Can I apply for a 1-year extension for my marriage visa directly if I entered Thailand under visa exemption?

Apr 9, 2023
2 years ago
Dave *********
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Arrived Visa Exempt for 45 days Mar 28th from USA.

Have had my own money in my Bangkok Bank account for over 6 months. (450,000 baht).

Can I directly apply for 1yr extension based on Marriage or do I need to apply for the “90 day Non O” first and then the 1yr extension?

Thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A person who arrived in Thailand on a visa-exempt basis cannot directly apply for a 1-year extension based on marriage. They must first secure a 90-day Non-O visa based on their marriage to a Thai national. After holding the Non-O visa and when the validity is approaching 30 days or less, they can then apply for the 1-year extension.
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Ellie *******
You cannot apply for a 1-year extension from Tourist entry. You need to apply for an initial in-country Non-O visa based on being married to a Thai National (90 days) first. Then when your stamp remains 30 days or less, apply for a 1-year extension for the same reason.
Dave *********
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@Ellie ******
thanks. That’s what I’ll do then.
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