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What are the current requirements for a Non-O Marriage visa extension in Thailand?
Non O visa marriage applicant 😢 Skip the 40k income documents. Just came back from Chaengwattana Immigration and they’ve confirmed they are only accepting the 400,000 THB deposit for Non-O Marriage extensions/renewals now.
Doesn't matter what the latest article says—the officers at the desk have the final word.
*take a look at the photo and the officer specifically highlighted that to me before asking me to leave and come back with 400k baht deposit *
What I have :
- Thailand company employment letter
- tax pnd 91 form
- tax Tawi 50 form
- bank statement proof I have a Thai company crediting salary into Thai bank every month > 40k baht income
Doesn't matter what the latest article says—the officers at the desk have the final word.
*take a look at the photo and the officer specifically highlighted that to me before asking me to leave and come back with 400k baht deposit *
What I have :
- Thailand company employment letter
- tax pnd 91 form
- tax Tawi 50 form
- bank statement proof I have a Thai company crediting salary into Thai bank every month > 40k baht income
Answer summary
Recent discussions at Chaengwattana Immigration indicate that the requirement for extending a Non-O Marriage visa has changed. Expats applying for this visa are now being informed that they must provide a deposit of 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account, a departure from the previous option of demonstrating a monthly income of 40,000 THB. This change seems to be enforced strictly at the Chaengwattana office, with comments noting that other immigration offices may have differing requirements. Documentation and confirmation from a Thai employer for the 40K income method are no longer accepted, leading to confusion among foreign applicants who are accustomed to different practices from various embassies.
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John **********
I had non o family last year based on 40k income. This year they didnt accepted it. They wanted the 400k in bank. So i guess new rules
Por *************
40K/month works when you have a job and work permit in Thailand because you then have a tax document from your employer to confirm that you earn 40K a month.
Ryan *****
OPPor Suwanchawee this is what the 2 ladies sitting at C1 counter highlighted on their own paper and told me... 400k baht ☹️
Ryan *****
OPPor Suwanchawee I have what you had stated above..
And the answer given to me is 400k baht
And the answer given to me is 400k baht
Por *************
Ryan Sze Did you have other support documents and letter from the company? I can check with her (C1) tomorrow whether they really stop 40K method for changing visa.
Jasper ********
I just renewed my Visa with the 40k a month method.
It think it matters a lot where you are from.
It think it matters a lot where you are from.
Maria *************
Are you reffering to the in-country NON-O or the 1 year extension of stay based on marriage to thai?
For in-country NON-O it has always been only money in a thai bank account
For in-country NON-O it has always been only money in a thai bank account
Ryan *****
OPMaria Fredriksson same.. 1 year extension
Jordi ********
You say that you are Malaysian and that your embassy no longer issues the income document. And at the same time you say skip the document, they confirmed they don't accept it anymore? So what is it? You didn't bring it but just asked them about it then?
My income document was fine, Dutch embassy, legalized document, two weeks ago.
My income document was fine, Dutch embassy, legalized document, two weeks ago.
Ryan *****
OPJordi Jansse if Dutch embassy issue the income guarantee letter, then you are good. So far malaysia, US, UK and Canada embassy no longer issue such letter. I don't have the full list of embassies practice unfortunately 🙄
Jordi ********
Ryan Sze You say skip it. How do you know they don't accept it if you never had the document🤣
Jordi ********
@John *********
That is very true. This was two weeks ago btw. Different immigration, different rules...But yeah, we always check before and next year it will be bank account since the document is a lot of hassle. But couldn't put the money in the account on time this year.
John **********
@Jordi *******
the problem is that things change. What worked before might not work the next time. It's a good idea to check the requirements every time you need to apply for an extensionRyan *****
OPJordi Jansse no worries.. All good here. Hope 1 day I can get non o visa approved 🙏
Jordi ********
@John *********
Okay well it worked for me. But they tend to make it hard yes.Jordi ********
Ryan Sze Sorry mate nothing personal. There is just so many information and wrong information. Hope it works out!
Ryan *****
OP@John *********
yeah.. Thanks for adding the point. Maybe I'm still sad that I don't have 400k baht with me currently despite earning and income of > 40k baht / month in ThailandRyan *****
OPJordi Jansse no.. I think you got me wrong. There's plenty of article and post mentioning we can provide income source verify by thai company and also tax departments with a 40k income. But this route no longer exist... That's why I'm sad now. Don't be too sensitive please 😅
John **********
@Jordi *******
I think he's saying that previously if you could show you earned a minimum of 40k baht per month inside Thailand that was enough for extension purposes but that is no longer the caseJordi ********
Ryan Sze You make no sense to me. You didnt have the document (embassy didnt give it anymore) and now you are making fuss about them (the immigration) not accepting it. What is there to accept if you dont have it anyway? You lost me.
