Can I apply for a non-O visa or a family visit extension in Thailand without leaving the country after marrying a Thai national?

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Feb 4, 2022

3 years ago

Giampiero **********

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Hi everybody.

Before writing the post I searched if there was a similar one but I didn't find a definitive answer to my question.  I currently have a "covid visa' which expires on March 17th.  Before i had an ED visa so i cannot renew the covid visa.  Now I am married to a thai national and i was wondering if it was possible to get some visa, such as visiting thai family or non O visa due to marriage, without leaving the country.  Thank you for any replies

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The user inquired about the possibility of applying for a visa extension or a non-O visa due to marriage to a Thai national while currently holding a covid visa that expires soon. A response indicated that the user could apply for a 60-day family visit extension using marriage documents and suggested visiting the local immigration office for further assistance.

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Ellie *******

OP's question had been answered I believe. If OP has some more questions regarding this post, please contact one of the admins/mods to re-open.

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3 years ago

Ellie *******

You can apply for 60days visiting Thai family extension with marriage documents. That is one time deal per entry.

If you applied for at least one extension based on studying before Covid extensions, you may be able to apply for an extension based on being married to a Thai. Go to your local immigration office and get a handout.

3 years ago

Giampiero **********

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@Ellie ******

Thanks for the reply. I was worried about not being able to apply for a visa without leaving the country. Anyway on Monday I will go to immigration to ask for all the information

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Giampiero *********

keep in mind you're NOT applying for ANY new VISA 😮

All you would be doing is going from an extension based on education to a yearly extension based on marriage. There is no VISA involved in the process. Just changing the reason for why you had extensions.

As Ellie said go to the immigration office, get the hand out that lists the requirements and see what they say about you getting a year extension based on marriage

3 years ago

Giampiero **********

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@Tod ********

Thanks for the reply. So you say i can't apply for 60 day visa visiting thai family but i can only get one year extension due to marriage?

To get one year extension do I need the 400k in the bank two months before applying for a extension?

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Giampiero *********

IF you have never gotten the 60 day visit thai family extension (since you last entered thailand) you could get it. Remember you can only get that 60 day visit family extension once per entry.

And yes when you apply for the year extension you need to have the 400K baht in a thai bank account in your name only for 2 months before you apply. SO get the funds arranged and if you need time to get the funds seasoned take that visit family extension.

3 years ago

Giampiero **********

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@Tod ********

Thank you very much for your reply.

3 years ago

Peng *********

@Giampiero *********

I’m in your situation.

What are your experiences/options for long term pass in Thailand without 400k in bank?

I’m also married to a Thai

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Peng ********

, other options for you to meet the requirement of funds for an extension being married to a Thai national are:

Embassy letter/affidavit IF your embassy issues an affidavit saying you have an income of more than 40K monthly in your home country

OR

making monthly transfer minimum 40K every month for 1 year.

3 years ago

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