ask
Search
Ask
Answered6 years ago

Can I apply for a 60-day extension based on marriage and then a 1-year extension in Thailand?

Sara ******
asked Jan 16, 2021
3.1k
views
22
replies
1
likes
Hi, this is my first time doing this do I am asking this: could I first apply 60 days extension based on marriage and after that apply 1 year extension based on marriage? I have 1 year multiple entry visa based on marriage.

Is it possible change Non-O visa based on marriage inside Thailand to business visa? It should be easier for me and not so much hussle with papers.
Answer summary
The user is inquiring about the possibility of first applying for a 60-day extension based on their marriage to a Thai citizen and subsequently applying for a 1-year extension of stay, also grounded in marriage. They also seek clarification on whether it is feasible to switch from a Non-O marriage visa to a business visa while in Thailand. Responses indicate that while applying for the 60-day extension is theoretically possible, it's more advantageous to directly apply for the 1-year extension due to relaxed financial requirements for foreign spouses. Additionally, switching to a business visa is possible but may involve more complex paperwork.
22 repliesnewest first
4

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Ellie *******
Ellie *******
As people say, I don't see any advantage for you to apply for 60days visiting Thai family extension before 1 year extension based on marriage to a Thai male... You can apply for a 1-year extension next business day if you have papers regarding marriage and others without financial proof. You can get WP based on that extension based on marriage but I don't believe you can get WP if you are on an extension based on visiting Thai family. Once you get an extension based on marriage, you can apply for changing reason to employment with a lot of papers the company provides if you want.

I would choose one of two after considering which has higher possibilities, leaving that job or leaving your marriage btw.
Sara ******
Sara ******
OP
@Ellie ******
okay. I understand wrong that business visa. I understood that company take care everything. Everything is clear now ๐Ÿ˜Š
Benjamin ******
Benjamin ******
I understand you are a foreign woman married to a Thai man.

>could I first apply 60 days extension based on marriage and after that apply 1 year extension based on marriage?

In *THEORY*, yes. However, the major difference between a 60 day extension of stay based on visiting Thai family and a one year extension of stay based on marriage is the money requirements. As a foreign woman married to a Thai man, the financial requirements DO NOT apply to you.

> I have 1 year multiple entry visa based on marriage.

I'm not sure what that is. Is that a full page sticker that says "Non-O multiple", or a stamp that says "extension of stay based on marriage" WITH another stamp that says "re-entry permit". IF you have the stamps, you're already good. If you don't have the stamps, then you'll need to get the extension of stays.

>s it possible change Non-O visa based on marriage inside Thailand to business visa?

I'm guessing what you want to do is to work inside Thailand. An extension of stay based on marriage DOES NOT prevent you from getting a work permit. You can work legally with an extension of stay based on marriage - however you will need a work permit, so it can't be an illegal job.
Sara ******
Sara ******
OP
@Benjamin *****
thank you again your advice ๐Ÿ™

I mean if I apply first 60 days extension and after that 1 year extension? Or should I apply only 1 year extension?

Job opportunity is legal work and of course company get me work permit. I just wondering is it more easier for me change non-o visa to business visa and is it possible?
Sara ******
Sara ******
OP
Sara ******
Sara ******
OP
Benjamin ******
Benjamin ******
@Sara ***********
that woman is using the same office as you, right?
Ellie *******
Ellie *******
If so I really hope that woman is using the same immigration office to you
Sara ******
Sara ******
OP
@Benjamin *****
I have marriage certificate Thai and English.
Sara ******
Sara ******
OP
@Ellie ******
I sent emails to them but no answer. It's about 80 km away and one day trip so I hope I have everything correctly. I also talking with other women who is married with Thai man and she give me same list.
Benjamin ******
Benjamin ******
@Sara ***********
Listen to
@Ellie ******
; I did forget to mention about the marriage certificate (I was using another list, and made some changes to the list)
Ellie *******
Ellie *******
@Sara ***********
good just hope you have the list from your local immigration office
Sara ******
Sara ******
OP
@Ellie ******
Benjamin give me already list what I need when I go. I have all documents ready ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™
Ellie *******
Ellie *******
@Sara ***********
I'm not good about extension based on marriage, you may need some more additional papers to just a marriage certificate.. Anyway, you would go to get hands out of requirements..
Sara ******
Sara ******
OP
@Ellie ******
I have marriage certificate.
Ellie *******
Ellie *******
@Benj****
, you definitely need a marriage certificate (or whatever name - legal paper about marriage in Thailand) and legal papers related to marriage if any...
Sara ******
Sara ******
OP
@Benjamin *****
I also wondering why they offer me this kind of visa because it was also expensive than 90 days visa.
Benjamin ******
Benjamin ******
@Sara ***********
They shouldn't have sold that visa to you :( You can stay for a maximum of 89 days per entry (which you already should know), but it is easy to get that one year extension of stay. Each immigration office is different, but generally you'll need the following:

1. Your passport and a copy of:

- Your data ("picture") page

- Your Non-O visa

- Your entry stamp

- Your departure card

2. Your husband PHYSICALLY next to you, and

- his ID card and a copy of her ID card

- his housebook [He'll know what it is], and a copy of the first page

3. The application form

4.. 2x passport pictures

5. 1,900 THB for the processing fee.

