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What are the challenges and experiences related to obtaining a marriage visa in Thailand?

Marriage Visa Visa Application Process Immigration Experiences Long-Term Visas Retirement Visa Thai Immigration Offices Expat Life in Thailand Frustrations with Visa Process

Aug 14, 2025

11 hours ago

Cris ******

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Well. Exhausted after another draining day at immigration. All in all im just tired of how ridiculous the marriage visa is. It also doesn't help we live about 2 hours from immigration. One small mistake and entire application in the garbage. 

Also it's wild. They had one lady processing any and all of the long term visas. After waiting 5 hours I was only the 4th to be seen that day. In a que of 19...

Few points of advice. Avoid the marriage visa like the plague, book online appointments and dont move 2 hours from immigration haha. 

Cheers I need a drink or 8 now.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the frustrations and exhaustion from dealing with the marriage visa application process in Thailand, highlighting long wait times and the potential for mistakes to derail applications. It shares experiences from various commenters who have encountered similar issues, emphasizing the challenges faced at immigration offices, particularly when living far from these locations. They offer advice such as avoiding the marriage visa and considering retirement visas as a simpler alternative.

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8 hours ago

Cris ******

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a lot of agents now wont touch marriage visas

8 hours ago

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Cris ******

Pete **********

Avoiding marriage is easier lol 😆

9 hours ago

Charles ********

I once waited four or five months for mine!

Under consideration…

9 hours ago

Chet *******

Man, I hope it works out for you. Hope for the best.

9 hours ago

Cris ******

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@Chet ******

in the end it will work out. I understand why alcoholism is so bad here now. Haha 😄

9 hours ago

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Cris ******

Michael ********

Thailand doesn't want you to stay long term anymore. There was a time when they welcomed you and immigration was fairly simple. Prices are way up, immigration is a total hassle by design. They only want elite visa sales now.