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What are the requirements for a 60-day extension in Thailand if married to a Thai citizen?
I’m not sure if this is common knowledge or not. If so, please delete the post.
I’m Canadian, arrived on visa exempt stamp.
Did the 30 day extension.
Went to get the 60 day exemption based on being married to a Thai.
What I didn’t know, and wasn’t even explained to me when I went there the first time this week, on Wednesday.
This is for the Bangkok Laksi location.
- if the location in your wives house book isn’t where you’re staying, you’ll need an updated rental agreement. If she’s renting where she resides. You’ll need a copy of the owners ID card with a note stating she is still renting from them.
- the 60 day extension isn’t added onto the 30 day extension you have. The 60 days starts from the day you go to immigration.
So, unfortunately for me, I have to make another trip back there at the end of the month. I wasn’t going to lose 24 days on this 30 day extension.
Hope this helps someone else.
Lessen learned!
I’m Canadian, arrived on visa exempt stamp.
Did the 30 day extension.
Went to get the 60 day exemption based on being married to a Thai.
What I didn’t know, and wasn’t even explained to me when I went there the first time this week, on Wednesday.
This is for the Bangkok Laksi location.
- if the location in your wives house book isn’t where you’re staying, you’ll need an updated rental agreement. If she’s renting where she resides. You’ll need a copy of the owners ID card with a note stating she is still renting from them.
- the 60 day extension isn’t added onto the 30 day extension you have. The 60 days starts from the day you go to immigration.
So, unfortunately for me, I have to make another trip back there at the end of the month. I wasn’t going to lose 24 days on this 30 day extension.
Hope this helps someone else.
Lessen learned!
Answer summary
A Canadian expat shares their experience navigating the Thai immigration process to obtain a 60-day extension after entering Thailand on a visa exempt stamp. They detail the need for a rental agreement if the location in the spouse's house book differs from their actual residence and clarify that the 60-day extension is separate from an existing 30-day extension, starting from the date of application. Additional comments suggest options for obtaining a Non-O Visa through the Canadian Embassy and guidance for future applications.
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James ********
Brainstorming...as you are CANADIAN... You can go to your Embassy of Canada in Bangkok and obtain an Affidavit of Income to use with your application for the Non O Visa as retiree and one year extension of stay as retired in Thailand.
NO proof of the 800,000 Thai baht is needed in a Thai bank in your name only.
Just show proof to your Embassy of your having 800,000 Thai baht in a CANADA .. AND or annual income of 800,000 Thai baht.
NO need for the Thai marriage Visa or Thai Ed Visa to study Thai language.
NO proof of the 800,000 Thai baht is needed in a Thai bank in your name only.
Just show proof to your Embassy of your having 800,000 Thai baht in a CANADA .. AND or annual income of 800,000 Thai baht.
NO need for the Thai marriage Visa or Thai Ed Visa to study Thai language.
Randy ********
OP@James *******
I’m not of retirement age as of yet, though I am “retired”. I’m only 46.James ********
James ********
Thank you for your report.
Hopefully you can get the 60 day family visit extension when you apply for it again.
Hopefully you can get the 60 day family visit extension when you apply for it again.
Randy ********
OP@James *******
after two hours there this morning, we got it all sorted. All paper work is now in order. We just have to show up together again. Thanks James.James ********
@Randy *******
we are happy to have offered you other solutions.James ********
@Randy *******
@Ellie ******
has made a good point ☝️... IF your Embassy of Canada will issue you the be Affidavit of Income for use with Thai immigration for the Non O Visa as Married to Thai AND the one year extension of stay as Married... you have the Best solution for your current wish to live with your Thai wife in Thailand and can study Thai language too.Randy ********
OP@James *******
yes I seen that reply. I was almost certain I seen a post before, somewhere, where a Canadian tried this method and was unsuccessful doing so. I will contact the Embassy of Canada to find out for sure. I want to thank the both of you for all your useful information. You’ve opened my eyes to a few options I wasn’t aware of. I appreciate the help.
James ********
@Randy *******
and it is off topic.You have your MANY options.
I personally would get the Thai Retirement Visa using the Affidavit of Income from your Canadian Embassy ..
Then talk to Duke about the school fees without the fees to get the Ed Visa.
Good Luck...
We wish you success in whatever you choose to do.
James ********
Ellie *******
@James *******
, I don't think age matters for Non-O based on marriage to a Thai. If @Randy *******
can get an affidavit from his embassy, he can use it for in-country Non-O based on marriage to a Thai and following yearly extension.James ********
@Ellie ******
just found out he is age 46.James ********
@Randy *******
you can study Thai on any visa... BUT at normal scheduled school fees.Randy ********
OP@Ellie ******
l’m pretty sure I seen a post somewhere about a Canadian trying to do that and they were unsuccessful doing so. I could be wrong though. I will look into it though Ellie. Thanks for that information.Randy ********
OP@James *******
I honestly want to go to school to learn Thai. I spend a lot of time with my wives family and I would like to be able to communicate with them all, not have my wife translate everything. I appreciate that information though. It will come in handy after my year in school.
Ellie *******
@Randy *******
as you are a Canadian, you may want to check if you can get an affidavit from your embassy for your financial proof.James ********
@Randy *******
there's a BETTER idea IMHO.Get the 60 days family visit extension..
Then...
Go to Savannakhet Laos and apply for the Non O multi-entry Visa as Married to Thai...NO PROOF of the 400,000 Thai baht needed in your Thai bank account.
Gives you 90 days on arrival into Thailand Plus one 60 days family extension of stay...
Then bounce out again and re-enter getting another 90 days stay Plus one 60 day family visit extension.
Repeat until the end of the one year validity of this Non O multi-entry Visa. .
With planning you can get up to 15 months...
Then return to Savannakhet and apply for a new Non O multi-entry Visa as Married to Thai.
Randy ********
OP@James *******
after the 60 day extension I will be going to school for a year to learn Thai. I’m just trying to see how long I can be here without having to have money tied up in a Thailand bank. Once I wear out all other options I’ll go the 400k in a bank account way.Activity
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