Ryan *****
OPJordi Jansse please take a look at what the ladies at C1 counter had highlighted in their own paper
เดแคลน ***********
Most Immigration offices only accept the 40k deposit method for work in Thailand, CW is one of them.
Ryan *****
OPMy income is from Thailand. By the way, I'm a foreigner and my wife is thai.
If husband is thai and wife is a foreigner... The rule seems easier for sure
If husband is thai and wife is a foreigner... The rule seems easier for sure
เดแคลน ***********
Ryan Sze thars always been the case.
Ryan *****
OPเดแคลน คอนนอลลี่ I believe you meant 400k baht. There is no more 40k working in Thailand rules anymore in Chaengwattana
เดแคลน ***********
Ryan Sze since when? Renewed my extension last month at CW and used income from work in Thailand method without issue.
เดแคลน ***********
Ryan Sze well damn, guess I just got lucky and got it done just before this started being enforced or had IOs that didn't know/care.
Ryan *****
OPเดแคลน คอนนอลลี่ this is where the ladies at C1 highlighted..is 400k baht now. 😞
เดแคลน ***********
Ryan Sze yes I know how it works ive been doing it for nearly a decade. As I said i didn't have any issues last month.
Is your income from work in Thailand or is it remitted to Thailand from abroad & are you married to a Thai? (Just trying to figure out what the difference is/if there is any difference)
Is your income from work in Thailand or is it remitted to Thailand from abroad & are you married to a Thai? (Just trying to figure out what the difference is/if there is any difference)
Ryan *****
OPเดแคลน คอนนอลลี่ I went today at Chaengwattana Counter c1 document checker. Both lady officer told me to prepare for 400k baht. No more 40k income fyi
If we can't pass document checker at counter C1, you won't even be allowed to go to the next stage
If we can't pass document checker at counter C1, you won't even be allowed to go to the next stage
Alexey **********
It is official website:
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เดแคลน ***********
Alexey Shipulin Samut Prakan is not CW & IT doesn't matter what the website says too as each immigration officer/office has discretion on what is allowed. CW & most offices will only allow use of the 40k+ deposit method if the funds are from legal work within Thailand.
Ryan *****
OPเดแคลน คอนนอลลี่ again let me repeat.. If you work in Thailand with income of 40k, this rule is no longer being accepted. The only requirement is 400k baht deposit
Ryan *****
OPAlexey Shipulin I went to Chaengwattana immigration today and spoke to 2 officer at counter C1😢.. If we can't pass document check at counter c1, we won't be able to proceed to the next step
Marianne ********
Alexey Shipulin This is Samut Prakan and not the Chaengwattana office.
Different office, different rules.
Different office, different rules.
Jenny *****
Alexey Shipulin Hi, Is 400k deposit permanently enough for each time? Or they need both 400k deposit and montly income ?
Tevita ******
Jenny Cha 400k or income - not both (400k is preferred)
Ryan *****
OPTevita Tuki there's no OR. Document checker at counter C1 of Chaengwattana immigration only accept
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0 baht depositAlexey **********
Did you show 12 months statement (FTT/SWIFT) and letter from your Embassy? Please details.
Ryan *****
OPAlexey Shipulin I'm a malaysian.. Embassy no longer issue any letter to guarantee our income. I believe there are multiple post on this too which are related to US, UK, Canada etc embassy. No more income guarantee letter 😔
Alexey **********
Ryan Sze Yes I understand you 100%. Thank you for your reply and try to get new 90 days e-visa abroad if not enough time to keep 400.000THB now. Sorry...
Alexey **********
Ryan Sze 20-30k discount them 🙂
Ryan *****
OPAlexey Shipulin an agent is charging me 89k baht for the service with 400k route. I told him I'm not interested 😅
Alexey **********
Ryan Sze Try to find any commercial assistance right now.
Ryan *****
OPAlexey Shipulin even with 90 days Evisa non o,
*****
0 baht is still needed. I'm so sad now especially this amount will be needed for yearly renewal too
Jan ******************
This is now fairly well known and applies in several locations. Monthly transfers have also been removed from the regulation, and there have also been cases where embassy income affidavits are no longer accepted. That effectively leaves either 400,000 baht in a Thai bank account or income earned in Thailand.
Ryan *****
OPJan Kenneth Nesland there's no OR as confirmed by Chaengwattana immigration... We need to have 400k baht 😭
Alexey **********
Jan Kenneth Nesland Not removed. I work with Immigration for other people and I am married 8 years. Nothing changed for now. I think it was misunderstanding or no certificate (affidavit) or local transfers. I had similar situation last year and officers called their boss to know.
Jan ******************
Alexey Shipulin I’m not sure which immigration office you are referring to, but at the main immigration office in Bangkok this has been removed from the regulation. If you look at the handouts provided at several offices, for example Jomtien, you will see the same.
Dave **********
True enough!!
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