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Can a US citizen on a tourist visa change to a Thai spouse visa without returning to the USA?
Hi. My friend is a USA citizen who is on a tourist visa and wants to change to a thai wife Visa. He previously had one and let it expire, hence the tourist visa. He tried to changed at mae sai and cannot. They say he has to go to embassy in USA. is there a more local or closer country he can do it at? If can, Which one us the least hassle?
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A US citizen on a tourist visa who wants to change to a Thai spouse visa (NON-O) may face challenges doing so in Thailand, as the local immigration offices may require him to return to the US for processing. However, he may inquire about changing his visa in a nearby country with a Thai embassy or consulate, such as Laos or Malaysia, which often have less hassle for visa matters. It's advisable to check specific embassy requirements in those countries before attempting the visa change.
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