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When should I apply for a Non-O Visa Based on Marriage in Thailand after arriving on a visa waiver?

Non-O Visa Visa Waiver Visa Application Process Thailand Immigration Marriage Visa Visa Extension

Sep 12, 2024

6 months ago

James ********

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I arrived into Thailand on 5th September on a Visa waiver stamp 60 days until Nov 3rd. I would like to do the Non-O Based on Marriage from within Thailand and I am a little confused about when I would be looking at needing to apply for it based on my details above. Any help appreciated.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You arrived in Thailand on a Visa waiver stamp, valid for 60 days until November 3rd. To apply for a Non-O Visa based on marriage, you need to apply between 30-45 days prior to your visa expiry, depending on the immigration office. It's generally recommended to have at least 15-21 days remaining on your stamp when applying. In Bangkok and Samut Prakan, for example, it is necessary to have a minimum of three weeks left to allow for potential visits from immigration officials to verify your marriage.

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Jasmine ********

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@James *******

, In Bangkok, Samut Prakan, I confirm that immigration requires that you still have at least 3 weeks on your stamp.

In a first step, you will apply for the O visa (90 days), then a second application for the extension of one year.

This imposed period of 3 weeks, corresponds to the possibility of receiving the visit of two immigration police officers to ensure the veracity of the marriage.

This can be perceived in a strange way. You will be photographed by one of them. With a little investigation of the neighborhood.

No worries if you are a real married couple. If you need any help, you should contact visathailand.com They can help about this process

6 months ago

Stuart *********

Depending on the office you use. Some like Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket allow 45 days prior. Most others are 30 days prior.

Generally you’ll need between 15-21 days left on a valid stamp to convert.

6 months ago

Colin *********

While I'm thinking of it, is there a list of the requirements for this specific Visa that you can easily provide, such as photo or pdf that I can copy download to my phone? I have been watching and making mental notes of these things, but better that I can have info stored on my phone that I can refer to when the time comes for me to do this.

6 months ago

John **********

@Colin ********

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6 months ago

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Colin *********

@Stuart ********

in the situation the OP has described, does the 400k financial requirement have to be in the Thai Bank account 2 months prior to applying in country for the 90 day Visa, or for the Extension of Stay that's applied for before the 90 day visa expires? Also, is it a requirement that the funds can be proved to have come from overseas in this situation?

Do Immigration Offices have their own requirements in these matters?

6 months ago

Stuart *********

@Colin ********

No requirement for seasoned money for initial Non O, nor that it comes from overseas. 2 months prior to the extension is required.

6 months ago

John **********

@Stuart ********

except jomtien which requires seasoned funds for the initial 90 days

6 months ago

Stuart *********

@John *********

Do they require for marriage as well?

6 months ago

John **********

@Stuart ********

ah sorry I missed the marriage bit. I don't know

6 months ago

Colin *********

@John *********

yeah, my questions to Stuart were based on marriage, as was the OP, so besides the monetary requirements in the link you provided being different, other requirements possibly are also. Province where I would be living is Nakhon Sawan, so assuming it's only Jomtien that's different, seasoning isn't required as Stuart said.

6 months ago

Colin *********

@Stuart ********

thank you 🙏

6 months ago

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Colin *********

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