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What is the proper step-by-step procedure for obtaining a visa to live permanently in Thailand as an expat married to a Thai citizen?

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Jan 19, 2025

a year ago

Michael **********

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Good morning to everyone.

   In a few months me and my wonderful Thai wife for 38 years will be coming over to Thailand to leave the rest of our remaining years.

  We already have registered our marriage and I have the yellow book.

  Question is: what is the proper procedure step by step for a visa to leave there for ever starting from Australia.

   Thank you all in advance and may you all have a wonderful Sunday.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user seeks guidance on the step-by-step procedure for securing a long-term visa to live in Thailand with their Thai spouse, having already registered their marriage. Comments suggest that the first step involves applying for a Non-O Visa based on the marriage, which can be done online or via a local embassy, with necessary financial proof and documentation. They are advised to maintain a bank account in Thailand, deposit 400,000 baht for visa extension, and keep track of various immigration requirements. Additionally, there are suggestions about considering the Thai Privilege visa for a less stressful experience and to be cautious about tax residency and financial regulations.

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First step is apply for a non-O Visa based on marriage to a Thai national. Can be applied as an EVisa online or you can check with your local embassy. In either cases you will be required to produce a financial proof and some other paper work, pay a visit to your local embassy website first. Visa is single entry and valid for 90 days of stay.

Second step, arrive in Thailand and open a bank account, if possible with Bangkok Bank, because it has no limits to the amount of money you can transfer from abroad. Within the first 30 days of stay deposit

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0 baht as that is what you need to have your visa extended.

When you have 45 or less (some provinces 30) available days left go to immigration and extend the Visa for one year. Again pay a visit to your local immigration office first for the list of requirements. After that keep extending the Visa over and over every year (

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0 baht in bank 60 days before each re extension).

Last but not least, get as much documentation as possible about stuff like TM30, 90 days report, Re Entry permits and certificates of residence as you are going to need them all.

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