Good evening
I'd like to check my understanding. When in Thailand you can apply for an extension of stay based on visiting Thai family (no financial requirement). This extension is one year. Is this correct?
Also, are you allowed to work on said extension of stay? I'm moving to Thailand to marry my long term girlfriend but due to the 2 month seasoning for the 400,000 baht there wont be enough time to apply for it off a 30 day visa exemption + one 30 day extension. I have just come back from working aboard and couldn’t get the 60 day tourist visa.
Any advice would be appreciated
Regards
TLDR : Answer Summary
The visiting Thai family extension is actually only for 60 days and is limited to specific circumstances, requiring a tie to a Thai family member. You cannot work on this visa without a permit. To seek a longer stay, you should consider switching to a Non-O visa based on marriage, which has its own financial requirements and must be applied for within a certain timeframe.
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