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Can my wife get a dependent visa if I apply for an ED visa without her taking language classes?

Thai Visa Rules ED Visa Dependent Visa Language School Visa Immigration in Thailand

Jul 2, 2023

2 years ago

Kurt *****

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If I was to apply for the ED visa, can my wife get a dependent visa if she doesn’t want to take language classes?

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When applying for an ED visa, it is not possible for a spouse to obtain a dependent visa if they are not enrolled in language classes. The comments emphasize that the dependent visa is contingent on the primary applicant's educational activities.

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Steve ********

What's the ED visa for? If you're doing a

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year university course, I believe it's possible

2 years ago

Sam ******

My 2-cent, apart from other considerations, some schools have really not difficult program, so it may be more convenient to take the course.

2 years ago

Kurt *****

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@Steve *******

It’s a 15 month program to learn Thai. The enrollment is with a university not with a language school.

2 years ago

Steve ********

@Kurt ****

I think you have 90-day visa and 90-day extensions with that one, so it's probably not eligible

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2 years ago

Brandon ************

Not possible with a language school visa.

2 years ago

Kurt *****

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@Brandon ***********

I’m looking at an ED visa program by university, not sure if that makes a difference.

2 years ago

Brandon ************

@Kurt ****

usually needs to be a degree seeking program from my understanding.

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Kurt *****

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@Brandon ***********

I found this.

2 years ago

Brandon ************

@Kurt ****

you should be asking your school because they would also have to support you bringing someone. So they can tell you if it's possible.

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