Non-O Visa options following the death of spouse.

[TomTao]

My wife had surgery for pancreatic cancer 17 years ago, her health has been declining for the last few years and I worry about the future, and she is currently in hospital with a possible bacterial infection in her bowel. This morning I went to get my visa extension stamp, and was told it hasn't arrived yet. While I was there I asked the Immigration officer what would happen to my visa if my wife passed away, she said I would have three options, 1. I could apply for a Non-O multi stay visa which would require me to go out and return every ninety days, 2. Apply for a tourist visa which would give me sixty days with thirty day extensions for one year, and 3. Apply for a retirement visa once I reach fifty years of age. I have seen another thread where the op stated that once your spouse dies you have to revert to a tourist visa, this concerned me, so I sort clarification. I hope this information is helpful.

[mahjongguy]

It is an unhappy situation. Can you tell us:

- how old are you?

- do you have any children together?

- does your wife own property?

[ubonjoe]

Your extension will not immediately go away if your wife passes on. You will not have to do anything until your next extension is due.

It seems you will have about a year from now before your next extension will be due since you recently applied or a new one.

Unless you have children from your marriage your choices are limited.

[TomTao]

It is an unhappy situation. Can you tell us:

- how old are you?

- do you have any children together?

- does your wife own property?

I will be 48 in two months, we both have children from previous relationships but none together. My wife owns a small piece of land here in Chumphon.

[ubonjoe]

If you are the parent of a Thai child you do not have to married to their mother to get extensions. Their is no age limit for the children for you to qualify.