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What documents and procedures are required for a 1-year marriage visa extension in Thailand, and what should I do if my 90-day non-O visa expires during the approval process?

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May 10, 2025

3 days ago

Paul ********

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I’m married to a Thai woman and I’m here on a 90 day non O visa and have set up a bank account and deposited 900,000 baht so more than the 400,000 baht requirement. I still have to wait until June 13th before this will become seasoned. What other documents will be required to apply myself for the 1 year marriage visa extension. Is it as listed below 👇 

Gather all the necessary documents for the extension, including: 

Application form T.M. 7 (available at the Immigration Office). 

Passport and a copy of your passport. 

Marriage certificate and copies. 

Proof of income or financial stability (e.g., bank statements showing 400,000 THB or a monthly income of 40,000 THB). 

Copy of your Thai spouse's ID card and house registration papers (Tabian Baan). 

Photos of you and your spouse together, including inside and outside of your residence. 

A map showing your address in Thailand. 

Also when my money reaches seasoning on the 13th June I’m a little concerned about the length of time it takes to process? As my 90 day visa will expire on the 7th July. What do I do if I have not received notification that it’s been approved by then. Do I over stay and pay fine whilst I wait or go and spend some time in laos and come back on a tourist visa of which I believe I will only be allowed to stay for 50 days as I’ve been here twice this year now and will have spent 130 days here on my 2 trips in total. 

Any accurate information would be greatly appreciated, sorry it’s long winded. 

Paul

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user, Paul, seeks guidance on the documents needed to apply for a 1-year marriage visa extension in Thailand while currently on a 90-day non-O visa. He has already met the financial requirements and is waiting for his bank account to be seasoned. He outlines the required documents which include the TM.7 application form, passport copies, marriage certificate copies, proof of income, and other supporting documents. He is concerned about the processing time potentially overlapping with the expiration of his 90-day visa and is asking if he should overstay and pay fines or leave the country and return on another visa. Community comments assist with additional document suggestions and immigration advice.

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Robert ********

To be 100% sure, go ask your immigration. They don’t have identical standards everywhere.

3 days ago

Nongnuch ********

Immigration wants to see, regarding the marriage certificate: The marriage must have been acknowledged inside Thailand and you need a freshly printed Kor Ror 2 or 22 (whichever applies) from the Amphoe

3 days ago

Douglas *********

The TM.7 is available online, you can download it and fill it out before you go to immigration. I just went through this at Khon Kaen Immigration, and this is what I submitted:

2 X Passport sized photos

2 X Completed TM.7 Extension Forms

2 X Copies of my passport information page

2 X Copies of the Non-O visa in my passport

2 X Copies of the TM.6 card in passport

2 X Copies of Bangkok Bank account certification.

2 X Copies of Bangkok Bank statement showing international deposits (6 month period).

2 X Copies of information and transactions pages from Bangkok Bank pass book

2 X Copies of Google map route from IO office to residence.

2 X Copies of Google map route from major intersection near residence to residence.

2 X Hand drawn maps from nearest intersection to residence.

2 X Copies of Thai Wife's ID card (front/back)

2 X Copies of original Thai marriage certificate (front/back).

2 X Copies of Kor Ror 2 (front/back)

2 X Copies of relevant pages from Thai Tabian Bahn (house book)

2 X Copies of Health Insurance from Bangkok Bank

2 X Copies of various pictures around the residence including my wife and I. One picture had the front of the house with house number visible.

The IO I dealt with told me to do a small transaction on my bank account the day I applied for the extension (B100 transferred in or out). For some reason this is something they like to see. Bring multiple copies of everything. Every immigration has slightly different rules, so I recommend checking with the office you will be dealing with. I overkilled on some things, but the IO took everything with a smile and I get my Marriage extension May 22nd.

3 days ago

Paul ********

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@Douglas ********

I have just read that you need 18 months left on current passport! I only have 17 months left 😖 is this correct?

2 days ago

Douglas *********

@Paul *******

, I don't know the answer to this question. Sorry I cannot help you with this one.

2 days ago

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Anton *******

@Douglas ********

That’s Fair Enough Fella…

3 days ago

Anton *******

@Douglas ********

Why do I need to have health insurance from Bangkok Bank ??? There must be over Companies that are acceptable… 🤔

3 days ago

Nongnuch ********

@Anton ******

some banks are willing to open an account for you only if you buy one of their accident- or life insurances. They earn a provision for this. They often make it look like this is a mandatory rule, which it is not

3 days ago

Douglas *********

@Anton ******

, on a Non-O marriage extension you don't need insurance. I just included it in my package to immigration because more is better. The listing I posted is an example of what I submitted, not necessarily what everyone else needs to submit.

3 days ago

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Nongnuch ********

@Douglas ********

Excuse my curiosity, but how would you have been able to show a paper TM6 card in your passport if you just went through the application ? The TM6 was discontinued two years ago and was only just replaced by the online TDAC that started on May 1st, 10 days ago

3 days ago

Douglas *********

@Nongnuch *******

, I border hopped into Laos in November 2024 at Nakhon Phanom. They were still handing out TM.6 cards when I crossed back into Thailand.

3 days ago

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Vinny **************

You get 30 days under consideration from immigration then go back for your 1 year visa stamp

3 days ago

Douglas *********

And as an add-on to this comment, if your marriage extension isnt completed in the 30 days, you are not considered an overstay. I verified this with the immigration people that did the home visit just last Wednesday May 7th.

3 days ago

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What are the requirements and guidelines for applying for a 1-year extension of a Non O marriage visa in Thailand?

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