What are the best visa options for staying in Thailand as the spouse of a Thai citizen, given the challenges of the Non-O visa?

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Feb 7, 2018

7 years ago

Charlie *********

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Bit of a complicated one but any knowledge gratefully received so thank you in advance. 

I'm married to a Thai woman and currently about 11 months into the 15 months of a first year Single Entry Non O based on marriage from Ho Chi Mihn. This visa is a pain in my balls because of the financial requirement which I would like to put into starting a business and is stuck in the bank. I don't love the idea of leaving the country every 90 days, that's quite a trip from here in Chiang Mai and fairly sure I'd get bored of doing that but I suppose it's a possibility. 

Me and the Mrs do have a registered translation company but I am not currently listed as an owner even though I basically am the business. I get a WP out of that. 

I do have a planned trip back home to the UK soon, I have heard that there are some visas only available from one's home country, might I be better to switch to one of them? What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing that? My brother in law has successful businesses with high turnover, I'm definitely not suggesting anything illegal but could I get registered on one of those maybe? 

Are there any other issues I should consider? 

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user currently holds a Single Entry Non-O visa based on marriage, experiencing difficulties with the financial requirements and 90-day border exit rules. They consider switching to a different visa, as they have a work permit and a registered business. Various comments suggest options like switching to a Multi-Entry Non-O visa, which could alleviate the need for frequent border runs while others point to alternatives like the Non-B visa, provided the user is employed. The discussion also covers the possibility of obtaining a year-long multi-entry Non-O visa without financial proof, customs around marriage certificate translations, and immigration procedures. Overall, the conversation provides insights into navigating Thai visa regulations for married expats.

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Kurt ********

You can do the Multi non immigration one, after 90 days simply apply for a 60 day extension which gives you 120 days without a border hop. The visa can be obtained in your home country as well as Laos.