Different immigration offices have different requirements, and this may include:

- A copy of the TM30 filed where you live

- A hand drawn map to your house

- Pictures of you and your husband in various locations in the house (front of the house/ condo, in all rooms, etc)

- Witnesses or interviews with neighbors

- Rental contract (if renting property or a condo)
Benjamin ******
Benjamin ******
@Sara ***********
I'd save the 1,900 THB and just apply for a one year extension of stay based on marriage. You *CAN* file for a 60 day extension of stay based on visiting Thai family if you need more time to collect the documents. Generally people use that extra 60 days to season the 400K THB (which won't apply to you).
James ********
James ********
Stick with the marriage based extension...

Yes if married to Thai...which I believe you are...

Are you a foreign lady STILL married to a Thai man ?

You can get a 60 days family visit extension...1,900 Thai baht...

But why would you want to do that?

You can NOW get the one year marriage extension....but NO 400,000 Thai baht in the Thai bank us required as you are married to Thai.

Forget the business visa route. Too difficult to get the visa needed inside Thailand.

In December 2020 you posted:

Hi, I am foreigner woman married with Thai man. I came to Thailand 1 year multi entry marriage visa. This is my first time I have to do report 90 days or apply 60 days extension. What all papers I need to make 90 day report? And how about 60 extension? I don't know yet when I have to fly back to Europe so that's why I don't know yet which one, 90 days report or 60 days extension.

Sorry I am asking this but I get s lot information and they are all different that other. And this is my first time. My passport is stamp now 18.2.2021. Can I do report online or should I travel to immigration? It's one day trip. I want to be sure that I do everything correctly.
Sara ******
Sara ******
OP
@James *******
I asked because I thought that I could get 60 days extension + 1 year extension so 1 year and 60 days.

I read here lots of horror stories about marriage extensions about photos etc and immigration wants to check house and neighbors etc and I have job opportunity so that's why I thought maybe that would be easier, but maybe it's not.
James ********
James ********
@Sara ***********
as married to Thai you can easily get a work permit to work.

If you are legitimately and currently married to a Thai..

With Thai marriage certificate..

Keep or get the one year extension of stay based on marriage to Thai.

Activity

4 joined
Sara ******
Sara ******
Sara ******
Sara ******
4
people
Thai Visa Advice
Thai Visa Advice
...members40% approval
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5
Member 6
Member 7
Member 8

Related

25
How complicated is it to add a Work Permit to a Non-O Marriage Visa in Thailand?
8694142mo
What are the options for extending a Non-O visa for marriage in Thailand?
4k28584mo
Have people been refused a visa extension in Thailand when applying as a married person?
40175mo
Is it possible to change my visa extension from retirement to marriage in Thailand?
8.6k401776mo
Can I apply for a 90-day Non-O marriage visa from Savannakhet after being refused a 60-day extension?
4.1k27551y
Can I apply for a marriage visa in Thailand after my tourist visa extension?
1.4k4213y
How easy is it to get a marriage visa in Thailand if I am married to a Thai national?
2.3k19143y
What are the visa and work permit options for a 68-year-old expat in Thailand looking to teach?
1.6k1263y
Can I apply for a marriage visa in Thailand with 1 million THB in my bank without international transfer?
1.1k873y
What are the difficulties faced when applying for a Non-O visa extension based on marriage in Thailand?
3.2k22354y
Can my British husband enter Thailand on a tourist visa and later apply for a Non-O visa based on marriage?
3.1k14514y
Can I get a 3-month extension on my Non-O visa if Iโ€™m on holiday right before it expires?
1k3125y
What are the best options for obtaining a Non-O visa based on marriage in Thailand?
1.4k7155y
What are the requirements and process for obtaining a multiple entry Non-O visa based on marriage in Thailand?
4.3k42205y
How can my wife transition from a 30-day visa exemption to a Non-O visa in Thailand without leaving the country?
9983125y
What forms do I need to download for a 1-year extension of my Non-O visa in Thailand?
1.5k1095y
What are the steps and documents needed to apply for a year extension on a non-O visa in Thailand based on marriage?
2k13176y
What are the requirements for a married man's visa extension in Thailand?
1.7k1476y
Can Dutch nationals use a combination of banked money and monthly income for a marriage-based extension of stay in Thailand?
771288y
Can I extend my NON-O visa based on marriage in Thailand and what documents do I need?
894388y
How can I change my Non-Immigrant visa to a Non-O (marriage) visa without leaving Thailand?
1.6k10138y
What documents and forms do I need for a Non-O retirement visa extension and multiple entry visa in Thailand?
1.3k758y
What are the requirements for extending a Non-O visa based on marriage in Thailand for 90 days?
1.9k1758y
What are the options for extending a marriage visa in Thailand without leaving the country?
5.5k56238y
What are the requirements for extending a Non-O visa based on marriage in Thailand?
1.6k1449y

Resources

Need help with your retirement visa?