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Can I change my non-immigrant B visa extension to one based on marriage at Chaeng Wattana?

Non-immigrant B visa Marriage visa Visa extension Chaeng Wattana Immigration rules in Thailand

Mike ******

asked May 28, 2017

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I am on a non-immigrant B visa. I want to move to an extension based on marriage. Is it possible to change the reason for extension of a non-immigrant B to marriage at Chaeng Wattana once my current extension is up, or is my only option to leave the country, apply for a non-immigrant o, then get the extension. Thanks.

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Yes, you can change the reason for your non-immigrant B visa extension to one based on marriage to a Thai national at Chaeng Wattana. You will need to provide all required documentation for the marriage extension. Note that your application will be under consideration for 30 days before receiving the yearly extension in your passport. Additionally, it may be advisable to have a letter from your employer acknowledging your change in visa type.

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Tod *********

You'd need all the documentation they require for an extension of stay based on marriage AND it would go "under consideration" for 30 days before you went back and got the yearly extension inked into your passport.

9 years ago

Mike ******

yeah that was my understanding. Thanks.

9 years ago

Tod *********

@Mike *****

I've actually NEVER seen that happen, usually if it won't fly they won't even accept your application at Chaengwattana

9 years ago

Mike ******

and what would I need to do if it went "under consideration" but then were not approved?

9 years ago

Tod *********

Yes, you can change the reason for your yearly extension of stay from one based on employment to one based on marriage to a thai national.

You MIGHT need a letter from your company stating that they know you are changing your extension and its okay. BUT as long as you meet the requirements for the extension by marriage you should be fine..

9 years ago

Mike ******

*probably

9 years ago

Mike ******

consulate notary letter

9 years ago

Tod *********

@Mi**

, are you using banked money (400K baht) or are you using the US consulate notary letter for proof of financials (minimum of 40K baht per month)?

9 years ago

Mike ******

Thanks, Tod. Any potential problems you could see arising with the process? I'd probably be going with my HR manager, but don't know if he is aware that this is possible.

9 years ago