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What are the updated documentation requirements and processing times for a one-year marriage visa in Thailand for an Italian citizen?

Sep 8, 2017
9 years ago
Francesco ******
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Hi guys, this may have been asked already and I apologize for that.

One year visa base on marriage.

Please I need to know updated informations about the documentation needed to apply and the time needed to get it done for an Italian.(I don't know if it's different for different passports)

Next week finally me and my Thai girlfriend will marry! But I'm short with times, I'm afraid I won't get another tourist visa.

Thank you very much to anyone that will help me.

Wish you all a good day.
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A user is seeking updated information on the necessary documentation and processing times required for applying for a one-year marriage visa (NON-O) in Thailand as an Italian citizen. Comments highlight the required documents, which include Thai wife's ID card, house book, marriage certificates, and passport details, as well as the fees involved. Additionally, the processing time is typically around two days, similar to that of a tourist visa, and there are insights about applying at the Thai consulate in Savannakhet.
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Francesco ******
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Hey guys, did you had to legalize the certificates in changwattana before going to Laos?
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Francesco ******
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Thank you Tod!
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Tod *********
no, you don't need to do anything with the marriage certificates
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Tod *********
Okay, there's some misinformation being shared  

Despit what
@Chi***
, provided to the thai consulate at Savannakhet to get her Non-O visa, a LOT of that isn't required at all.

That a consulate takes documentation above and beyond what's required doesn't mean you needed to turn in that stuff. Thai officials LIKE paperwork so they're unlikely to give back anything extra you hand in.

In Savannakhet for a Non-Immigrant Type O visa based on marriage to a thai national (for foreign men or foreign women) you need;

copies of;

thai wife's thai i/d card (front & back on one page)

thai wife's house book listing

the two marriage certificates (Kor Ror 2 & 3)

the data page of your passport

You also need;

original rose bordered marriage certificate

two passport sized photos

your passport and the application for the visa.

Those things along with 2000baht will get you a 90 day single entry Non-O or pay 5000 baht and get a year-long, multi-entry Non-O

Your wife signs anything with her name on it, you sign anything with yours (meaning you BOTH sign the marriage certificate copies ;) )

Now those are NOT the things you need to go to the immigration office and get a yearly extension of stay from them so let's not get confused about that.
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Francesco ******
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Hey
@Tod ********
sorry bother you again!do you know if i need to get my marriage certificates legalized in changwattana before bring them to Laos?thank you very much
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Francesco ******
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Super Tod!everything is clear, thank you!

Everyone in This page is amazingly helpful!
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Chiara *******************
Ciao Francesco, io l'ho fatto a Savannaket 2 anni fa: blue book della casa, foto con amici al bar, al ristorante (almeno due foto diverse) stampate a colori, copia del blue book di un vicino di casa che ti conosca, copia del suo documento di identità firmato, copia del Khor Ror 2, copia del certificato di matrimonio (quello bello coi fiori) e originali solo da mostrare, passaporto tuo, copia del documento identità della sposa, tot fototessere. Essendo donna non ho dovuto presentare nessun conto in banca. Credo tutto, io avevo anche le carte della mia company perché lavoro e volevo tenere il wp con il non o. Se chiami a savannakhet sono molto gentili e ti dicono cosa portare.
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@Chi***
. That's for a 1 year 'extention of stay' at a Thai immigration office, not for a visa obtained at a Thai consulate.
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Chiara *******************
@Francesco *****
i don't really know. I had to give them the copy of the blue book together with the signed ID card. And now that I remember the pictures of me and my husband outside of the house with the visible house number. When I then got the 1 year visa at the local immigration in Thailand police came to see if I truly lived where I said I was (probably you also have to have a map with GPS coordinates) and they took pictures of me and my husband in the house. The second time I renewed the visa, police came and I was not there and they went to question my neighbour if he knew me and stuff like that.
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Steve *******
Francesco. Use her current blue book or the one with her name in it, family etc
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Francesco ******
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Copy of the blue book of a neighborhood?we moved in a new home since a week how can I do that?
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Francesco ******
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Grazie Chiara!!
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Chiara *******************
@Steve ******
oh yes, I read it again. I misunderstood. We can all be happy and poor in Thailand 😊
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@Chi***
, neither farang men at savanakhet.
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Chiara *******************
@Steve ******
I went with the pictures and they took them. They probably liked them 🤔 financial proof is something farang women are not requested to show 🙂
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Steve *******
At Savanakhet he doesnt need any photos with friends nor as a man does he need to show financial proof. He has a list of documents needed for either a single or multi non imm o visa based on marriage.
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Jordan ********
How long does it take ? Same time as a tourist visa?
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Steve *******
Yes. 2 days. Apply day 1, pick up next day.
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Yaniv ********
I just did my.married visa in savanahket need book of residence Thai wife original marriage paper photo of passport and stamps plus 5000 baht for multiple entry not sure about the single.entry was asked which one I wanted but don't have the funds to prove so said multiple. Hope this helps.
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Yaniv ********
But hopefully all will be good.
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Yaniv ********
Thank you will find out.on Monday afternoon lol
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Francesco ******
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Great news, all the best Yaniv, thanks again
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Yaniv ********
I brought my.wife but think if.you have all papers signed.no need just for support and company lol
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Francesco ******
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So u went by yourself?your wife's was not needed?
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Yaniv ********
All signed by Thai wife too lol
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Yaniv ********
But I did forget Thai id card photo copied lol
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Yaniv ********
No problem
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Francesco ******
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Very greatfull for your help
@Yaniv *******
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Francesco ******
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@Steve ******
Joseph GrahamSo I get marriage visa in Laos.and that's allows me to stay 90days right?and during those 90days I can apply for extension to a year?

thank you very much guys really appreciate
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Steve *******
Correct
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Steve *******
Which consulate do you want to apply? Savanakhet Laos needs no financial proof. Multi non imm requires signed copies of marriage certs plus origional, wifes id and house book and copies of your passport main page and two photos, 5000bt fee and completed app form
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@Fran*****
, thats for an extention of stay not for a visa
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@Fran*****
. Apply at a Thai consulate, savanakhet, laos is very user friendly for multi non imm o based on marriage
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Francesco ******
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I heard and read they ask for pictures too and hand drawn map of how to get to your home from the office where u apply
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Francesco ******
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Thanks Steve.thought I had to apply from changwattana.i have no problems in showing financials proofs. I just wanna be sure to go in the right place with the right papers and get it all sort out in the shortest time possible
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