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What are the requirements and considerations for obtaining a spousal visa in Thailand if I have limited time and older photos?

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Apr 20, 2026

11 days ago

Leonard ***********************

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Spousal Visa 

Question what happens if you have a small apartment can you just take pictures outside of the apartment and pictures of us inside, we have actually been married for almost 2 years I've made several trips to Thailand already but I had to leave last April about a year ago to go back to the US to work and liquidate I am retired but I'm working on a couple houses right now and I will not be back until the latter part of 2027 or 28 hopefully immigration does not have any issues with older photos, we were legally married in Thailand with all documents, and I have passport stamps reflective of a retirement Visa that expired this past December I understand I have to go through the whole process again apply for the non 0 and start over with the spousal Visa I currently have two Thai  bank accounts , will they require a background check from my country is it something I need to bring with me ?

Thank you so much for your help 

Love and peace to all

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The user inquires about the requirements for obtaining a spousal visa after being married for two years and having limited time in Thailand. They express concerns about using older photos and their financial situation, including having two Thai bank accounts. The comments provide reassurance and advice, including the need to apply for the NON-O visa, bringing their wife to the US for benefits, and assurances about meeting the requirements for financial documentation and relationship proof.

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Robert ********

Come back under a 180 days in the year. And then you won't have to do anything special. You just bring your money with you.

11 days ago

William *********

I guarantee you everything will be fine. Be positive, bring cash, be kind. Just some paperwork . Need help ?

11 days ago

Kenneth ************

i think Non- O Retirement Visa is much easier

11 days ago

Ning ******************

Leonard Kingston Miragliuolo We just recently completed the Non-O Marriage visa. If you want to pm me I can try to help guide you the best I can.

11 days ago

William *********

Don’t worry about anything. Be happy. See you in Thailand.

11 days ago

Robert *********

if you legally marry a thai person in thailand and meet the financial and medical requirments that should be all required, why make it so difficult for couples. ?

11 days ago

Gardar ***************************

When you start over, the requirements are less then for the one year extension.

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11 days ago

Peter **********

Good question.

You say yes….I say no….

Why ask Meta/FB, better to ask Thailand’s Immigration Bureau.

11 days ago

Stefan ******

And youll enter the country with an non O, 3 months visa. During this time you can do new fotos and apply for the one year visa in Thailand...

11 days ago

Petr *********************

Bring your wife to the U.S.for 5 years, so she can qualify for retirement benefits and importantly for survival benefits, it is very important!!!

11 days ago

Bob **********

You need to apply for your non-o based on marriage in your home country then come take pictures and do what you need 400k baht in your Thai bank account for two months

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