What type of visa should I apply for as a foreigner married to a Thai citizen?

Sep 23, 2022
2 years ago
Keith *****
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Hi am a bit confused with what visa I should apply for I am married to a Thai lady I am in Australia at the moment I have applied for visa with Thai embassy in Sydney I would like to stay legally as long as I can with her and family I have spoken on the phone with the embassy they were helpful but I want to be sure any help would be appreciated I was told a non immigrant spouse visa is correct
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The user is seeking clarification on the type of visa to apply for as they are married to a Thai citizen and currently residing in Australia. They have received initial guidance from the Thai embassy in Sydney, indicating that a Non-Immigrant Spouse Visa (Non-O) is appropriate. The conversation provides insights on obtaining a 90-day single entry visa based on marriage, followed by options for extensions or multi-entry visas, along with tips on documentation required for the application process.
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Ellie *******
I believe OP got his answer. If there is something to be asked related to the original topic, please contact one of the moderators to re-open the post.
Tony ********
Very easy to do in Sydney.
Keith *****
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@Tony *******
Thanks for the info.
Keith *****
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Yes mate another thing this mention about vevo requirement
Tony ********
Don't forget there's Thai holidays possibly so they.close on those days been caught out lol
Tony ********
@Keith ****
if I can help Jeffrey me know.A NSW driver licence is the main thing apart from marriage docs and housebook etc
Peter **********
bit more running around to do if you were married outside Thailand
James ********
Keith *****
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@James *******
Thank you for the information
James ********
Keith *****
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@James *******
Thanks for the info.
Tod *********
The visa choice is correct and it has a box you click on the thai consulate in Sydney that says Spouse & Family Members;

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There's two ways to go about it

You either get a 90 day single entry Non-O visa based on marriage to a thai which costs AUD 120.

Come in get 90 days then put 400K baht in a thai bank account for 2 months and go apply for a year extension based on marriage at the immigration office for 1900baht

OR

You apply for a year long, multi-entry Non-O visa based on marriage to a thai which cost AUD 300.

Come in get 90 days, when that 90 days runs out, go to the border, stamp out of thailand, stamp in&out of another country and back in to thailand to get a new 90 day stamp and you do that every 3 months for the whole year

BUT

you don't need to bank any money here with this method and you can get almost 15 months of stay (in 90 day increments) on that year long visa..
Keith *****
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@Tod ********
thanks Tod for your reply I really appreciate it very much i have form in front of me do i tick non immigrant there there is no box for spouse or family regards Keith
Keith *****
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Thanks for the info.
Tod *********
@Keith ****
Non-Immigrant is the choice
Keith *****
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@Tod ********
Thanks again got it now regards Keith
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