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How far in advance should I apply for a Non-O visa based on marriage before my family extension expires?

Non-O visa visa application timing Thai family extension immigration rules Thailand visa based on marriage

Travis ********

asked Sep 24, 2020

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I recently received my visiting Thai family extension until the 25th of November. I will next attempt to get the Non-O visa based on marriage. How far in advance from my 60 day visit Thai family extension expiring should I apply for the Non-O? Thank you.

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You should apply for the Non-O visa based on marriage either 30 to 45 days before your current 60-day Thai family extension expires, depending on the specific immigration office's regulations. It is advisable to check directly with your local immigration office for guidance on the exact timing.

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Benjamin ******

You will apply for a one year extension of stay based on marriage to a Thai wife. When you will apply for this extension is either 45 or 30 days in advanced -depending on the immigration office. My advice is to go to your local immigration office on Tuesday or Wednesday and ask them.

6 years ago

Dominic ****

There does seem to be some conflicting info recently, based on assumptions.

6 years ago

Travis ********

Ok thank you Benjamin. Sorry, I don’t mean to put admins against each other. I don’t know who is right or wrong. I just want to make sure I’m on the right track.

6 years ago

Travis ********

@Benjamin *****

so I won’t apply for the Non-O?

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Travis *******

No. You will *NOT* apply for a Non-O visa. A "Non-O Visa" is almost always a full page sticker that gives you entry to Thailand, generally for 90 days, for "other" reasons. This is almost always issued outside of Thailand, at a Thai consulate, and cost 2K THB (or local currency).

To stay in Thailand after your visa expires, you'll want an extension of stay. For you, that extension of stay is called an "extension of stay based on marriage to a Thai national". You'll get about a

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page stamp with the words "extension of stay". These are only issued inside Thailand and cost 1,900 THB.

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Travis *******

Ok, then Tod is right, you will need an in-country Non-O visa. In that case, go to your local immigration office and ask for the handout on how to get an in-country Non-O visa based on marriage to a Thai national, or ask them when you can start doing that conversion.

Once you get that 90 day Non-O visa in country, you'll be able to get a one year extension of stay.

6 years ago

Travis ********

@Benjamin *****

I had one back in April. Then amnesty then just last week I received the 60 day visiting Thai family extension

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Travis *******

Do you have a 30 day visa exempt entry?

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Travis *******

I'll be surprised if

@Tod ********

is saying to get a Non-O visa after you get an extension of stay based on visiting Thai Family. To get a Non-O visa, you'll have to leave Thailand and apply for the visa (for people who are married to Thai nationals without the 400K THB, that's usually Savannakhet or HCMC).

He and I both doubt the borders would reopen in November, so the only option would be to get an extension of stay based on marriage to a Thai national, which will require the 400K THB seasoned money.

Travis ********

Travis ********

this information seems to conflicting with Tod Daniels advice. He is telling people to get the Non-O after the 60 visiting Thai family extension which I got coming off amnesty. Please clarify.

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Travis *******

That is correct, you need either:

400K THB in a Thai Bank Account for two months OR;

40K THB in monthly income

OR;

A letter from your embassy saying that you make 40K THB a month (note: the USA embassy is *NOT* issuing those letters)

6 years ago

Travis ********

@Benjamin *****

so I need the money in the bank for this 2 months prior?

6 years ago