Can I apply for a non-immigrant type O visa without my Thai husband having a Thai ID card?

Mar 19, 2024
8 months ago
Bethan ***************
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Hello! Does anyone know if I can apply for non-immigrant type O (on the basis of being a spouse) via the E visa website without my Thai husband having a Thai ID card? He has a copy of his Thai birth certificate and tabien baan, and expired Thai passport.

I can’t seem to get hold of the London embassy to ask them and I don’t want to pay the fee if the Thai ID is an absolute must for obtaining the visa.

(For context: he will apply for his Thai ID card when we get to Thailand. It’s not possible to do at the embassy here because the first ID card must be issued in Thailand).

Also, would I really need to provide a DBS certificate and medical certificate? I struggled to check this info online. I’m assuming I’d need to pay a GP to issue a medical certificate… has anyone been through this process before and could possibly share some tips?

Thanks in advance!
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The query addresses whether one can apply for a non-immigrant type O visa based on marriage to a Thai spouse without their spouse's Thai ID card. The questioner is unsure if they can proceed on the E visa website with only a birth certificate and an expired passport as documentation. Additionally, they seek clarification on the necessity of providing a DBS certificate and medical certificate, along with insights from others who have undergone this process.
Brandon ************
Thai ID is the end all of documents to Thais and the Thai government (along with house book). I would be surprised if they said it's not a requirement as a copy of this is required for a huge number of things in Thailand.
Bethan ***************
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@Brandon ***********
thanks, I might go on a tourist visa just in case!
John **********
I don't know about the evisa site but you can also apply for a non-o inside Thailand.
Bethan ***************
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@John *********
thanks, John. I have been considering entering on a visa exemption and trying to sort it out in Thailand, because I can’t seem to find the answers here ahead of my travels!
John **********
@Beth ********
I'd go for a tourist visa as it gives you a bit of extra time for him to sort his ID card
Bethan ***************
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@John *********
thanks, this was the other option I was considering. I appreciate your input 🙏
John **********
@Beth ********
also get your marriage certificate authenticated before you leave the UK
Bethan ***************
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@John *********
already on the case, it’s currently with the FCO, then will get it certified by the Thai embassy. Thanks so much for letting me know though - it’s been a lot to get my head around!
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