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What Are the Witness Requirements for Visa Extensions Based on Marriage in Thailand?

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Jan 30, 2020

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Regarding a post today from a member who recently extended his stay based on marriage, (in Khon Kaen) He stated that two witnesses were required to accompany him to immigration. A couple of months ago, they told my wife that this was not necessary. I will be checking with them next week to see what answer we get. Mine is due in April.

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A member in Khon Kaen recently shared that for his visa extension based on marriage, he was required to bring two witnesses to immigration. However, this requirement seems inconsistent; as per previous experiences, witnesses were not needed for other extensions. A comment also mentioned that witness requirements can vary, often only being enforced during the first application for an Extension of Stay. Immigration may send officers to investigate the authenticity of the marriage, requiring proof through witnesses in different scenarios.

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It depends Most of the time it is only asked on your first application for Extension of Stay. Some officers want to see witnesses in the office, others want to see witnesses at your home during their home visit and others just ask random Thai people around your house during the visit.

This investigation is made to confirm that the person is really married to a Thai National and not just on paper for the visa.

Immigration can and wil use different ways to get where they want.

Accept it, as I said this has nothing to do with different rules, regulations, new laws, harassment or grumpy officers.

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Yes. OK Thanks for your comments.

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