* I have a visit to my home country, Israel, _mid September_.
* According to my language school, my one year ED visa should _expire early November_.
* I should be married with a Thai national _late December_ and intend to apply for whatever visa that could get me (Thai family visa?).
* What should I know regarding registration of the marriage? Are documents from my home country required? I could use my September visit to bring those.
* What should I know regarding the kind of visa that a marriage to a Thai person could help me acquire? I've heard that it doesn't include a work permit. I'm OK with that.
* What should I know about the process of applying for that visa?
Feel free to send me to existing reading materials, instead of writing here.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking information on the requirements for marriage registration in Thailand and the types of visas available after marrying a Thai national. Key points include the need for a certificate of freedom to marry from their home country, the process for registration of marriage at local authorities, and the distinctions between different visa types, particularly the Non-O visa that can be acquired after marriage, which does not automatically come with a work permit. Existing resources such as embassy websites were recommended for more detailed guidance.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.