sticky Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 A Canadian friend of mine is thinking of retiring here on a retirement visa. He doesn't have enough pension to qualify but will be able to deposit the required 800K in the bank. He is 62 but he is wondering about the status of his 46 year old Phlippina wife. How can she stay with him other than get endless tourist visas. Any info appreciated. Cheers Sticky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Once he has his 12 month extension, she can get the same as his dependent. She will not need any money in the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Once he has the retirement extension of stay she can visit a nearby Thai Consulate to obtain a single entry non immigrant O visa with copy of his passport/extension and marriage proof. Then she can extend to match him and do each year thereafter as his dependent wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 They should start with applying for a non-O visa, at one of the honorary consulates. Do not get a O-A visa, as that will lead to problems with getting an extension for his wife while he is still on his visa entry. When applying for an extension of stay, she can be a dependent of him, without the need for showing money etc. Her only requirement will be that she is married to him and they are living together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticky Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Thanks for the info. Cheers Sticky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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