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What visa do I need to stay in Thailand for 3 to 6 months as a foreigner married to a Thai national?

Visa Types NON-O Visa Thai Marriage Visa Thailand Stay Extensions Visa Application Process Expats in Thailand Thai Embassy in London Visa for UK Citizens Retirement Visa

Oct 10, 2025

2 months ago

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Good morning from Scotland uk. I'm married to a wonderful Thai lady and have been since 1990.  I have a Thai bank account with the Bangkok Bank.  As there is NO  Thai embassy in Scotland only a consulate , so if you require a visa of any kind you must go through the Thai Embassy in London.   I'm now 70 years of age  and my wife is 65 .  I'd be grateful if you could advise us   What we would require to stay in Thailand for between 3/6 months     Many thanks William Taylor

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William Taylor, married to a Thai citizen, inquired about visa options for staying in Thailand for 3 to 6 months. The community suggested various options, including applying for a Non-O marriage visa which allows a 90-day entry followed by a 60-day extension for family visits. Some members recommended online applications through the Thai Embassy in London since there is no Thai embassy in Scotland, and highlighted the necessity of having the correct documentation ready for the process. Options such as quickly extending the visa via border runs to neighboring countries were also discussed.

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Phil ******

go for a retirement:Visa and subsequent extension

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Tracey ********

If we don't start and do something now, not later, it will take so much work to get us back to normal again. He wants a ghetto.

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James ********

@Tracey *******

eh ?

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Tracey ********

😂😂😂 no idea??? This was a reply to another post so God knows how it got in this post???? Hebegeebees in the network. 😂😂

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Clare *********

@Tracey *******

what ghetto??

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MD *******

@Tracey *******

Who is "he"?

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Graham ******

@Tracey *******

what?

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Tracey ********

what I said???

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Martyn ***********

For 3 months you don't need anything.. 60 day on arrival and 30 day extension.

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Tom *******

I have just applied

You need to apply thru Thai embassy London

Their website requires you to download information in jpeg files . Can’t use pdf

If you’re not tech savvy get someone to help you and it’s easier on a laptop rather than phone

The website tells you what docs are required so get everything ready before you apply

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James ********

So if your thai lady of 36 years has a thai passport - that parts easy. You just come in on 60 day permit , extend it by 30 days ( 1900 baht ) that gives you 3 months. If you want to do the same again , do a quick border hop and refresh in Laos or Cambodia. All easy peasy.

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Bob ******

from past experience in ubon immigration enter either on visa exempt or 60 day visa then extend this by 30 days then get another 60 days extension for being married to a thai lady, gives you 5 months as a cost of 3.800 for the 2 extensions

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David ************

You are right your info is spot on, I have done all you mentioned including one trip this year, just now to Lao, all works well

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Stephen *********

not so easy regarding Cambodiabno border open. You can be stopped at the border in Laos and questioned and asked to provide reason for re-entry, finances etc.

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James ********

@Stephen ********

mate has done it multiple times and never been queried. I know it's t h e luck of the draw.

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Karim ***************

he can extend for 60 days in country because he is married to a Thai. Same applies if you have Thai children.

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@Karim **************

it is called "60-days extension based on family visit". However he can only get it if their marriage is registered inside Thailand, because Immigration will ask for a freshly printed marriage registry printout from the Amphur

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Paul ***********

@Karim **************

me neither

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Patrick ********

@Karim **************

didn't know that

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James ********

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me neither

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Peter ******

I just got a non o visa online £60 and a few proof of id etc

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Michael *******

hi peter. Was it straight forward to do? Mike

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Peter ******

yea quite simple really

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Allan *******

Just contact the Thai embassy in London online.Dont bother trying to phone as it's simply a waste of time.If your not so good doing stuff online as I wasn't! then get a friend or relative( I used my daughter) as they will get it all done alot quicker.

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Jamie ******

Is the Thai consulate still in Glasgow ? I thought it had closed ,so yes you need to go through London ..online application ,you can get tourist visa double entry which would allow you to get up to 6 months

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William ******

all very well trying to communicate with Thai Embassy in London, the only one left now in the UK, no one answers the phone & no reply to any Emails I’ve sent, their a waste of time. Best go to Thailand and sort out your requirements when you get there.

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Robin *******

same here no reply nothing, Thai airways are the same sent them 3 emails not one reply is it a Thai thing????

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Donald **********

The visas are obtained online now! No point trying to go back to the past! Fill out the application, pay the money and they’ll get back to you if they need further clarification. Fast and efficient service. And no, you’ll not sort out much from within Thailand without even more complications!

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James **********

NO just go online

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Graham ******

All Visas are now online and all UK Consulates are closed. You can get the Non-O marriage visa which gives you 90 days on entry then the visit Thai Family 60 day extension to give you up to 5 months each stay or go for the full 12 month extension of stay each year (no visa then needed for subsequent year if the extension is still valid and a re-entry permit purchased).

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