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Can I enter Thailand on a tourist visa and later switch to a non-O marriage visa?

Simeon **********
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Hi there,

I am writing to get some advice about a marriage visa for myself (UK national) when my wife and I go back to Thailand.

Is it possible to go on a tourist visa and then change to a non-o / marriage visa at a later date?

Much appreciated in advance. 🙏🙏🙏
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Yes, you can initially enter Thailand on a tourist visa or via visa exemption, which provides 60 days, plus a possible 30-day extension. During your stay, you can apply for a Non-Immigrant O visa based on marriage to a Thai national, followed by an application for a one-year extension of stay. Alternatively, it's suggested to apply for a Single Entry Non-Immigrant O visa before entering Thailand for a smoother process.
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As the advice is correct but it is a strange way and more expensive.

OR apply for the Single Entry Non Immigrant O visa based on marriage before you make your way into Thailand (2500 Thb) and apply in Thailand for the 1 year Extension of Stay (1.900 thb).

OR

Go to Thailand and get the free 30 day Visa Exempt Entry,

Go Immigration to apply for a 30 day Extension of Stay (1.900 Thb)

Go Immigration to apply for a 60 day Extension of Stay (1.900 Thb)

Go Immigration to apply for the Non Immigrant O visa based on marriage (2.000 Thb)

Go Immigration to apply for the 1 year Extension of Stay (1.900 Thb)
James ********
James ********
And I assume you are Married to Thai.
James ********
James ********
And IF added time was needed to arrange your 400,000 Thai baht in a Thai Bank account in your name only...a Family visit extension of 60 days is available.
James ********
James ********
James ********
James ********
You can also enter Thailand with the tourist visa ..gives you 60 days on arrival plus one 30 day extension = 90 days.
James ********
James ********
Yes you can enter visa exempt..30 day's..

Plus 30 day extension....

= 60 days.

During this time you can apply for the Non O as Married to Thai.

Followed by the one year extension as Married to Thai.

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