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How can I convert my ED visa to a Non-O visa based on marriage in Thailand?
Visa ConversionED VisaNon-O VisaMarriage VisaThailand ImmigrationVisa Application ProcessThai Consulates
Jul 2, 2018
8 years ago
Karl ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@ Tod Daniels:
So I gathered all the documents and went to immigration in Phuket town and they told me it's not possible to change the extension from ED to O based on marriage. They told me to go to a consulate or embassy outside the kingdom and apply for a non O for 90 days and convert it at immigration when I have less then 30 days left on it, now I don't know what to believe anymore.
If I listen to them, where do I go (what consulate?) to apply and what will the reason for the non O 90 days be? Converting? Is there a visa with the only purpose to be converted inside the country?
Do I still need to cancel my ED extension?
Please straighten this out for me.
So I gathered all the documents and went to immigration in Phuket town and they told me it's not possible to change the extension from ED to O based on marriage. They told me to go to a consulate or embassy outside the kingdom and apply for a non O for 90 days and convert it at immigration when I have less then 30 days left on it, now I don't know what to believe anymore.
If I listen to them, where do I go (what consulate?) to apply and what will the reason for the non O 90 days be? Converting? Is there a visa with the only purpose to be converted inside the country?
Do I still need to cancel my ED extension?
Please straighten this out for me.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking clarity on converting their ED visa to a Non-O visa based on marriage after being told by immigration in Phuket that it's not possible to change the visa type there. The conversation suggests going to a Thai consulate in neighboring countries (like Laos or Malaysia) to apply for a 90-day Non-O visa, provides details about required documents, and discusses experiences from others regarding the different rules at various consulates.
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Scott *********
I did the same 5 years ago.
Was on ed visa for 3 years. Got married. I did have to go to the thai Embassey in Malaysia. apply for the marriage o visa. Then pick it up the next day. Then back into thailand.
Was on ed visa for 3 years. Got married. I did have to go to the thai Embassey in Malaysia. apply for the marriage o visa. Then pick it up the next day. Then back into thailand.
Scott *********
Been easy every year after that
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Royce ******
Guess it's the same as the banks here. Some branches allow foreigners to open accounts with minimal paperwork, some don't. It all depends on the bank manager. There's no standardisation.
Hendri ******
@Tod ********
as we all know, not every immigration place in all over Thailand have the same rules. That's why sometimes make us confusing.Karl ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
no need to apologize, now we have the knowledge that you can't do it in Phuket.Jung *********
@Tod ********
It's not someone's fault. There is no reason to apologize.
Above all Thai have no standardization that's the first.
As a one who's helping people get visa in Thai (not illegally) it brother alot.
There is no way that we can check every im-office in Thai.
It's always better to check with the place to go in advance.
Hendri ******
@Tod ********
no worries.. maybe in Bangkok once this can be done, but now maybe different. That's why this group is needed to update every new rules, can't stick out to old rules, even for 3 months ago. Cheers :)Tod *********
yep, sorry for the bad information. :(
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Tod *********
Okay, well, now that that's off the table for you I'd say go to a thai consulate in a neighboring country and get a 90 day single entry Non-O visa.
Tod *********
Marco *********
@Karl ********
my pleasure and... chok deeKarl ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Marco ********
Penang consulate being a bit different from other Thai consulates...And thanks for the great news, you saved me a lot of time and money with that news, thanks a million! ☺️🙏🏻
Marco *********
Karl ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Marco ********
I know, I've been there before...Marco *********
I can confirm that
only affidavit letter is OK in Penang
only affidavit letter is OK in Penang
Marco *********
@Karl ********
I did, just wait for his reply.You must know that Penang Consulate have a bit different rules compared with other nearby Countries consulates
Karl ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Marco ********
please ask, it would save me time and money if I could go to Penang instead of Lao.Marco *********
@Tod ********
usually Penang asks bank statement showing only 200,000 or more baht, that doesn't need to be on account since 2 or 3 months: just few days before visa application are enough.Can check with my agent in Penang if affidavit letter WITHOUT bank statements is fine.
Usually they ask only statement or both letter and statement
Tod *********
@Ka**
, let's ask someone who knows ;) @Marco ********
, can people get 90 day single entry Non-O visas based on marriage in Penang by using the embassy letter showing 40K baht a month as proof of funds?Karl ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
I compared airfare between Phuket and Lao and Phuket and Penang, 4 times more expensive to fly to Lao. Do you think Penang is okey with an affidavit from the Swedish consulate stating my monthly income (over 40,000 Bt) as a proof of funds, or does it have to be money in the bank?
Tod *********
@Ka**
nope, I highly doubt it'd work and I wouldn't even waste the time tryin' it. Just go to Vientiane or Savannakhet and get the 90 day single entry Non-O visa, get stamped in for 90 days and then file for a yearly extension at the immigration office in your area like normal.
Heck if you don't wanna go to Lao go to the thai consulate in Penang Malaysia, you'd have to show proof of funds but you could get the 90 day single entry Non-O there too
Karl ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
I had another thought; you said it's possible to change extension from ED to O in Bangkok, wouldn't it be possible for me to go to Bangkok and do it there?Tod *********
@Karl ********
sorry, :/ the front and the back because there's information on the back of the marriage certificate and on the back of her thai i/d ;)Karl ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
probably the most stupid question ever; what is ft/bk?Tod *********
@Ka**
you need-original marriage certificate (the one with the rose border)
copies of:
-data page of your passport
-visa & entry stamp to Lao
-ft/bk of the original marriage certificate
-ft/bk of thai wife's i/d card
-thai wife's house book listing
2 - passport sized photos (3 really because you need 1 to get into Lao)
you sign everything with your name on it, she signs everything with her name on it meaning you BOTH sign the marriage certificate
Your wife doesn't need to go.
Karl ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
2 copies? Only korror 2 and 3 + original, Thai wife's ID and house book listings?
No photos?
Do I need to bring the wife?
Tod *********
@Ka**
, you could go to either thai consulate in Lao (Vientiane or Savannakhet) and get a 90 day single-entry Non-O visa based on marriage with no proof of funds, just the marriage certificates, thai wife's i/d and house book listing.Karl ******************
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Karl ******************
ORIGINAL POSTERWhat's the requirements for a 90 day single entry non-O visa?
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Tod *********
:/ strange because I've had several people do it here in Bangkok :(
Tod *********
and did you have paperwork from your school that said you were stopping studying on xxx date, and have all the documentation needed to immediately apply for a year extension based on marriage?
Karl ******************
ORIGINAL POSTERYes. They told me it's not possible to change reason for extension on a ED.
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