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How long is a bank letter valid for when applying for a marriage-based visa extension in Thailand?

Nov 7, 2025
3 days ago
Hi.

Regarding the letter from the bank for the one-year extension based on marriage to a Thai woman, how long is the letter valid for?

Can I get it, say, today and apply in 7 days with it?

For Chaeng Wattana office in Bangkok.

Thanks.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The validity period for a bank letter required for a one-year extension based on marriage to a Thai woman is 7 days. This was confirmed by a user in the comments.
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I already got an answer from Tod - 7 days.

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