Keyword: „Marriage Visa“ and extension of stay
Hi guys.
I want to get married to my Thai girlfriend. We chose Hong Kong for this. The idea is: right after we get married in HK we go to the Thai Embassy in HK and get a Single Entry Non-Immigrant Type O visa based on marriage.
We also will get it translated to Thai and notarized in HK.
With the original marriage certificate and the translated, notarized documents we will go to the immigration office in Bangkok to apply for an extension of stay (1 year). We have to do this at least 45 days before I have to leave the country again. 2 months before applying for the extension I have to put 400.000 Baht into a Thai bank account and leave it there.
After the application, we will be in a 30 days consideration period, where we will be visited by immigration officers. When everything is ok, I will get an extension for 1year, during which I have to do 90 days reporting. If I want to leave the country, I have to get a re-entry permit first.
1. Is that procedure correct?
2. Is there any known issue with getting the extension when not married in Thailand?
3. Can I get the re-entry permit at the airport before leaving (like with the SETV Tourist Visa) or do I have to go to immigration to get it?
4. Any more advice or tips on the whole procedure?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is planning to marry their Thai girlfriend in Hong Kong and is asking for details on obtaining a Non-Immigrant Type O visa based on marriage and subsequent extension of stay in Thailand. They seek confirmation on their process, inquire about potential issues with the visa due to their marriage location, ask about re-entry permits, and request additional advice on the procedure.
