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What steps are involved in converting a NON-O Visa to an extension of stay based on marriage in Thailand?
Well I changed from my yearly multi entry Immigration O to extension of stay (based on marriage)
Off amnesty, onto 60 days family extension, onto under consideration and finally the stamp. A 3 month exercise which reminded me how much I miss my annual trip to Vietnam and my 90 day border hops.
A tree died and I've seen enough of the inside of BKK immigration to last a lifetime.
Tod and the team here are the most valuable resource for making it as pain free as possible, thank you guys 🙏
November 2021 can take it's time 🤣
Off amnesty, onto 60 days family extension, onto under consideration and finally the stamp. A 3 month exercise which reminded me how much I miss my annual trip to Vietnam and my 90 day border hops.
A tree died and I've seen enough of the inside of BKK immigration to last a lifetime.
Tod and the team here are the most valuable resource for making it as pain free as possible, thank you guys 🙏
November 2021 can take it's time 🤣
Answer summary
The user recounted their experience transitioning from a yearly multiple-entry NON-O visa to a three-month extension of stay based on marriage. This involved navigating various paperwork stages and fulfilling specific requirements, such as demonstrating residency and financial stability. Helpful comments from community members provided insights into the necessity of submitting the TM30 form and maintaining a minimum balance in a Thai bank account, emphasizing the importance of documentation like the land title for property ownership.
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Christopher *******
Is my Thai wife required to be present for the closing the loop step? I ask because mine is Dec 30 and we’re trying to work out holiday travel plans.
Benjamin ******
@Christopher ******
Which immigration office will you use?Christopher *******
@Benjamin *****
Bangkok Div 1Christopher *******
Will do. Thanks.
Jay *****
OPNo. Get final stamp does not require your wife, just you, your passport and bank statement book.
Christopher *******
@Justin ******
Thanks!Jay *****
OPChristopher to be better equipped, as I wasn't and just remembered, copy first page and last page again for them. Latest update. My previous transaction was a day before I went in, which actually was a international 40k deposit lol
Jonathan *******
Good luck mate. I just closed the loop on the same process a few days ago. I miss border bounces too
Tod *********
Here are some example of the stamps from various offices. The "Thai husband" one that a foreign woman got on her extension is just hand written สามีไทย
Ryan ********
Did you have to show the 400k in a Thai bank account?
Jay *****
OPYes, I put the 400K in just over 2 calendar months prior to applying for the extension of stay, still on 60day visiting family extension - about 35 days in. I also started depositing 40K at the start of every month immediately so that is all that will be required next year. They wanted a updated bank book copy again yesterday. It still had over 400K in it and showed some spending. (I believe this is to stop people that borrow the money to do it and give back after the application is submitted?)
Tod *********
@Justin ******
yep, many immigration offices require you update your bank book on the date that you go back when the under consideration stamp is due to show the money is still in the account. They tell you that when you apply for the year extension though.. Jay *****
OPFor others that may be converting I had one speed bump that probably has never been mentioned? As I was a on Multi Entry ImmO I acquired my Visa in Vietnam with my wifes Tabien Baan that matches her ID. We don't live there, I have never filed a TM30 as I left every 90 days... We have a lease but the landlords Tabien Baan doesn't match the address on the copy of her ID. So we had to get proof of ownership. Its a very official looking document that she was able to send as a PDF and I was able print downstairs in BKK immigration. I wont post it as I am not sure what would need to be redacted, if a mod PM I can send it and they can do what is necessary. If you do not live where your wife's tabien baan says you need to ensure you have copy of lease x2, her tabien baan x2, her ID x2, landlord ID x2, landlords proof of ownership of property x2 (If is not on their ID card) - This enables filing a TM30 for the extension of stay.
Benjamin ******
@Justin ******
technically, the TM30 needs to be filed no later than 24 business hours after you start staying at a property. Jay *****
OPNot at all, I report it on my TM6 every 90 days when I hop. You mean the landlord should. That is not my problem. Well it wasn't, until now.
Biff *******
@Justin ******
that is a โฉนดที่ดิน which as you rightly say, is a title deed proving land ownership. Jay *****
OPIts a document that has this at the top middle. I cant put the rest as I believe its a land title with her name and personal info on it...
Bryan *********
@Justin ******
I am going through this exact same process right now. I am currently on the 60 day family extension.My landlords ID and Tambien Baan do not show the current address I live at, so I was wondering how they know she owns the property. We will see.
John ******
I have never seen the stamp ‘Thai Wife’ in my passport.
Tod *********
It's process, but Congrats you made it thru and out the other side.
James ********
Congratulations ...
Thanks for the report.
Take good care 😊
Thanks for the report.
Take good care 😊
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