Writing a post for information for an older friend wanting to achieve a visa. He isn't computer savvy but has approached me asking about a Criminal Record Check for his visa application? (When I was on them in 2013-14 with the then Thai wife I didn't have to worry about any of it)
He wants to stay in Thailand for 3 months. He isn't married to a Thai national yet but does have his long term girlfriend who lives in Buriam. She has supplied him with a letter to confirm who she is and where he will be staying in Buriam. I have spoken to the girlfriend (she is a long term friend as I speak Thai) but she is as confused as I am. Because he wants to stay for 3 months and will marry his girlfriend during that time, he seems to think he needs a 90 day O Visa. Because he isn't married yet and is only wanting to stay in Thailand for 3 months, then my understanding is he can't apply for an O Visa based on marriage because when he applies for the O Visa here in Australia, he won't yet be married. I'm thinking he just gets a tourist visa and marries her during this time and on his next visit he can apply for a 90 day O Visa because he will already be married to a Thai national.So can someone please help?
1. Because they are not officially married yet or registered at an Amphor, should he be applying for a non-immigration O visa or a single entry 60 day tourist visa and then apply for a 30 day extension at immigration to achieve a total of 90 days?
2. If he is able to apply for a non-immigration O visa, is the Police Check Certificate to be submitted from the Australian Police, The Royal Thai Police or both?
TLDR : Answer Summary
A person wishing to stay in Thailand for 3 months to marry a Thai national should apply for a tourist visa instead of a Non-O Visa, as he is not yet married. He can then marry during his stay and subsequently apply for a Non-O Visa for married couples during his next visit. Additionally, if he decides to apply for the Non-O Visa, it is suggested that he inquire whether a police check certificate is needed from the Australian or Royal Thai Police, or both.
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