thaidrew Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Can Cambodian partner stay in Thailand on partners retirement extension or are visa runs the only option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Please define "partner" as used in the context of your post, and indicate whether you are a Thai national. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/_/dict.aspx?rd=1&word=partner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 You would have to be married to your partner in order for them to get the extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaidrew Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Hi guys, sorry for not being clear. I am not a thai national, just a standard parang, and under Cambodia law cannot legally marry. So looks as if border runs are the only option. Thanks. td Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Hi guys, sorry for not being clear. I am not a thai national, just a standard parang, and under Cambodia law cannot legally marry. So looks as if border runs are the only option. Thanks. td In theory, one could marry outside Cambodia, and Thailand would recognize the marriage. That is easier said than done, because one would need to get married in a country that requires no documents like "affirmation of freedom to marry", Australia is one. That even before all other issues like visa, travel, etc. More practically, if she could find a willing employer she would be able to stay legally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I was not aware it was that hard for a foreigner to get married in Cambodia. It might be possible to get married here. You should be able to get an affirmation of permit to marry from your embassy. No sure how difficult it would be for your partner to get one from the Cambodian embassy. After getting those is just a matter of getting translated to Thai and having them certified by the Ministry fo Foreign Affairs. Then going to a Amphoe and registering your marriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Same sex-partner or opposite sex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I was not aware it was that hard for a foreigner to get married in Cambodia. It is not just hard, it is impossible for men over 50 or earning less than $2,500 a month http://cambodia.usembassy.gov/getting_married_in_cambodia.html It might be possible to get married here. You should be able to get an affirmation of permit to marry from your embassy. No sure how difficult it would be for your partner to get one from the Cambodian embassy. Cambodia does not recognize marriage done in a foreign country. For this reason they do not issue any document supporting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaidrew Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Yes, understand the hoops, and there are many, l am a male, well over the 50 limit, have no possibility of marriage, as western way, with papers and registration, in or out of Cambodia, and really marriage is not on my horizon anyway, have son with said partner, prefer to move from Cambodia, have 2 options, Thailand or Malaysia, but both probably require border runs for partner, and with the latest crack down that may no longer be an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) Yes, understand the hoops, and there are many, l am a male, well over the 50 limit, have no possibility of marriage, as western way, with papers and registration, in or out of Cambodia, and really marriage is not on my horizon anyway, have son with said partner, prefer to move from Cambodia, have 2 options, Thailand or Malaysia, but both probably require border runs for partner, and with the latest crack down that may no longer be an option. Another possibility for Thailand that still open, is an ED visa and extension, with all its limitation. Edited August 22, 2014 by paz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I was not aware it was that hard for a foreigner to get married in Cambodia.It is not just hard, it is impossible for men over 50 or earning less than $2,500 a month http://cambodia.usembassy.gov/getting_married_in_cambodia.html It might be possible to get married here. You should be able to get an affirmation of permit to marry from your embassy. No sure how difficult it would be for your partner to get one from the Cambodian embassy. Cambodia does not recognize marriage done in a foreign country. For this reason they do not issue any document supporting it. I'm in a similar position with my Laos girlfriend (except she's pregnant). Marrying in Laos is too lengthy, expensive and risky and we can't marry in Thailand as the Laos Consulate won't issue the Affirmation of Freedom to Marry. We're looking at the UK (I'm British), Hong Kong or Vegas! At least when we're married she should be able to remain in Thailand and have our baby here. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaidrew Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 The thought has occurred to me of a possible solution and l would be interested to hear opinions as to the viability please. If we were to spend a month in Thailand, then a month in Cambodia, and so on, would this pass muster? I realize that it is all down to individual officer's, rather than set in writing, but in our case it is doable since there is family in Siem reap as a place to stay on alternate months. Thank to all who have replied so far, any other suggestions very welcome. Regards td Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Visa Service Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 The Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh issue, easily, Double Entry Tourist Visas,for Cambodian Citizen. Every border has agents who send passport to Phnom Penh,but people need to be on Cambodian soil. You can PM me,thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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