I'm currently in a 1 year multiple entry non-o visa for marriage & looking to change to the regular 1 year marriage visa which requires the 400k in the bank.
My visa expires on September 4th, but I will be leaving Thailand and returning on June 28th which I think will give me 90 more days from entry, taking me to September 26th (correct me if I'm wrong).
A couple of questions:
1. I'm not sure if I need the money in my bank 60 or 90 days before applying (I think it's 60 if this counts as my first time applying & not a renewal). Either way, how soon should I get that 400k in my bank to be sure to have the application completed in time. If I wanted more time, would it be possible to get an extension on my current visa?
2. My wife has changed her surname to my name since the marriage, so it doesn't match the marriage certificate. Is there anything extra we need to prepare because of this? (I think we need to provide the paperwork/certificate from when she changed her name, just want to double check).
Thanks!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user currently holds a 1-year multiple entry Non-O visa for marriage and wants to switch to a yearly extension of stay based on marriage. They are uncertain about the timing for having 400,000 baht in their bank account (which is required for the extension application) and whether they need this amount in place 60 or 90 days before applying. They are also inquiring about documentation since their wife has changed her surname. Community advice clarifies that they are actually seeking a yearly extension of stay, not a new visa, and that the 400,000 baht needs to be in the bank for 2 months before applying, regardless of whether it is their first application or a renewal.
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