What are the requirements and processes for applying for a 90-day Non-O visa in Thailand based on marriage?

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2 questions about 90 day Non-O visa (Thai marriage) application.  American.

Went down to Changwattana and got the handout for 90 day Non-O based on marriage. 
While talking to immigration officer they said I don’t need to take my USA marriage certificate to get it notarized.  Said I only need to get it translated.  BUT the paperwork says to notarize it, translate it and get a Sor Ror 22 from local Amphoe.
Should I believe the officer or the paperwork she handed me?

Question 2.  
My appointment is 8:30-11am
Paperwork handout says need bank book AND the Bank Guarantee letter signed by Bank need both to be dated same day as appointment?   And a officer said only need to updated book and didn’t mention the letter.  Can it be done the day before or does it have to be the same day?  If so then I would have to go to bank as soon as they open then proceed directly to Inmigration office?   And does it need to be the Guarantee letter AND the updated Bank Book or just the Bank Book as told by immigration officer?   I’m Confused. 
Pls advise.   Thanks!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user seeks clarification on the requirements for applying for a 90-day Non-O visa based on marriage in Thailand. They received conflicting information regarding the necessity of notarizing their marriage certificate and the requirements for bank documentation at their immigration appointment. They ask whether to trust the immigration officer's verbal instruction or the written paperwork, as well as whether the bank book and guarantee letter must be dated the same day as the appointment.

Tod ********* · Answer

Also if it says the same day bank letter and updated bank book on the paper DO it. Don't take an officers word for it IF they're not the one you're going to be sitting in front of.

NEVER make an appt for 8:30 using the online system because there are a hundred people trying to get in that door when they open.

AND

as you said the banks out there don't open until 8:30 too. Always go for 9:30-10:30

How can your appt be for 8:30-11:00? <- if those are the choices take the 11 one NOT the 8:30

This is a screen shot for the available appts (I just picked a day that had a lot of openings to show you how they're spread out.

Tod ********* · Answer

get the marriage registered HERE in thailand by the translation, the MFA certification stamp and then get the Kor Ror 22 because even if some how they issue you the 90 day Non-O you won't get a yearly extension inside the country from a foreign marriage certificate without it being registered here..

Tod ********* · Answer

the real question IS did you talk to an officer in section C-1 <- the actual section that ISSUES visas at Chaengwattana?

What are the requirements and processes for applying for a 90-day Non-O visa in Thailand based on marriage?

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