What options do I have for extending my marriage visa in Thailand without the immediate 400k baht deposit?

Jul 11, 2021
3 years ago
Gavin ********
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My one year marriage extension will be expiring in a few months, so I’ll need to put 400k into my Thai bank account soon for the renewal application. It’s really not a good time, so I’m wondering if there’s any type of extension that would give me more time before needing to deposit the money. Thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking alternatives to deposit 400,000 baht into a Thai bank account for a marriage extension application, which is due soon. The options discussed include applying for a 60-day extension based on visiting Thai family or citing COVID-19 travel difficulties. Key requirements for applications and documentation needed are also outlined. Additionally, there's a query regarding the continued acceptance of a previous 40k baht overseas deposit for the past year.
Brandon *****************
Can we still use the 40k baht deposited from overseas for the last 12 months? That is what I used last year and what I plan on doing again this year. I'm assuming that is still okay?
Benjamin ******
@Brandon ****************
Yes, you can still do that. That has not changed.
Brandon *****************
Tod *********
They pretty much outlined your options;

you get 60 day covid or a 60 day visit thai family to buy you 2 months more time

OR

you pony up the 400K baht and get the year extension 2 months later. :/ That's about all you got
Eric *********
Just exploring options here...

Is it possible for someone on the OP's marriage visa to switch to one based on work and earning 40k/mo or more? I realize that requires getting a job, WP, docs, etc., and maybe the OP wouldn't even consider it. Just wondering about the option and if it's possible in a general sense.
Tod *********
@Er**
, it's a PILE 'O paperwork from your employer, your tax records, your salary, your contract, your work permit, proof you paid thai withholding tax etc and you show that for a minimum of 3 months.
Benjamin ******
@Eric ********
A person can get a work permit on a one year extension of stay based on marriage. They can get an extension of stay based marriage if they make 40K THB or more a month.
Eric *********
@Benj****
, yes I know. That's the one I've had since 2014. Was just wondering if it's possible to switch from the OP's type of marriage extension to the one based on monthly income.

Based on
@T**
's reply, it sounds "possible" but an uphill battle. Hope the OP is able to get something sorted. 🤞🏼
Thore ******************
@Eric ********
I used to do family visa and never had any money in the bank, just a proof of income.
Gavin ********
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@Tod ********
Thanks! 2 months extra time would actually be extremely helpful. I also just want to confirm, I need to apply for the new extension before the current extension expires, with enough time for the application approval process, right?
Sam ******
@Gavin *******
Be watchful for Immigration closure (Public Holidays) late this month.
Tod *********
@Gavin *******
you can apply right up to the date your current stamp expires there is no "need to apply early" at all. On a yearly extension based on marriage they GIVE you a 30 day under consideration stamp and it's added to the time you have left on your stamp (because it's actually the first month of your next yearly extension)
Gavin ********
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@Tod ********
Oh man, I thought I had to apply about 1 month early. So now with the 60 day extension I could get about 3 months extra time! That just brought my stress level down considerably. THANKS!
Tod *********
@Gavin *******
what you don't wanna do though is cut it so close that if you're missing a document or copy that you run onto overstay because you foolishly waited until the last day to apply for your yearly extension. Give yourself a cushion of a few days to a week just in case they ask for something you don't have
Gavin ********
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@Tod ********
Great advice, thank you
Benjamin ******
You have two options:

1. Apply for a 60 day extension of stay based on visiting Thai family.

1. Your passport and a copy of:

- Your data ("picture") page

- Your Non-O visa

- Your entry stamp

- Your departure card

2. Your wifePHYSICALLY next to you, and

- The wife ID card and a copy of her ID card

- The housebook, and a copy of the first page

4. Marriage certificate (either the rose border certificate, OR a translated copy from your home country).

5. The application form

6. 2x passport pictures

7. 1,900 THB for the processing fee.

* * *

2. Apply for a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19. The last day the government is selling this is July 29, 2021 (for now).

1. Your passport and:

a. a copy of your data ("picture") page

b. a copy of your most recent visa (if you have one)

c. a copy of your most recent stamp

d. a copy of your departure card

2. A TM30, filed in the immigration office.

3. The forms (each immigration office may have different forms, and ant to use their special forms)

4. A letter from your embassy saying you can not return, OR a print out from your embassy website saying they don’t issue the letters, OR a print out of a letter from the embassy saying they don't issue those letters.

5. 2x passport pictures

6. 1,900 THB.

Different immigration offices have different policies. *SOME* may require:

- The ID card of the property owner where you are staying

- Copies of *ALL* stamped pages in your passport
Gavin ********
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@Benjamin *****
Thanks for your response. So what you’re saying is I could get a 60 day extension of stay before my visa extension expires. So I could then apply for a new one year marriage extension before the 60 day extension expires (and deposit 400k THB into my account 2 months prior to applying)?
Benjamin ******
@Gavin *******
That's correct!
Gavin ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Benjamin *****
Thank you!
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