What are the requirements and experiences for extending a Non-Immigrant "O" visa based on marriage in Thailand?

Jul 29, 2021
3 years ago
Nicholas *********
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Recent application for yearly Extension of Non-Immigrant "O" based on Marriage from SAMUT PRAKAN. (Your experience may vary)

Due to my own disorganisation, I got the dates wrong for my 2 months seasoning of 400k, so it fell on the 24th July, a Saturday, the same day as my yearly extension ran out. ( A bit dull I know)

I went on Wednesday the 23rd to ask and they said "no problem" just come back on the first day open (Monday was a holiday) so Tuesday 27th.

Arrived about 10.00am with letter from bank, and bank statements, and slip showing a withdrawal that same day (withdrawal slip handed back).

Gave them the usual documents (see below):

Required Documents For A One Year Extension Based Upon Marriage

These are general requirements and may vary at different offices.

Unless you are applying at Bangkok you will need 2 sets of copies attached to 2 TM7 Application.forms.

Proof of 400k baht in the bank for 2 months by way of a letter from your bank and your bank book or 40k baht income proven by an income letter from your embassy. (They also asked me to photocopy every page of my Bank Book - signed)

Copies of your passport photo page and every page that has any stamp or visa for Thailand on it (signed)

Copy of TM6 departure card (both sides - signed).

Marriage certificate and an updated Kor Ror 2 marriage registry (Kor Ror 22 for foreign marriages). (We got an updated KR 22 from Samut Prakan the previous week)

Copies of your wife's house book registry and ID card (both sides) - signed by wife.

Map to your residence from the nearest main road or street.

Proof of residence if not living where your wife's house book is for. Some offices may want witnesses when you apply.

Photos of you and your wife in and around the house. One must show you both with the house number shown in it. The number of photos needed varies by office. (Had two outside (one showing house number), two in the lounge, one in the kitchen, one in the bedroom (Signed by both of us).

Office was busy for Myanmar etc workers waiting outside but not many "farangs". Wait was only about 10-15 minutes to get seen.

Service, was "brisk" or "curt" rather friendly. But professional. Female IO mentioned to my wife that I seemed in a bad mood - I was gonna ask if she was married too and that would be the answer but thought better of it ;-)

Asked me for a copy of my 90 day reporting - I told her "I do it online" - she then said "Can you print one?" - I answered "Where?" - she then seemed to forget about it. Might be an idea to take a copy just in case.

Paid my 1900 baht, then I was asked to make two photo copies of the receipt.

Got a stamp (under consideration until 23rd Aug) no red squiggles about being late, just a stamp saying "closed for holiday" or something.

Same day got a call from an IO they are not visiting the house (due to C-19) and arranged a video call (Line) for this morning 9am.

IO contacted us via Line just after 9am and we walked around the house, they called my number whilst on the Line video to my wife - to check it was me. Got Moo Baan security guard in the pics and his ID card and phone number. Quite hard doing "screenshots" whilst on your phone - make sure your wife or you have long arms!

So overall not a bad experience.

PLEASE NOTE - whilst in Immigration I saw at least 3 people told they had to leave Thailand or change visa. They would not be given another C-19 extension! One said "My wife and children are here"...the IO replied - "Get the correct visa then".

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
This post outlines a personal experience with the yearly extension of a Non-Immigrant "O" visa based on marriage in Samut Prakan, Thailand. The author details the timeline leading up to the application, the required documents (such as proof of funds and marriage certificate), and the process at the immigration office, including a video call verification. The experience is mostly positive, but the author notes the importance of keeping 90-day reporting receipts and warns others about strict visa rules observed during their visit.
Philip **********
You were asked to get 2 photo copies of the receipt for the 1900 baht you paid ? Very strange .
Nicholas *********
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@Philip *********
yep. I think they put them with each set of application paperwork (?). I "believe" Samut Prakan send the paperwork away to Bkk - well, that's what they told me before ? ๐Ÿคท
Bobby ********
Always keep in mind it is a requirement to have your 90-day report receipt in your passport, even though immigration can see it on your record
Nicholas *********
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@Bobby *******
thanks, I never knew that. I will have to print a couple off. Never been asked for it before when applying for an extension.
Bobby ********
@Nicholas ********
. It all depends on the level of anal retentiveness of the Immigration Officer. I always work on the principal of give them everything plus two copies. They will give you back anything they don't need. An interesting anecdote to keep in mind. My friend renewed a marriage extension and provided the usual photos of him outside his house etc. It just so happened he's a big Queensland Rugby League fan and he happens to be wearing the same Rugby shirt in the photos, and the immigration officer accused him of using photos from the year before! It was only after careful explanation from his wife (who was wearing different clothes from the year before) and his hair was a little shorter. Even though the IO accepted it, apparently it was done with great reluctance! So keep that in mind at your next extension! ๐Ÿคฃ
James ********
Thank you for your helpful report...

Glad it worked out well for you and family.
James ********
You're welcome ๐Ÿ˜‰
Nicholas *********
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@James *******
Many thanks to you and the other Mods for all the hard work you do. Much appreciated ๐Ÿ™
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