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Do I need my wife's passport to apply for the Non-O marriage visa in Thailand?

Non-O Visa Marriage Visa Thai Visa Requirements Passport and ID Card Immigration Expat Guidance

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So according to this requirements 6th one if my wife doesnt have passport we cant get this Non O marriage?Why they dont put (OR ) between ID card and passport?

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The conversation discusses the requirements for applying for a Non-O marriage visa in Thailand, specifically addressing the necessity of a spouse's passport. Several participants express confusion over the requirement and suggest that showing either a passport or ID card should suffice. It is clarified that if the wife does not have a passport, it may hinder the application process, especially if applying from outside Thailand. Ultimately, having at least one form of identification is crucial.

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Andy ********

Andy ********

These are general requirements. They cover more than just the marriage visa. If your wife doesn't have a passport then obviously you can't provide a copy.

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Vitico ********

Vitico ********

If she has an ID and passport take copies of both. If she only has an ID card then that’s all you can show

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Phil ******

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thats because you applied outside of thailsnd and I think office needs your wife there too. Thus a passpott

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Incognia **********

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but thai people can go to Savannakhet without passport.And this is also outside Thailand.

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Phil ******

Phil ******

jeez dunno then but really where are you located as easier border runs

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Steven ***************

Steven ***************

It's normally and/or on that.. why the f## would someone not leaving/entering the country require showing a passport for someone else to enter?

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Incognia **********

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@Steven **************

problem i think officially your wife should be with you physically.Thats why they want passport i am thinking this.But they accept without wife.

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Steven ***************

Steven ***************

if you are applying for a spouse visa outside Thailand, you don't need her there.. you need a signed copy of her Thai ID card and a letter of invitation from her signed by her. Her passport is irrelevant for a visa for you unless for some insane reason she doesn't have a Tha ID card which she can't get a passport without anyway..

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Steven ***************

Steven ***************

. Ok. Ignore anything I say as a person who's been down this road before or take your own advice. I don't care. An invitation in Thai would and does make sense BECAUSE THE PERSON WRITING IT IS THAI AND THE EMBASSY APPROVING IT IS THAI!!. Thai embassies and consulates are famous for poor translation and individual requirements. Follow whatever the consulate you use states, is the best advice. Even though I've had 2 answers from 2 staff members at same consulate..

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Incognia **********

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@Steven **************

invitation should be thai language right?So this invitation why they dont write on requirements on website Savannakhet Embassy?I saw this on Phnom Penh website but on Savannakhet i didnt see.Also there are many people dont have this invitation and got visa.

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

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

@Michael *******

Did you need your spouse's passport for your application?

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Michael ********

Michael ********

I brought both with me today but not everyone has passport.

Also I brought original marriage cert as last time complained about it, they didnt even open folder more interested in bank account

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Incognia **********

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@Michael *******

Also i want to know are they checking signature(wife) in documents?

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Michael ********

Michael ********

oh yes sign every document (blue pen) they are sticklers for that

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Incognia **********

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@Michael *******

maybe they check bank account with details later afternoon.And then can reject tomorrow.Very possible.But maybe they dont check.They check only at first why u apply.

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Michael ********

Michael ********

yes sure they do more thourough check after, but its all good and no reason to reject. They are fairly good here with first glance at rejecting you

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Michael ********

Michael ********

@Brandon ***********

i brought copies of passport and ID just in case. But not everyone has passport.

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Incognia **********

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@Brandon ***********

i didnt apply yet.But she doesnt have passport.So if i apply and if officer wants both id and passpport what can i do?Or he will want only one of them?

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

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

that's why I asked Michael to reply since he just submitted an application at Savannakhet this morning

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@Brandon ***********

i think this 6th one is maybe with couple who apply together with wife.Then of course she will carry passport in Laos.

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