Can I convert a COVID extension visa to a marriage visa in Thailand?

COVID-19 Visa Extension Marriage Visa Non-O Visa Visa Conversion Rules Expat Immigration Thailand Visa Types

Apr 22, 2022

3 years ago

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Am correct in assuming I can not convert a Covid extension into a marriage visa?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The conversion from a COVID extension to a marriage visa is possible, but it requires getting a 90-day Non-O visa in the country first. The individual's current visa situation is key, particularly if there's a past Non-O visa or marital status involved. It's important to legally marry before attempting a transition to a marriage visa to avoid complications in the future.

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Maxim ***********

Are you legally married? If so you can since you had a Non-O before (you needed that for your volunteer visa). But again you are re-entering the eternal bribery loop which is something that im personally trying to get away from.

3 years ago

Terary **********

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@Maxim **********

I will be getting legally married. I am was on volunteer visa but since then I have had covid extension (x2), and now on a tourist visa.

3 years ago

Maxim ***********

@Terary *********

If you are not legally married then you are way too early in the process. Get married first, even if you don't end up using it for the marriage extension because you choose another visa, it will be helpful in the future and you won't have to repeat this process ever again.

3 years ago

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Maxim ***********

Nadine ******

didn’t you just got rid of your volunteer visa by going to the US through all the hustle and came back in just to be on covid extension again? 🤯

3 years ago

Terary **********

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@Nadine *****

I am glad some pays attention to me 🙂

My volunteer visa expired and I went to a covid visa, extended that twice then went to the US, returned on a normal tourist visa.

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Terary **********

Brandon ************

It can depend on wha extension you had before you started Covid extensions.

3 years ago

Lee ************************

Extension to what visa ?

3 years ago

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

You'd need to apply for a 90 day Non-O in country first, and yes you can do it.

3 years ago