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Can I convert a 60-day visa exempt to a 12-month Non-O visa based on marriage while in Thailand?

Thailand Visa Rules Non-O Visa Marriage Visa Visa Conversion Expat Visa Process

Jun 18, 2025

2 days ago

John *********

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Is there a means to convert a 60 visa exempt to a 12 month visa based on marriage whilst in Thailand?

My wife and her cousin went to the immigration office - more to obtain what is needed in terms of paperwork, and the lady was extremely helpful and kind and was going to do it, checked my passport. But wasnt concerned that i didn’t have a Type O visa but the fact I only had 7 days remaining before flying back to UK. She said I needed at least 30 days remaining.

I thought mmm, i wasn’t expecting that.

Im still planning on obtaining the Type O this October/November but wondered had anyone else been successful in trying.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, it is possible to convert a 60-day visa exempt status to a 12-month Non-O visa based on marriage while still in Thailand, but you need to have at least 15-30 days remaining on your current visa for the immigration office to process the conversion. Many people recommend applying for the Non-O visa from their home country due to challenges with opening a Thai bank account while on a tourist or visa-exempt entry.

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Dany ********

i guess the best way these days is to apply abroad for a non-o. then come to thailand, open a bank account, move the money, then apply for the 1 year extension.

2 days ago

Jesper *******

If u do already have a thai bank acct u can apply for the initial 90days nonO marriage in thailand if u have more than 15days on your current entry stamp.....the reason most ppl apply for their nonO in their home country is because they don't have a thai acct which is almost impossible to open one without a long term visa...while applying in their home country they can use their home funds as proof

2 days ago

Will ************

Get your non-o when you’re in the UK

2 days ago

John *********

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@Will ***********

that is the intention

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Garrett ***********

Yes, you can convert a visa exempt or a tourist visa into a Non-O while in country.

Yes, you need 15-30 days left on your current entry depending on the immigration office.

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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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