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Which Thai visa should I apply for before moving to Thailand if I plan to switch to a marriage visa?
Good morning. I am after advice on which visa I should be applying for before going to Thailand. The story is: I will be leaving to go and live in Thailand towards the end of July. Once I am in Thailand I will switch to a marriage visa. I have had a look through all of the visa products that are offered by the Thai consulate in Canberra but it is unclear which one I should choose. I emailed the consulate and they told me to read the Web pages. Not very helpful really. Can I apply for an Evisa and if so which one. I live in Australia and would appreciate any help. Thank you in advance.
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Answer summary
The recommendation for the user is to apply for a Non-O visa based on marriage before arriving in Thailand, which directly corresponds to their intention of switching to a marriage visa. Several comments from the community confirm this advice, highlighting that the Non-O visa allows for indefinite extensions as long as immigration requirements are met. The user seeks clarity on the application process, having found the information from the consulate unhelpful.
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Bart **************
Why not apply for non-O based on marriage if you say that's what you are after?
Jim ********
OP@Bart *************
because the process is easier to accomplish in Thailand and yes that is what I say I am after
Steve *******
Apply for the Non Imm O based on marriage before you arrive in Thailand. You can then apply for extentions of stay indefinitely provided you meet Immigration requirements
Jim ********
OP@Steve ******
thank you Steve I will look at this as a solution
Guy ******
You married there?
Vinny **************
Also you can get 1 way ticket if you already have visa for entry
Jim ********
OP@Vinny *************
good point and one I hadn't considered. Thank you for the adviceJohn **********
@Vinny *************
So in the section where they ask for a date of departure , the non O is for 90. I'm assuming the departure date must be before the 90 days have expired? Or does it not matter what date?Vinny **************
@John *********
in that section i just put 90 days and was acceptedVinny **************
@John *********
happy to helpJohn **********
@Vinny *************
Thank you so much.
Brandon ************
You would apply for the non-O based on marriage to a Thai. There's no reason to "switch" to a marriage visa, this non-O is already the marriage visa.
Jim ********
OP@Brandon ***********
cheers Brandon.Activity
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