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What are the requirements and tips for applying for a Thai Non-Immigrant O (Spouse) Visa through the Canberra Embassy?
Hi everyone,
I’m applying for a Thai Non-Immigrant O (Spouse) Visa for the first time through the Embassy in Canberra, and I’d really appreciate some advice from anyone who has gone through it recently.
From what I’ve read, the main requirements are:
• Marriage certificate + spouse’s Thai ID & house registration
• Invitation letter from spouse
• Bank statement showing at least 20,000 THB (individual) or 40,000 THB (family)
• Proof of residence in Australia
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand
• Flight itinerary
My question is: did the Embassy ask you for anything extra beyond this list (like proof of income, wedding photos, extra financials, etc.)? And was an invitation letter in English enough, or did you also provide one in Thai?
Any tips or clarifications would be a huge help since this is my first time applying 🙏
Thanks in advance!
I’m applying for a Thai Non-Immigrant O (Spouse) Visa for the first time through the Embassy in Canberra, and I’d really appreciate some advice from anyone who has gone through it recently.
From what I’ve read, the main requirements are:
• Marriage certificate + spouse’s Thai ID & house registration
• Invitation letter from spouse
• Bank statement showing at least 20,000 THB (individual) or 40,000 THB (family)
• Proof of residence in Australia
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand
• Flight itinerary
My question is: did the Embassy ask you for anything extra beyond this list (like proof of income, wedding photos, extra financials, etc.)? And was an invitation letter in English enough, or did you also provide one in Thai?
Any tips or clarifications would be a huge help since this is my first time applying 🙏
Thanks in advance!
Answer summary
The user is applying for a Thai Non-Immigrant O (Spouse) Visa from the Canberra Embassy and seeks advice on any extra documentation that may be required beyond the standard checklist. Commenters mention that the application process has migrated to an online system (eVisa) and stress the importance of accurate data entry. They note that proof of funds requirements may have changed and share experiences of submitting English documents without needing translations. Some recommend having the invitation letter written in Thai.
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Dan *******
I always have my wife write the invitation letter in Thai and then copy and paste it.
Tod *********
@Nathan *******
while this is the posted proof of funds on the canberra website I don't think that's what it is any more because that website page is from 2023 which was before they went online to the eVisa system. I think they adjusted the proof of funds (just like all the consulates did, to what is shown on the eVisa website now
Tod *********
Also just so you know NO consulate issues the year-long, multi-entry Non-O visa anymore. That is not a choice when you apply for the visa
You get a 90 day single entry Non-O, you come here, get stamped in for 90 days, get a thai bank account open get 400K baht banked and when you have 30 days or less left on your 90 day stamp you can apply for a year extension at the immigration office where you stay based on marriage to a thai.
That's the only way to get a "year" anymore
You get a 90 day single entry Non-O, you come here, get stamped in for 90 days, get a thai bank account open get 400K baht banked and when you have 30 days or less left on your 90 day stamp you can apply for a year extension at the immigration office where you stay based on marriage to a thai.
That's the only way to get a "year" anymore
Dan *******
@Tod ********
how much does the yearly extension cost?Tod *********
@Dan ******
all extensions cost the same price 1900 bahtTod *********
this is clearly posted on the eVisa online website under "family visa" and it shows 40K baht a month in income or 400k baht banked
Alastair ********
I dealt with Sydney consulate for this application, but before they moved to the new online system.
My experience was they accepted English language documents without needing to be translated to Thai. They never asked me for further documents beyond their original checklist.
Feedback I've read in Facebook groups is that Canberra and Sydney are some of the easiest Thai embassies to deal with in the world.
My experience was they accepted English language documents without needing to be translated to Thai. They never asked me for further documents beyond their original checklist.
Feedback I've read in Facebook groups is that Canberra and Sydney are some of the easiest Thai embassies to deal with in the world.
Wannikea *********
400K financials
Tod *********
The whole process is online now, go to the e Visa website, login, start uploading the documents and entering the data as the program requests it.
Check that you got the data entry correct before you submit the application, because data entry error results in an automatic denial.
It's a straightforward process, no need to be worried about it, it's not a bad consulate to deal with.
If they need more documentation they will email you.
If you have other questions you could always post on the Aussies in Thailand FB group and ask as you'll get better answers there seeing as those people only use Sydney or Canberra for visas.
This is the website
Check that you got the data entry correct before you submit the application, because data entry error results in an automatic denial.
It's a straightforward process, no need to be worried about it, it's not a bad consulate to deal with.
If they need more documentation they will email you.
If you have other questions you could always post on the Aussies in Thailand FB group and ask as you'll get better answers there seeing as those people only use Sydney or Canberra for visas.
This is the website
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Martin **********
@Tod ********
may I ask it's only *****
baht financial (quoted by OP) requirement when applying for the non o based on marriage in your home country? Is this correct?Tod *********
@Martin *********
I think that is a mistake and that ALL thai consulates are now 40k/400kI went to the canberra website and it showed from 2023 info that I think is now not current
Nathan ********
OPThis is for the 12 months visa to stay not 3 months
Tod *********
@Nathan *******
there is no 12 months stay that Visa is only available as a single entry 90 day Visa they discontinued the year-long multi-entry vases when they went to the online eVisa website
Will ************
@Martin *********
it’s 400kNathan ********
OP@Tod ********
Thanks for your reply and advice 🙏Activity
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