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Can a tourist visa in Thailand be converted to a married visa?

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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?
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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.
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Bim *******
Bim *******
Tourist visa is the one visa it can be done.
Chris *********************
Chris *********************
I'm married with w2 daughter's to get a 90 day visa do I have to have 400k in my thai bank account
Chulala **********
Chulala **********
@Chris ********************
for sponsor of your childs not required 400k
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
@Chris ********************
are you referring to a visa in Thailand or obtaining one from a consulate or embassy abroad?
Chris *********************
Chris *********************
@Stuart ********
uk embassy
Chris *********************
Chris *********************
@Stuart ********
before the virus only had to show 2 bank statements
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
@Chris ********************
the UK embassy website is vague. It doesn’t state an amount that you need to apply for a visa, just “proof of funds” (I believe that was the wording). To get a specific amount needed you might want to email them or message them via Facebook. I hear they respond quicker via Facebook.
David *******
David *******
I believe that you will require an O Visa in place in the first instance!
Michael ********
Michael ********
@David ******
nope people have already been doing it. Havent heard of anybody being refused
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
It can be done. It’s a two step process. With 400,000 baht in a Thai bank in your name only that is seen as have come from overseas you apply for an in country Non O visa based on marriage to a Thai. That costs 2,000 baht. Then when that visa starts to run down (ie 30 days left) you apply for an extension of stay for a year. That costs 1,900 baht. The 400k needs to have been in your account for 2 months prior to this application. They give you an under consideration stamp for 30 days. During this time some offices require the funds to remain in your bank. Once you go back and get the remaining year stamp you can then spend the funds as you see fit. To get a further year the funds will have to be back up to 400k prior to your next application.
Ryan ********
Ryan ********
@Stuart ********
the issue for me. How do i show money in a thai bank for 2 months when my visa is only 90 days and i havent even opened a bank yet 🤷‍♂️
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
@Ryan ****
the first amount of money doesn’t need seasoning, just to be seen to have come from overseas.
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
@Ryan ****
has to be in a Thai bank and seen to have come from overseas
Ryan ********
Ryan ********
@Stuart ********
or just show it come from UK account?
Ryan ********
Ryan ********
@Stuart ********
so u can show in a UK account?
Steve *******
Steve *******
@Ryan ****
Open a bank account. You can also get a 60 day extention based on marriage giving you 150 days to open an account and season the funds

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