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How can I apply for a Marriage Visa in Bangkok while on a Tourist Visa?

Marriage Visa NON-O Visa Thai Visa Application Chaeng Wattana Immigration Office Visa Requirements Changing Visa Status

Vic *******

asked Nov 3, 2024

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Hello, I am looking to get a marriage visa.  I deposited the money into my Thai account, am waiting for the 2 months that it needs to be in there to come up soon.  I am struggling to find the paper work to apply and the location to apply though (in Bangkok.) I was wondering if anyone knew this info. I am currently on a Tourist Visa until November 27th, and would like to change to a Marriage Visa before then.

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The user is seeking information on obtaining a Marriage Visa (initial in-country NON-O) in Bangkok, having deposited the required funds in their Thai account. They need assistance with the paperwork and application location, as their Tourist Visa expires on November 27th. A comment clarifies that the two-month deposit requirement applies only to extensions, not initial visa applications, and suggests going to the Chaeng Wattana office promptly for updated requirements.

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Ellie *******

You are applying for an initial in-country Non-O based on a spouse to a Thai national at the Chaeng Wattana office.

You have to have a 400K Baht deposit as of the application day, but you don't have to wait for two months for the initial visa. Two months of seasoning is required for a 1-year extension, not for an initial visa.

You can apply for an initial visa until 12 Nov as long as you can get the required documents sorted.

You have to go to the CW office to get the latest requirements list ASAP. This is the sample list for an initial visa in Bangkok, but as you can see, it's 2.5 years old.

And don't wait until the last day to apply for your visa.

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2 years ago

Vic *******

@Ellie ******

thank you! That is a huge help.

2 years ago

Gloy **********

@Ellie ******

Wait so foreigners can open bank accounts in Thailand with tourists visa? I thought they need to be on Non-O visa. And does the 400K deposit has to be transferred from oversea or it can be transferred from someone in Thailand?

2 years ago

Ellie *******

@Gloy *********

, depends, and how to get a Thai bank account is not the point here as OP already has his account.

400K baht deposit is not required as international transfer for an in-country visa or 1-year extension based on spouse to a Thai at least in Bangkok.

2 years ago

Gloy **********

@Ellie ******

Thank you! I’m just wondering for my own personal case with my bf. He plans to move here next year :)

2 years ago