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What documents are required for a 1-year extension of stay in Thailand based on marriage?
I just wanted post up my recent experience getting my 1 year extension of stay based on marriage at Changwattana immigration. I was on a 1 year Non O multiple entry visa. Below is the list of documents I had to provide.
1. Copy of passport data page
2. Copy of TM6 departure card
3. Copy of every stamp used with previous visa.
4. Copy and originals of the marriage Kor 2 &3.
4. Copy of my wife's I'D
5. Copy of my wife's housebook
6. Hand drawn map from immigration to our condo
7. Letter from my embassy stating that I get at least 40k per month income
8. They also wanted and copy of my condo chanote.
9. Photo of me and the wife showing our address including the numbers etc.
10. 3 photos of us inside our condo.
11. We took some wedding photos but they didn't want them.
We took a photo outside the condo building showing the name and address numbers on the sign. One in front of out condo showing our room number (door open)
Note for Aussie passport holders. There is no proof required for the stat dec about your income.
The process was smooth and took about 3 hours on Wednesday arriving at 1pm.
A huge thank you to Tod Daniels for giving me some tips on docs.
I hope i didn't miss anything document wise.
1. Copy of passport data page
2. Copy of TM6 departure card
3. Copy of every stamp used with previous visa.
4. Copy and originals of the marriage Kor 2 &3.
4. Copy of my wife's I'D
5. Copy of my wife's housebook
6. Hand drawn map from immigration to our condo
7. Letter from my embassy stating that I get at least 40k per month income
8. They also wanted and copy of my condo chanote.
9. Photo of me and the wife showing our address including the numbers etc.
10. 3 photos of us inside our condo.
11. We took some wedding photos but they didn't want them.
We took a photo outside the condo building showing the name and address numbers on the sign. One in front of out condo showing our room number (door open)
Note for Aussie passport holders. There is no proof required for the stat dec about your income.
The process was smooth and took about 3 hours on Wednesday arriving at 1pm.
A huge thank you to Tod Daniels for giving me some tips on docs.
I hope i didn't miss anything document wise.
Answer summary
A user shared their experience acquiring a 1-year extension of stay based on marriage at Changwattana immigration, highlighting the required documents and the smooth process. They listed necessary paperwork like copies of marriage certificates, ID, and photos, and noted that no proof of income was needed for Australian passport holders. The comments discuss frustrations with changing requirements and the advantages of a Retirement Visa.
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Colin ******
I got sick of the constant changes to the criteria needed which can be at the discretion of the Immigration office you attend...Since changing to a Retirement Visa 2 years ago it has been infinitely better..
Colin ******
Thanks Tod..
Tod *********
Evidently there are different types of fixed deposit accounts.
One is where you can't access the money for the term of the deposit and the the other one you can (BUT you'd lose any interest if you did), that's the one that's okay, the one that you can withdraw the money from if you needed to.
One is where you can't access the money for the term of the deposit and the the other one you can (BUT you'd lose any interest if you did), that's the one that's okay, the one that you can withdraw the money from if you needed to.
@Colin *****
, I would have appealed their decision and made them send it to bangkok for a ruling, because I'd bet dollars to durian you would have gotten the extension.Caleb ********
Jeeez, well hopefully it won't come to that! Be good to hear if anyone else has had any issues with this. I would've thought as long as it's in an account it'd be ok.. will find out in a few days I guess...!
Colin ******
Yes it cost me plenty as I had to go to Laos and get another 3 month Non 'O' visa wait 2 months then reapply using my standard bank account (blue book)..
Caleb ********
I'll have to see how it goes, too late to change accounts now. Fingers crossed!
Colin ******
Can but try as in my experience it can vary from office to office
Colin ******
Nakhon Phanom Immigration mate, I had a Bangkok Bank fixed term deposit which they refused to accept.
Caleb ********
Colin apparently it is accessible as in I can withdraw from it but I have to keep it in for the fixed term if I want to get the interest... hopefully it's not a problem 🤔was that at Chang wathana?
Colin ******
They refused my fixed term bank account..I had to open another account as they said the money must be accessible..
Caleb ********
Tod, ok thanks. I am with kasikorn and it is in a fixed account which apparently you can't update the bank book like a a standard account bank book (I think they just update when making a transaction). I believe I can get a statement tho. Would this suffice along side my bank book?
Tod *********
@Ca***
, yep, the letter can be a few days old but the bank book has to be updated on the date of your application. Most of the branches are down stairs meaning you can get the letter and update the bank book on the day you apply though. The banks know what the letter is, just tell them it's for a visa. Most also give you a print out of the last 3 months of transaction history too when they give you the letter
Caleb ********
@T**
, thanks I'll get my crayons out in that case! There was one other thing... when applying for the year long extension based on marriage at Chang wathana with the 400k 2 months. Does the updated bank book or statement have to be on the day of the application? And I read a post of yours saying also needed is a letter from the bank, can you tell me what this letter is exactly? ThanksTod *********
@Ca***
, some immigration offices will take a google map image but most want you to draw a cheesy map from the immigration office to your house. It doesn't have to be to scale and doesn't have to be that accurate,Caleb ********
Troy Cornick Hi, with number 6 on your list - the hand drawn map. Can that be a screen shot on Google maps and then draw the route on it?
Thanks
Thanks
Troy *********
OPIt helps if your 50 though
Mike ******
This is great. Thanks for sharing. Were they specific about what you are in front of/what you are doing inside the condo?
Troy *********
OPYeah what Jonny said
Jonny *******
Use your imagination...
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James ***********
What a rigmorole! Sounds like you are better off being 50y.o with retirement visa
Troy *********
OPThat would be ok James if everyone is over 50!
Tod *********
it is not beyond the grasp of most foreigners here to get a yearly extension of stay based on marriage.
The immigration office wants what it wants, but it's not that perilous of an undertaking.
The immigration office wants what it wants, but it's not that perilous of an undertaking.
Paul **********
It is what it sez Thai Visa Advise No 1
Troy *********
OP???
Zachery **********
excellent.
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