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Do I need to inform immigration if I get married while on a 6-month visa in Thailand?

Marriage in Thailand Visa Rules Immigration Processes Medical Visa Non-O Visa Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV)Border Hopping in Thailand

Mar 3, 2024

2 years ago

Peter *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

For medical reasons im

Thinking of booking a 6 months visa and do a couple of border hops

[ LAOS ] . Im staying with girlfriend in her home. 

We have been together 7 years. My Question is

If we decide to get married 

While I'm there do I have to report to a immigration office to inform them of the wedding...

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The original poster (OP) inquired about the necessity to inform immigration in Thailand if they decide to get married during their stay on a 6-month visa. Comments indicated that there is no requirement to notify immigration of the marriage; however, it was suggested that a change in visa may be necessary following the marriage to avoid living apart. Recommendations included applying for a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) to facilitate extended stays with border hopping. Additionally, a TM 30 form, notifying immigration of the resident address, is essential when staying at the girlfriend's residence.

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James ********

As has been suggested, get the METV multiple entry tourist visa in your home country. It can get you up to 9 months stay in Thailand with a few simple LAND BORDER BOUNCE entries. Each one can be extended for 30 ADDED days at your local Thai immigration office for 1900 Thai baht.

AND I believe that the OP has the answers needed for his question.

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2 years ago

James ********

Use the search 🔍 tool top of this Forum page...

ENTER.. METV

CLICK on it and all posts about getting the METV multiple entry tourist visa in your home country will Pop up to read.

2 years ago

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James ********

Tod *********

@Peter ********

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How about you burn that bridge when you get to it

What 6 month visa medical reason visa are you thinking of applying for?

I'd say just get a 6 month METV <- multi-entry tourist visa from the thai consulate in your country before you come here, that will give you almost 9 months of stay in 60 day increments

2 years ago

Peter *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

..thanks Todd..

Just thought marriage would help full time retirement when I do it

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Peter ********

and it probably can,

but

seeing as you're NOT married yet, I'd say you're getting the cart before the horse a bit 🙂

2 years ago

Peter *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

..cheers mate

2 years ago

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Peter *********

Dannie ***************

You need to have a TM 30, Notification from House-Master, Owner or the Possessor of the Residence where Alien has Stayed, on file with immigration for your girlfriend’s residence when you stay there.

2 years ago

Russell ********

Beware that your Border hops overland will be denied after the first two (apparently).

Id have thought youd want to inform Immigration of your marriage because youll need a longer visa based on that marriage- otherwise eventually youll be living apart.

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Russell *******

people are allowed two free 30 day visa exempt entries by land in a calendar year

There's no requirement to notify immigrations you got married unless you're going to use the marriage as way to stay here

2 years ago

Russell ********

@Tod ********

exactly Tod, yes.

2 years ago

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Russell ********

Lloyd ********

Nope no requirement to inform immigration if you get married

2 years ago

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Lloyd ********