What are the options and requirements for obtaining a marriage visa in Thailand?

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Looking for some advice on the marriage visa
I always see people asking about the 400k in a Thai bank account, but I also saw there is an option to have a stable income of 40k+ equivalent deposited in a foreign account monthly over a twelve month period. Has anyone ever gone this route instead? Is there anything else I should know about? This would be my preferred route, especially since all the trouble with the Thai banks recently and having 400k locked away that I can’t touch.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The post discusses alternative financial requirements for obtaining a Thai marriage visa, particularly the option of demonstrating a stable monthly income of 40,000 THB from a foreign source. It raises concerns about the traditional requirement of having 400,000 THB locked in a Thai bank account and requests experiences from others who have used the income route. Comments indicate that while some immigration offices may accept foreign income affidavits, others may still require the traditional financial proof or recent bank transfers. Variations in requirements based on local immigration office practices are highlighted.

Bob ********** · Answer

You can take the 400K out as soon as your extension is approved and go have a good time with it

Peter **************** · Answer

Y'r last name is Dutch/Fries. If you have a Dutch passport, you still can get an income statement (Visumondersteuningsbrief in Dutch) from the Dutch Embassy in BKK.

Scott ********* · Answer

Did the marriage for 14 years now.

I do put the 400.

First year you do it has to be there 3 months before.  After that 2 months before. Then you can take out until the next extension.

Bangkok bank have recently changed it to 4 months.

I’m with kasikorn and just did mine this week. 2 months was fine.

Greg *********** · Answer

[mention redacted] *** IF your country's embassy in Bangkok still issues a certified income affidavit.

you don't

EITHER

need 12 months of transfers of 40,000 THB from abroad into your Thai bank account,

NOR

do you need a deposit of 400,000 THB in your Thai bank account,

You would only need this income affidavit for the financial proof for an application to the 1-year Extension of Stay Permit

*** some Immigrations might want to see that you actually transfer some money into your Thai bank account, and a bankbook showing 2 or 3 months of transfers are accepted as proof

John ********** · Answer

Speak to your immigration office.  Many won't accept 40k baht per month unless you earn it inside Thailand

Rob ********** · Answer

Most immigration offices will not except the 40,000 baht a month option anymore, best to ask your immigration office which you will be using.

Stuart ****** · Answer

Your 40k monthly payments must be paid into your thai bank and have to be shown as a international payment.  You have to have  12 months continuous payment into that account with no break. So can't miss a month.  Letter from bank and print of statements.

I also understand that not all immigration offices except this method.

I know before when my embassy issued me a letter then I never had to show the 400k in bank for the first extension. UK don't issue anymore so need the 400k for first year.

This is my understanding.

Pete ******* · Answer

For the 40k route, 40k income from a Thai job or Embassy verified foreign sourced income. No other options at my immigration office.

Nongnuch ******** · Answer

if your country's embassy in Bangkok issues a certified income affidavit, confirming you make over 40,000 THB equivalent monthly, you can use this affidavit to apply on Immigration for the "1-year Extension of the Stay Permit based on being married to a Thai wife" . . . . for the application to the initial 90-days Non-Imm-O Family Visa through the online e-visa system of the Thai embassy in your home country, you can use original income documents

Bob ***** · Answer

I believe you have to do the 400,000 first for a year and then you can do the income route... just keep in mind one thing. if you get divorced in Thailand on a marriage Visa you have 5 days to leave the country. if you keep your non-immigrant o Visa you can still stay.

just a thought.

just a thought.

What are the options and requirements for obtaining a marriage visa in Thailand?

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