These are a couple of updates on the marriage based extension here in Phuket, done myself yesterday, April 2024.
1. The updated Koror 2 marriage doc is now 60 days old max. It used to be 180 days.
2. The GPS coordinates are now required on the hand drawn map (that shows how to get from the IO to your residence).
3. In addition to the spouse, the rest of the dependents (if any) now need to be in all the photos.
4. The IO objected to printed passport pages from a scanned file. Wanted actual sharp photocopies, even if B/W. Portrait orientation, not landscape.
Arrived at 8:30 AM, left at 3:00 PM with the under 30 consideration stamp. Seemed to be a tad easier than the previous extensions. No questions as to how the 400k arrived at the bank, a little over 2 months ago. No dreaded income questions, tax questions, or other scary stuff. Check with your local IO office, as the above was for Phuket. Good luck!
TLDR : Answer Summary
Recent updates on the marriage-based extension process in Phuket include: the Koror 2 marriage document is now valid for a maximum of 60 days; GPS coordinates are required on the hand-drawn map to residence; all dependents must appear in submitted photos; and the immigration officer insists on sharp photocopies of passport pages instead of scanned files. Arriving at the IO office early can lead to an easier process, as income and tax questions may be overlooked. Additionally, dress codes have been emphasized, with a note on no shorts for photos.
