Hi.
Non Imm O visa based on marriage extension question.
Trying to get to the bottom of it after a visit to the Amphur Mueang office in Korat today, to obtain Kor Ror 22.
Married my wife in Singapore (over 20 years ago).
Have.....
- Singapore marriage certificate and translation from English to Thai endorsed by notary public and the Royal Thai Embassy Singapore.
- I produced these in Korat today, was told that I require to gain endorsement by Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Laksi in Bangkok before can obtain Kor Ror 22.
Question = Is this correct? I need to go to Laksi MOFA to get another endorsement?
Tomorrow I am visiting a different Amphur office to try again.
I understand that the MOFA now has an online queue application for appointment that may take weeks. I don't have time to go through that as will leave the country in 5 days.
If an endorsement of my marriage documents by MOFA Bangkok is a necessity, can anyone suggest a reliable agent to approach? I don't expect to be back in the country until next year sometime.
Thanks in advance
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires about the necessity of obtaining an endorsement of their marriage certificate by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Bangkok before acquiring the Kor Ror 22 required for a Non-Immigrant O visa based on marriage. After presenting their marriage documents at the Amphur Mueang office in Korat, they were informed that MOFA's endorsement is needed. Several comments from the community confirm that this endorsement is indeed necessary prior to proceeding with the visa application, despite initial confusion over the matter. Various suggestions and experiences shared include seeking assistance from reliable agents to expedite the process, especially given the user's limited time frame due to an impending departure from Thailand.