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What is the process for relocating to Thailand on a marriage visa if married in the UK?
Hello all.
I am 62 and my Thai wife is 60. We live in the UK and were married in the UK in 2020.
We now want to relocate to Thailand.
What is the process to enable us to do this?
I want to go down the route of a marriage visa.
Will we have any issues regarding the fact that we were married in the UK.
I am 62 and my Thai wife is 60. We live in the UK and were married in the UK in 2020.
We now want to relocate to Thailand.
What is the process to enable us to do this?
I want to go down the route of a marriage visa.
Will we have any issues regarding the fact that we were married in the UK.
Answer summary
The post discusses a couple's plan to relocate to Thailand and their intention to apply for a marriage visa after getting married in the UK. Community members suggest applying for a Non-O visa, emphasizing the need for UK marriage certification for a yearly extension. They've also mentioned requirements such as proving financial stability and the importance of involving the Thai spouse in the application process. Several users share their personal experiences, indicating challenges but ultimately successful outcomes. Key points include the necessary funds that need to be maintained in a Thai bank account for visa application and extension.
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John *********
My Thai wife and I got married in the US and my wife did the Thailand marriage visa for me. We didn’t pay or bribe anyone. It was a bit difficult, but able to get done.
Bob *******
I done the Non O visa from the uk last year. applied online at Thai Embassy London. Got the 90 day visa. then opened a Thai bank account as soon as possible with 800K BHT and kept in bank for 2 months Applied for the year extension after 90 days in person at immigration office.
ริชารด์ *************
OPThanks Bob. I thought the Non O marriage visa was only 400K BHT in the bank? Fortunately I already have a Thai bank account with Krungsri but it is only a savings account. Will this be OK.
Bob *******
@ริชารด์ ************
savings account should be ok
Tony *****
IMO, you may consider retirement visa. All you need is to prove your financial status. If you go for non-o spouse visa, there will be a lot of other documents of your spouse to be presented to the immigration. Even your spouse has to be heavily involved during the application process.
Galenus ******
Go to the embassy's website.
ริชารด์ *************
OPthanks for this Stuart. Fortunately we have already got the marriage certificate endorsed in the way you describe as the wife needed a new Thai passport and ID card with her married name on. 👍
Stuart *********
You can apply for a Non O visa based on your marriage in the UK using the Thai evisa system via London - which would give you an initial 90 days on entry.
To get the yearly extension you’d need to get your UK marriage certified. See the steps in the photo to do so.
To get the yearly extension you’d need to get your UK marriage certified. See the steps in the photo to do so.
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