Can I apply for a Marriage-O Visa in Thailand while on a 30-day visa exempt stamp?

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Sep 19, 2023

a year ago

Nicko ******

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Hello everyone. 

I would like to please ask about applying for a Marriage-O Visa (90 days single entry)

If I am here on a 30-day visa exempt stamp, can I apply for it within Thailand itself to transition onto it without leaving, or do I need to exit, apply in a neighbouring country and re-enter on it after approval?

Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquired about applying for a Marriage-O Visa while currently on a 30-day visa exempt stamp in Thailand. Responses indicated that it's possible to apply for the visa at a local Immigration Office without exiting Thailand, provided certain conditions are met, including having at least 15 days remaining on the current stamp and maintaining a minimum of 400,000 baht in a Thai bank account. Alternatively, another option mentioned was to apply at the Thai consulate in Savannakhet, Laos for a simpler application process.

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Tod *********

OR you go to the thai consulate in Savannakhet Lao and you can get that 90 day single entry Non-O visa for 2000baht with minimal documentation and no proof of funds. 😛

they are a walk up consulate (no appt needed) and you get the visa back the next business day afternoon 🙂

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a year ago

Nicko ******

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Oh... So I could do that, come back into Thailand, then only look to place the 400k funds instead 2 months prior to the extension only? That makes it easier for me I think due to the less time frame I need to hold the funds in my bank.

a year ago

Tod *********

@Nicko *****

correct, go get that visa, come back bank the funds, wait the 2 months apply for the year extension :)

a year ago

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Tod *********

Go to your immigration office with your thai wife and get the hand out listing the requirements to apply for an in country 90 day Non-O visa for 2000baht

You will need 400K baht in a thai bank account in your name only to apply AND you will need a minimum number of days left on your current stamp (most offices want at least 15 days left on the stamp to apply for the in country Non-O)

a year ago

Nicko ******

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@Tod ********

Is that 400k bank deposit required for the initial single 90-day application, or just the year extension?

If the first visa application, does it still need to be in a bank 2 months prior? Thanks

a year ago

Nicko ******

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Thanks

a year ago

Tod *********

@Nicko *****

the 400K baht in a thai bank account in your name only IS required to get the initial 90 day Non-O visa although i don't know any office that requires it be seasoned for 2 months for just the 90 day Non-O

You need to talk to your office well before you're going to apply so you know what you need and how it will work at that office

a year ago

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Tod *********

Nicko ******

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Thank you 🙏

a year ago

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Nicko ******

Robert *******

You apply at your local Immigration Office, just go there and ask the hand out with requirements. Copy them and tick the list, when done visit again to apply.

a year ago

Lloyd ********

Then for your yearly extension

a year ago

Lloyd ********

a year ago

Nicko ******

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This is great, thanks!

a year ago

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