Can I apply for a marriage visa in Thailand while on a tourist visa or do I need to return to Australia?

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Oct 1, 2022

2 years ago

David *********

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im going to thailand on a 3 months visa to open a bank account there and get married can i apply for a marriage visa while im there or do i have to return to Australia and apply from there?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The individual can apply for a Non-O visa based on marriage to a Thai national while in Thailand, provided they meet certain requirements. It's important to visit the local immigration office for the latest specific requirements and regulations, as waiting periods after marriage registration may vary by office. Additionally, obtaining marriage paperwork in Thailand may take several months, complicating the timeline.

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J ******************

The actual getting the marriage paperwork in Thailand can take many months depending where in country you are .

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Stan **********

Might also be worth looking at the Australian Embassy Bangkok website to see what advice they offer .

2 years ago

James ********

@George *********

And even in Australia, the advice given will differ between the Thai Embassy or Consulate....depending on which one you ask.

2 years ago

Stan **********

@James *******

you can never have too much information so long as it's the right information . The group is invaluable , but far too many petty questions are posted here without the OP doing the most basic research and expecting others to do the research for them .

2 years ago

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Ellie *******

You can apply for in-country Non-O based on being married to a Thai at most immigration offices, with meeting requirements. You need to go to your local immigration office to get the latest handout and check about their office-specific requirements. At some offices, You cannot apply for a Non-O spouse immediately after your marriage is registered. In that case, you need to wait for a certain amount of time (still office-specific) to apply.

Here is general information for requirements for Non-O based on being married to a Thai national.

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