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[knautica]

I'm planning to apply for ESL jobs in the Thailand.

If I manage to get work there, can my Philippina wife get an entry visa to join me?

Thanks for any information.

[tttompatz]

[btsmrtfan]

[tttompatz]

A Filipina married to a Kano needs only to do the 1/2 day seminar with the CFO to get her sticker (250 pesos) and immigration won't even bat an eye or ask any questions about her traveling abroad. She'll never have to worry about getting off-loaded, need an "invitation" to travel or show "proof of funds".

She will also need to the CFO course to update her passport to her married name.

On arrival in Thailand they will both get 30-day entry stamps.

Find work (assuming you have a degree and a US passport).

You will probably need to do a visa run to Laos to get an actual 60-day, double entry tourist visa before you can convert to a NON-O.

Once the paperwork is completed and IF you have more than 15 days remaining on your visa you can then change your status to NON-B. She can get a NON-O at the same time (from the main immigration office in BKK).

If you don't have 15 days remaining then it is another run to Laos to secure new visas.

If you do NOT have a degree then you will both need to secure a long term visa of another kind. EDU visas are the most common (good for a year and you can extend them).

Do be aware that working on anything other than a NON-B is illegal. The risk of consequences is low but if you pizz off the wrong Thai you will find out that your azz is indeed grass and just how many lawnmowers there are in the LOS.

IF you are married to a Pinay and live in the RP (have a 13a visa) then there is always work to be found with the Korean language academies in Cebu, the NCR or Baguio. You can also find work as a voice coach/consultant in one or more of the call centers in the NCR or Cebu.

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[knautica]

Thanks very much for your very helpful replies - That's very encouraging!