Thai Marriage Visa

Marriage Visa to Thailand

Things you need to know about the Thai marriage visa:

  • The Thailand marriage visa is the popular term for the "1-Year Extension of Stay Based on Marriage."
  • This is a long-term Thai visa issued to a foreign national married to a Thai citizen and meets the requirements set by the Immigration Bureau.
  • The Thai marriage visa holder is permitted to stay for a full year in Thailand without the need to exit the country.
  • The visa is renewable every year and the process can be done inside Thailand (all visa requirements still apply).
  • The Thailand Marriage Visa also allows the holder to work in Thailand, which is advantageous because their employer only needs to acquire a valid work permit for them, as they already have a visa.

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Requirements For A Thailand Marriage Visa

  • Must be married to a Thai national

    This is substantiated through a Marriage Certificate (Kor Ror 3) and Marriage Registration (Kor Ror 2). If the applicant married abroad, the applicant or the Thai spouse must report the marriage to Amphur and obtain Kor Ror 22. If you are not certain what these documents are or where to find them, contact us and we will happily explain them for you.

  • Must meet any of the financial requirements
    • A security deposit of 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account that has been present for at least 2 months prior to the visa application
    • A monthly income of at least 40,000 THB. A letter from their foreign embassy has to be shown to verify this income
  • Supporting documents as proof of the security deposit in a Thai bank account are as follows:
    • Updated bank book or passbook
    • Bank letter stating that the money was deposited to the account from an overseas source not less than 2 months prior.
  • Other documents that may be required:
    • There are instances, depending on the immigration office when a copy of an Affirmation of Freedom to Marry is required. This affirmation is obtained by the foreigner from their country’s embassy in Thailand.
    • Foreign nationals unable to obtain an income affidavit from their embassy can present their monthly income in the form of a 12-month bank statement of their Thai bank account, which must show a monthly deposit of at least 40,000 THB.

It is important to note that if the documents aren’t in either English or Thai, you will be required to have them translated by an authorized translator as well as legalized by the relevant Embassy or consulate notary before sending them in.

Thailand Marriage Visa Application Process

Please note that there is no direct application for the Thailand Marriage Visa, as it is an extension of another visa. It is important that you give proper attention to the requirements and other factors surrounding the entire procedure to eliminate any possibility of an unsuccessful visa application. Here are some basic guidelines to follow when applying for a Thailand Marriage Visa:

  • You must obtain a 90-day Non-immigrant O Visa at the Thai embassy or consulate from your home country or country of residence prior to your application for the Thailand Marriage Visa. This visa may also be obtained from countries near Thailand.
  • Once the visa is obtained, you must travel to Thailand to activate the initial Non-Immigrant O Visa.
  • You must then prepare all the needed documents for the conversion of your Non-Immigrant O Visa to the Thailand Marriage Visa.
  • The extension will take place in the last 30 days of the 90-day permit to stay in Thailand.
  • You will then need to submit your visa extension application to the immigration office with all the necessary documents. The processing period may take about a month before the issuance of the 1-year Thailand Marriage Visa.

If you possess a valid Visa Exemption stamp or a Tourist Visa, you can still apply for a Thailand Marriage Visa inside Thailand as long as you meet the requirements for the Non-Immigrant O Visa and the 1-year Thailand Marriage Visa applications. You can do this at the local Thai Immigration Office in the province where you and your Thai spouse are residing.

Special Reminders For The Thailand Marriage Visa Holders

  • 90-day Reporting

    Notification of the nearest Immigration Office about your current address or residence is required every 90 days. If you leave Thailand before the 90-day reporting deadline, the counter will reset to 1 upon your return.

  • Re-entry Permit

    If you plan to travel in and out of Thailand during the year of your visa validity, you will need a multiple re-entry permit to do so and to avoid your visa from getting canceled. If you plan to stay in Thailand for the duration of your visa, no such permit is required.

    If you need to leave the country quickly for whatever reason, you can apply for a re-entry permit at the nearest immigration office or at an international airport before leaving the country.

  • Bank Account

    The Thailand Marriage Visa is valid for a year and can be renewed by presenting the same documentation as during the initial application. Please note that the required amount of funds in your bank account must be at least 3 months old before you can renew your visa.

In the event of divorce, the validity of your marriage visa will be forfeited and you will have to leave the country immediately. In some cases though, you may be allowed to stay in the country until your current marriage visa expires.

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