To obtain a 12 month extension based on marriage, (after arriving in Thailand on a Type O visa from UK) do I need to own property or can I have a hotel as a temporary residence? Or even a friends house?
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The question asks whether property ownership is required to obtain a 12-month extension based on marriage after arriving in Thailand on a type O visa, or if staying in a hotel or a friend's house would suffice. Comments suggest there are no strict restrictions against temporary accommodations, but it's advisable to have a long-term lease or show a stable residence for a smoother immigration process. Recommendations also include taking a Thai witness to the immigration office during renewal.
You're not leaving on a passport, just arriving. Why even show her UK passport when leaving? Use only the thai passport as long as it's valid. It's also easier when arriving in Thailand as a Thai citizen.
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Bri ****
Take a Thai witness to the immigration office with you for renewal and their i.d card and copy of their house book.
(I have posted this info to help if needed thank you.)
I have been travelling in and out of Thailand for 10 years now and have been preparing for the day that I move over there permanently (with my Thai wife of 9yrs). Of course, part of that preparation is making sure that all my ducks are in a row with documentation readiness when applying for a long term stay visa.
I have been following this group for years now to help with that preparation and understood that not all IO’s are on the same page as far as doc requirements, etc.
Your post has just shown me something completely new.
So I guess the lesson here is to carefully check the immigration office that one would need to use for future applications or extensions on their requirements so as not to get caught with your pants down.
I repeat, this is NOT how it works in most immigration offices and I have never heard about it. I have been around many years. Imo,Trat is out in the sticks.
I wish you would understand that the witness requirement is probably the most stupid thing I've heard in many many years, and I've been around a while. Fyi, Trat is just one province out of 77.
you need a lease for wherever you live. A temporary hotel will not qualify, unless you get a long term lease from them. You will enter on a 90 day visa, giving you enough time to open your Thai bank account for the bt400,000 needed in the account for at least two months before you apply for the year extension to meet the financial requirement. It also gives you enough time to arrange your long term living arrangement.
sorry i may have written this not correct. My wife (From Buriram and lived with me here in the UK for 22 years with UK AND Thai passport) will be coming with me!!
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