Has anyone arrived into Thailand on a tourist visa and exchanged it for a married visa?
I know in the past this couldn't be done, but with all the changes going on in Thailand it might be possible . Yes -No?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, it is possible to exchange a tourist visa for a married visa in Thailand, but it involves a two-step process. First, one must secure a Non-O visa based on marriage to a Thai, which requires having 400,000 baht in a Thai bank account in the applicant's name for at least two months prior to the application. After obtaining the Non-O visa, an extension of stay for a year can be applied for, which also has specific financial requirements.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
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- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.