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

Feb 18, 2022
3 years ago
Hi everyone

Just reaching out to see if anyone has had similar issue.

Went to immigration today to extend my Non-o on basis of marriage for the first time. I’m on a single entry Non-O - Thai spouse, and I’m hoping to extend for a year or at the least, 60 visiting extension.

We had everything they asked for but then.m, this wasn’t on the paper of required items but the Officer said I needed to bring a Thai witness from our condo building with their ID card and house registration to verify that we live there. Is this standard? Anything else I should know before having to go and come back many times?
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The user seeks advice regarding the requirements for extending their Non-O visa based on marriage. They have been asked to provide a Thai witness with ID and house registration, which raises questions about the standard procedures. Various commenters share their experiences with extending their visas, noting the different documents required such as the spouse's ID, marriage certificate, and a hand-drawn map of the residence. Some confirm that a witness may be necessary while others mention additional visits from immigration to verify living conditions.
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Mark ***********
Yes, witnesses are just one of the mountain of things required for the marriage visa. They don't make it easy.
Hans ******
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Anthony ********
Yes it is required. Also worth noting is that if your marriage certificate is a little bit old (not sure by what time limit) you have to get some paper from your marriage building to confirm is acceptable. All in all this visa is a pain in the arse. Don't think I'll be doing that again.
Mark *********
Yes. It is on the list of requirements at least in Udon. Immigration also visited at our house and wanted a different neighbour there to vouch that we live there. All done. All normai.
Steve **********
The comments already sum it all up very well but I’ll add this:

When they (immigration) came to our house in the village my mother in law and the neighbors got just about every possible answer wrong. It still wasn’t an issue.

They confirmed I do in fact live there, have for a while and that they knew we had been together for a while. So that was all good.

But anything else: where did we get married… wrong. Where did we meet…wrong etc etc.

So should they do that type of interview don’t get too wrapped up in the small stuff.
Samantha *****************
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@Steve *********
i needed this laugh lol. So it is. Thanks for sharing
William ********
If u give your address, the next week they send someone to the residence and take a photo of u your wife and any children. I'm going through it at the moment, they came Monday. Also asked for a paper for the registration of marriage, seemingly it only active for 3 months. I have had to do it twice. They may also ask for a update of your bank book more than once until it is granted.
Samantha *****************
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@William *******
thank you so much. I think since I am a wife depending on thai husband we don’t have to do the bank book part, I’m hoping. But that is very interesting. I’m sure they will want to come to our home too, to verify
Ben *********
Yes, I needed a witness.
Ben *********
I was also asked for a map detailing the location of my residence (for immigration to attend).
Samantha *****************
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@Ben ********
wow. Handwritten?
Michael ********
@Samantha ****************
yes hand drawn, putting location on a google maps is not acceptable
Steven ***************
I've never been asked to bring a witness, but always needed a copy of the first page of housebook (tabien bahn) signed by the housemaster, with also a copy of their ID card, stating I live there .

Your personal issue might be that you and your husband aren't listed in the condos tabien bahn. This is in Bangkok though.
Michael ********
@Steven **************
Bangkok is one of the provinces this is not required. We contemplated using our condo in Bangkok but not been there much since covid started
Samantha *****************
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@Steven **************
yes we have the written documents but we are Nonthaburi so perhaps this office is requiring more
Steven ***************
@Samantha ****************
. Welcome to thai regional beurocracy.. my only advice is do what they ask and you shall recieve.. You'll experience similar with banks,phone companies and any other govt dept here. They love paperwork.
Samantha *****************
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@Steven **************
lol. We’ve gotten the run around quite a bit but fingers crossed we can figure this out. Thank you so much for your input and help
Steven ***************
@Samantha ****************
. It's very rare they will send you away a second time, if there is anything else they want, they would have told you the first time. If it's something silly like an extra photocopy, they will keep you in queue and give you a short time to get it done. Bring originals and copies of everything you have.
Benjamin ******
To get a one year extension of stay based on marriage to a Thai national, you will need the following.

1. The applicant’s passport and a copy of:

a. The data “picture” page.

b. The most recent visa (if applicable).

c. All entry stamps or extension of stay (if applicable) since arrival.

d. The departure card (“TM 6”) that should be stapled in the passport.

2. The Extension of Stay Application Form (“TM 7”).

3. A copy of the submitted Notification of Residence of Foreigners form ("TM 30”).

4. The Thai spouse physically next to the applicant, and;

a. Their Thai ID card and a front and back copy of the ID card.

b. Their housebook, and a copy of the first page.

5. For male foreigners married to a Thai female only:

a. 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account, seasoned for 2 months or;

b. 40,000 THB in income.

Female foreigners married to Thai males do not need to show income or proof of savings.

6. Marriage certificate (either the rose border certificate issued by the Thai government if married in Thailand, or a translated and certified copy from the applicant’s home country issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), and a front and back copy of the marriage certificate.

7. An updated Kor Ror 2 showing the marriage is current, acquired from the local amphur office for 20 THB.

8. 2x passport sized (4cm by 6cm) photos.

9. 1,900 THB processing fee.

Different immigration offices have different requirements, and may include:

- A hand drawn map to the applicant’s residence.

- Pictures of the husband and wife in various locations in the residence (front of the house/ condo, in all rooms, etc.).

- Rental contract (if renting property or a condominium).

- Witnesses who are familiar with the couple and can verify they live together.

There is an under consideration period for this extension of stay. This may include an at-home visit by the immigration office to confirm the husband and wife are living together, interviews with neighbors, and if using the banked money method, to confirm the money is still in the bank account. The immigration office will give a list of the documents required to bring when the under consideration stamp is closed out.
Neten *********
@Benjamin *****
yet again so informative 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Samantha *****************
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@Benjamin *****
this is very informative and helpful! Thank you. We had everything except the witness - so I guess that’s what we will work on next. I’ve had tourist and work visas in the past but this by far is the most intense process.
Benjamin ******
@Samantha ****************
If you don't mind me asking, what immigration office are you using?
Samantha *****************
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@Benjamin *****
nonthaburi
Benjamin ******
@Samantha ****************
They are a reasonable immigration office 🙂 I wouldn't worry too much about being rejected.
Samantha *****************
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@Benjamin *****
this is encouraging! We will try next week and hoping for the best🙏🏽
Michael ********
Yes for some provinces, luckily for us next door neighbour is sister in law.

Problem is if they are not registered at that unit, lots of people register in there home province
Ethel ********
Michael ********
@Ethel *******
who frigging cares many nationalities many languages here one of my pet hates your up there with spammers
Ryan ***********
@Michael *******
that’s no excuse for a native speaker
Michael ********
@Ryan **********
Am beth wyt ti ?
Samantha *****************
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@Michael *******
gotcha. Yeah we’ve only been here 2 months so I feel it’s a lot to ask a stranger especially during Covid….but we are working on it lol
Michael ********
@Samantha ****************
it is a lot, one of the many stupid rules
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