retirement extension next month. My fund will be seasoned 60 days. I haven't married her yet but I plan to. I was hoping there was another way she can stay for extensive period before marriage. Since the visa extension on arrival is only 15 days for Chinese citizen, I would have to make trip to Mae Sai every 15 days. Question. How many times will immigration allow her visa run?

[Mario2008]

There is no official limit, but they can question her about her reasons. For longer stay she can try to get an ED-visa and follow a course at an approved school/institution.