What are the requirements for a Non Immigrant O Marriage Visa in Thailand?

Oct 30, 2024
2 months ago
Bim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hello

We need help with the Non Immigrant O Marriage Visa, since we keep running into different information and can't find a legit source.

I am thai citizen and my fiance (U.S citizen) is already here in thailand with the tourist visa. We are going to register our marriage next month. After that, we want to apply for the Visa.

Confusing to us:

1. some sources claim that we need

- proof of income

AND

- X amount of THB on an account

some sources say we only need one of these requirements. What is true?

2. How do we prove the income? Does it has to be a bank statement with his name or can it be the bank statement of my name (the income gets transfered to my account, because he can't open an account without visa).

Would it even be possible to prove it with a letter from his employer?

3. We are not sure if/how we are able to apply with him being here already. On the website it seems we can only apply from abroad.

We would appreciate any kind of help and support! Thank you!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A Thai citizen is seeking help with the Non-Immigrant O Marriage Visa for their U.S. fiancé, who is currently in Thailand on a tourist visa. They are confused about the requirements, specifically regarding proof of income and bank account conditions. Questions include whether proof of income must be in the fiancé's name, if a letter from an employer suffices, and how to apply for the visa while the fiancé is already in Thailand. Responses clarify that they may only need one of two options for proof of funds, confirm that a letter from an employer is often not accepted initially, and advise checking with local immigration offices for specific conditions regarding in-country applications.
Don *************
If you have 30 days leftover on your visa stamp no problem to open account..
Graham ******
Why are you waiting to get your marriage registered in Thailand, do it as soon as possible in case there is a delay and you miss your Visa application date
Tony *********
I don’t see how he is employed if he is here on a tourist visa…..
Robert ***********
@To**
- think she means her fiancée's employer in the USA.
Chelsea ********
As per the bank account: it should be a Thai bank account and in the foreigners' own name ...

Generally speaking, after he gets the initial 90 day visa, you and him can go to a bank and open an account (it usually can't be done on a tourist stamp but a longterm visa stamp will work) -- if doing the money in the bank route (which seems maybe the only option for US citizens) do this step within the first few weeks of obtaining the non-o stamp, to ensure it meets the 2 months "seasoning" time prior to applying for the 1 year extension
Ellie *******
@Chelsea *******
, op is asking about in-country initial Non-O visa, not about 1-year extension after. Applicant needs to have an account BEFORE application for an initial Non-O.
Chelsea ********
@Ellie ******
yes thanks I'm aware they're asking about the initial visa not the extension

But what I said was just pertaining to the bank account as they'd asked about it being in their name or not

Your info was accurate and detailed for the initial visa part but inevitably they'll also be wanting the year extension which, if some are unaware of the bank situation, may wait or delay getting the bank account and not reach the 2 months 'seasoning' in time

**edit** oh really? Didn't know the op also needs the account before the initial non-o....? Can't that be from a foreign bank account though? Not necessarily a Thai account...?
Ellie *******
@Chelsea *******
, If a foreigner wants to apply for an initial IN-COUNTRY Non-O visa at the local immigration office using he banked money method, the funds must be in an applicant's Thai bank account. Foreign bank accounts aren't accepted for in-country procedures.
Bim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Ellie ******
Fiance here - I understand the stipulations for having the money within a thai bank account. The issue is, without a long term visa, I am unable to apply for a thai bank account. I am currently on a tourist visa, and was hoping it would be a straightforward process to convert to a non-immigrant type O.

I can have that money in my US account, but currently my US employer is wiring my salary to my Fiancé's thai bank account that I am not able to be listed on. Is there any way to circumvent this issue, or should I simply apply for the DTV and then do a wait period after the marriage, then convert to type O?

Thanks in advance!
Ellie *******
You need to talk with your local immigration office in advance for details, and get their latest requirements. Some conditions are office-specific.

Q1. some sources say we only need one of these requirements. What is true?

-> Proof of funds for an initial Non-O based on marriage to a Thai is one of:

- banked money of 400K baht in your Thai bank account

- affidavit or letter from your embassy in Thailand (<- which US passport holders cannot use as the US embassy wouldn't issue income affidavits anymore)

A US passport holder, the applicant must use the banked money method (unless he gets to work legally in Thailand).

Q2-1. How do we prove the income?

-> Get the bank letter that states you have an account with xxx baht balance along with transaction history.

(Unfortunately, opening a bank account is out of the scope of this group. Talk with bank branches)

Q2-2. Would it even be possible to prove it with a letter from his employer?

-> Check with your local office if they accept salary slips with a work permit for the initial in-country Non-O visa based on marriage, as many offices don't for an initial visa, but do only for following one-year extensions. If they accept, he may be able to use tax documents from his employer as proof of funds.

Q3. if/how we are able to apply with him being here already

-> Basically, he can apply for in-country Non-O based on marriage to a Thai national at the local immigration office by providing all necessary documents and having enough remaining days with his current stamp.

You need to check these with the local office

- If they do in-country initial visas: there are some small offices that don't process in-country visa applications

- the minimum remaining days requirements: office specific from 15 calendar days to 15 working days

- the minimum period for being married: many offices don't accept visa applications based on marriage immediately after marriage registration. They require you to stay in marriage for a certain period before you apply for the initial visa, for example, a few months. This is also office-specific.
John **********
@Ellie ******
q2. An overseas employment won't be accepted and he can't be working in Thailand as he's on a tourist visa
Bim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@John *********
I am employed by a US company working remote in Thailand.
John **********
@Bim *******
that's not really relevant as it's your fiance that needs the visa not you.
Bim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@John *********
This is the fiance, sorry for the confusion. I am employed by a US company and I work fully remote. Currently on a tourist visa in Bangkok while we figure out next steps for the appropriate visa.
John **********
@Bim *******
if you plan to work remotely from inside Thailand you really only have to visa options. The DTV or the LTR Remote Worker visa. A marriage visa is probably irrelevant
Ellie *******
@John *********
, that’s why I mentioned work permit in that answer
John **********
@Ellie ******
I understood that but wanted to clarify for the original poster
Ellie *******
@Bim *******
, Check with your local immigration office if they accept a joint account. If they do, foreigner can use a joint bank account between you two, but he needs to put the balance double, which means 800K baht in a joint account for a visa/extension based on marriage with a Thai.
Ryan ********
@Ellie ******
women do not need that. instead, the income and tax history of the Thai husband is what matters.
Toni ***********
@Ryan *******
The OP is a thai lady en her fiance is farang man.
Ellie *******
@Ryan *******
, that is correct. Though OP saying "I am thai citizen" and mentioned "fiance (U.S citizen)" as "he".
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