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Can I apply for a Non-O visa in Thailand if I have a visa-exempt stamp and am married to a Thai citizen?

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Jun 5, 2025

2 days ago

Lim *************

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Hello all,

Tried doing a search here but couldn't find anything definitive...

I am legally married to a Thai citizen and have a Thai marriage certificate.

1. Can I apply for the ‘marriage visa’ (Non-O) in the Immigration office in Bangkok on a 60 day visa-exempt stamp? Some websites mentioned that I have to start the Non-O Visa application in my home country, hence my confusion.

2. If it’s possible to start the process in Bangkok, which Immigration office in Bangkok should I go to?

Thanks for your patience and advise

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the possibility of applying for a Non-O visa at an immigration office in Bangkok while currently holding a 60-day visa-exempt stamp, following their marriage to a Thai citizen. Responses confirm that it is possible to convert the visa-exempt entry to a Non-O visa in Thailand, although there may be challenges regarding opening a bank account.

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Stuart ***********

You can apply for the non O if you are already in Thailand, but the problem is you are unlikely to be able to open a bank account on a tourist visa (do you have a bank account already?).

2 days ago

Lim *************

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@Stuart **********

Thank you for the reply. I have all my documents and bank account ready. Just need to know which Immigration office I can bring all the stuff to start the process...

2 days ago

Graham ******

@Lim ************

In Bangkok at the main Immigration Office at Chaengwattana, Section C-1 issues the Non-O Visas and Section L-1 is for the corresponding 12 month Extensions of Stay (for Retirement, Marriage and Thai Child) plus the 60 day extension for Visit Thai Family. A Visa application costs 2000B and an Extension of Stay application costs 1900B.

2 days ago

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Graham ******

Gardar ***************************

You can convert your visa extempt entry to non-o yes, you can also apply non-o in your home country for 90 days on arrival when you return.

Unsure what building in Bangkok but ask for list of requirements

2 days ago

Lim *************

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@Gardar **************************

Fantastic. Thank you.

2 days ago

Bob **********

@Lim ************

you’ll need a Thai bank account and deposit 400K baht for two months before the extension after your approved you can take the 400 k

2 days ago

Lim *************

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