What is the process of applying for a visa based on marriage to a Thai national in Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Aug 24, 2020
4 years ago
Ange ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Experience thus far applying for visa based on marriage to a thai national in CNX

Aug 10-19th - Did all the paper work to obtain the marriage certificate; did not use a visa company, cost about 3000thb

Aug 21 - went to immigration with husband to inquire about visa application. Received 2 sets of blank documents to be filled out, and a check list "List of Douments in case of Thai Family (Thai Wife)" it had the bank requirements crossed out, and my husbands' name in place of "thai wife". I did ask the officer about when I did receive a stamp, what visa would it be and what date would they put, and she told me not to worry about it or anything else, and to just come back monday with all my paperwork. fine by me.

Aug 24 - returned to immigration and had the volunteers look over my paperwork before handing it to the officer at the desk. she looked over all the paperwork and said that my screen print of my online TM 30 was inadequate because the official TM30 slip in my passport had my old address on it. sent me to the next building over to get a new slip put in my passport, and two copies for the visa applications. I was then given a number for the next desk.

My husband and I were called up, and a few documents needed his additional signature. Then we were told to sit down. I was then called up and asked to get 2 copies of my 90 day report slip and my passport page showing my original ED visa (expired july 4). These documents were not on the check list. Then I was called up and told that my photos on my visa extension applications were too old, perhaps because i had a different hair style and colour, or because i had lost weight in the last 6 months; i was asked to go get new ones from the building where they made copies. i went and did this and i handed them new ones, and they asked me if they were the brand new ones (!?) haha i said yes and took off my mask, and they looked to see my shirt was the same, and then they seemed satisfied. my old photos were returned to me, and new applications were filled out by the immigration officer.

Then we were both called into the back office where the officer asked my husband questions about his home and family and work, and filled out some forms he had to sign. there were some additional signatures needed on stamped documents from both of us, and i was asked a few questions about the last time i worked (which was in canada), and my family in canada. The officer then told us that my application was under consideration, and to return on Sept 23rd. I received a stamp that said thus, and was also told that in the next two weeks an officer would come by the house to confirm the information in the application.

so now I wait, still unsure which visa i'm getting haha but it doesn't matter; I'll report back with the results, hopefully with an approval stamp!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares their experience applying for a visa based on marriage to a Thai national in Chiang Mai. Starting with obtaining a marriage certificate, they navigate the immigration process, including required documentation and interactions with immigration officials. Challenges encountered include providing updated documents, photo requirements, and interviews with their spouse. After an initial submission of paperwork and a stamp indicating their application is under consideration, they await an officer's visit for confirmation and anticipate receiving a one-year visa extension.
Tod *********
and just like that we're done, Thank you for the update,
Joe ***********
You are over the hump. Relax a bit
Ange ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Joe **********
i will! thanks! ☺️🙏🏻
Roger *********
Usually takes a month before you get a stamp and they usually come round to check where your living and get to neighbours as witnesses
Ange ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Roger ********
yes thanks, that’s what they told me they would be doing
Tod *********
thanx for the update. Quite the process..

Congrats
Ange ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Tod ********
yeah, i didn’t include the process to obtain the marriage certificate haha ... thought it would take me 3 days but it took a week and a half 🤣 but, it got done.
Tod *********
If you were told to come back in a month it means you got a 30 day under consideration stamp for a year extension based on marriage to a thai.

On the date you go back they'll ink a year extension into your passport and you'll be set
Ange ********
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@Tod ********
yeah this is the best outcome. i thought because i was on amnesty (and the reports on this page) that i would be forced to get the 60 day visit thai family visa first. maybe i’m just lucky.
Tod *********
@Ange *******
you were on amnesty from a previous Non-Imm visa (the ED one) and the requirement for getting a yearly extension based on marriage to a thai is that held A Non-Imm type visa and you did, yours was an ED so even though you went onto amnesty they let you apply for the year extension based on marriage tied back to the Non-ED visa :)
Ange ********
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@Tod ********
horray! thanks for your assistance over the past month 🙏🏻 greatly appreciated
James ********
Thank you for your report...soon you will have your correct extension to stay for one year.
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