Ask question
This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

What documents are needed for a second renewal of a marriage-based yearly extension in Thailand?

Jul 16, 2020
6 years ago
Nicholas *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Do you need the original foreign wedding certificate and MFA stamped translation etc for a 2nd renewal of a yearly extension based on marriage? Having a nightmare - they might be ""lost". (Considering Immigration should have the documents on file from last year?)
839
views
19
all likes
11
replies
4
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
For a second renewal of your yearly extension based on marriage in Thailand, you must provide the original foreign marriage certificate along with a certified translation and any additional documents requested by the local immigration office. It's important to verify specific requirements directly with the immigration office, as procedures may vary. Generally, each extension is considered a separate application, requiring full documentation.
Nicholas *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Found a photocopy of all of it but can't find the originals at the moment - will that be ok?
Like
Reply
Joy ********
@Nicholas ********
we don't have the translated documents as they were given to the municipality to register our marriage.
Like
Reply
Joy ********
When we apply we take copies of and the ORIGINAL marriage certificate (in our case this is in English, from Australia) and an update Kor Ror 22 from the local Thai municipality where we registered our marriage. Plus a copy of that. At our local immigration office this is required to be less than a month old. You both just have to go there and tell them you're still married. They then change the date to match that day and print you a new copy. Bt20. Hope this makes sense.
Like
Reply
Nicholas *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Joy *******
we took originals, MFA certified translation etc last year. Hopefully we will find them. I think the rule is a KR22 less than 6 months old.
Like
Reply
Joy ********
@Nicholas ********
I'm in Phuket. 30 days here. Good luck.
Like
Reply
Nicholas *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Joy *******
thanks. Don't want to curse it but Samut Prakan seem to be quite flexible.
Like
Reply
Reply to
Nicholas *********
Reply
Tod *********
CALL or GO to the immigration office BEFORE you need the extension and ask them :(
Like
Reply
Nicholas *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Tod ********
have called they just said they need copies for the application.
Like
Reply
Reply to
Nicholas *********
Reply
Nicholas *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I hope so. I'll get the wife to phone up. Otherwise, I might be needing a divorce certificate as it seems to have been "tidied up" !
Like
Reply
Tod *********
each yearly extension is a new extension that stands on it's own and requires it's own documentation

I'd say yes you do, but call or go to the immigration office and ask them because there are 70+ offices in the country and they all do it a little bit different .
Like
Reply
Robert *******
You do not renew.

You apply every year for a new Extension of Stay and every year you provide all the documents needed to apply for this.
Like
Reply
Reply to
Robert *******
Reply
Thai Visa Advice
... members · 40% approval rate
The Thai Visa Advice group is a specialized Q&A forum for visa-related topics in Thailand, ensuring detailed responses.
Join the Group
Thai Visa Advice
View the Conversation
Thai Visa Advice
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.