What documents do I need to apply for a one-year spousal visa in Thailand after entering on a Non-O visa?

(I'm going to assume you're applying for a Single Entry Non-O Visa based on Marriage to a Thai National, and you want to use the banked money method. I'll also assume you're legally married to your wife, and not in a common-law marriage. I'm also going to delete any comments that say "at my immigration office, we...", since we don't know what immigration office is being used ).

You got your wires slightly crossed on the process for getting a one year extension of stay based on marriage to a Thai national.

1. You'll apply for a single entry Non-O visa Based on Marriage to a Thai national, using the process outlined on the Thai Consulate in London's website. I recommend applying for a visa about a month before you leave; the visa is only good for three months. On entry, you'll be stamped in for 90 days.

2. Once you're inside Thailand, you will open a bank account IN YOUR NAME ONLY, and transfer 400K THB to the account. The money must be seasoned for TWO months.

3. You'll go to the local immigration office and ask for the handout for a one year extension of stay based on marriage to a Thai national. Different immigration offices have different requirements. Expect the following from most immigration offices:

1. Your passport and a copy of:

a. The data “picture” page.

b. The most recent visa (if applicable).

c. The most recent entry stamp or extension of stay (if applicable).

d. The departure card (“TM 6”) that should be stapled in the passport.

2. The extension of stay application form (“TM 7”).

3. A copy of the submitted Notification of Residence of Foreigners form ("TM 30”).

4. The Thai spouse physically next to the applicant, and;

- Their Thai ID card and a front and back copy of the ID card

- Their housebook, and a copy of the first page.

5. For male foreigners married to a Thai female only:

- 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account, seasoned for 2 months

6. Marriage certificate (either the rose border certificate, OR a translated and certified copy from the applicant’s home country issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), and a front and back copy of the marriage certificate.

7. An updated Kor Ror 2 showing the marriage is current, acquired from the local amphur office for 20 THB.

8. 2x passport sized (4cm by 6cm) photos.

9. 1,900 THB processing fee.

Different immigration offices have different requirements, and may include:

- A hand drawn map to the house.

- Pictures of the husband and wife in various locations in the house (front of the house/ condo, in all rooms, etc).

- Rental contract (if renting property or a condo).

There is an under consideration period for this extension of stay. This may include an at-home visit by the immigration office to confirm the husband and wife are living together, interviews with neighbors, and if using the banked money method, to confirm the money is still in the bank account. The immigration office will give a list of the documents required to bring when the under consideration stamp is closed out.