I am a French citizen on a 30 days visa exemption who got married in Thailand to a Dutch citizen holding a B visa. I need to switch to a non-O visa based on marriage before applying for a dependent visa. We asked my husband's company about the process to get this non-O visa for us. They contacted an agent and it seems that the only way to get the non-O visa from Thailand involves to pay 25,000 baht... It seems to me that it is a lot of money for a 90 days visa! Flying back to France to apply would cost me a lot of money too. I am confused whether or not I can apply from another country (or even here in Bangkok) at a lower cost? Thanks for your help!
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A French citizen married to a Dutch citizen in Thailand is seeking to switch from a 30-day visa exemption to a Non-O visa based on marriage. They are confused about the application process and costs involved. Comments clarify that a Non-O visa can be issued from within Thailand under certain conditions, and it typically costs 2000 baht, significantly lower than the 25,000 baht quoted by an agent.
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