I have a roundabout Thai visa question. My Thai wife of 45 years has owned a few houses in Thailand. One in NamPhong and 1 or 2 in Nakon Phanom. But I have never seen an ownership document like a Property Deed - โฉนดที่ดิน. So I was wondering where she could get that document. ( she isn’t very good with paperwork). So if I secure that document, I was thinking of applying for a 1 year non-immigrant visa to visit my wife ( family) in Thailand. We are both in Florida currently, but technically we would fly to Thailand together and then I would be visiting her. I have had 3-4 non-immigrant visas in the past but over 10 years ago. It seems that the TM 30 is more important now than in the past and maybe I could be put on the House Registration that would simplify the TM 30 process. Good idea or some other alternative???

For Returning Thai Nationals – My Immigration Appointment Experience (Inheritance Visa for Adoptees / Thai Descent)

I wanted to share my experience with Thai Immigration for those who, like me, are returning Thai nationals — especially adoptees or individuals born in Thailand. This is for those reclaiming Thai citizenship or status.

If you have a Thai birth certificate and also your civil registry form issued by a district office, you may qualify for what's commonly called an "Inheritance Visa" — an extension that is valid for up to one year and renewable. This is a route available to people of Thai descent who are not yet listed in the Thai national registry (tabien baan) or holding a valid Thai ID but are in the process of reclaiming it.

Here’s a summary of my appointment process and some helpful tips:

Where: Immigration Division 1 – 3rd Floor, IT Square, Bangkok

Why: I booked the appointment online under the category for "Returning Thai National Reclaiming Thai Status"

When: I arrived around 8:00 AM for an early spot in the queue

Link to Online Appointment: [members only]

Documents I brought (and what they required):

TM07 form filled out correctly (I will upload a sample for reference)

Copies of my Airbnb receipt + payment history as proof of residence

Copies of my TM30

Copies of entry stamp

Certified translated name change document with MFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) stamp

Copies of my Adoption Registration in Thai

Copy of my U.S. passport (bio page)

Most importantly:

Original & copies of my Thai birth certificate ( I had a recently issued copy by the district office)

Original & copies of my civil registry form also issued by the District Office.

Tips from my experience:

They are extremely meticulous about document accuracy and completeness. Be sure your translations are official and certified by MFA or else you'll be asked to provide them in both original form and copy form.

Have extra original copies and multiple photocopies on hand — just in case.

Even though my appointment time had technically expired, they acknowledged my Thai status and gave me a priority queue card, allowing me direct entry to the immigration office.

The longest part of the process was the initial queue, which took about 2 hours, but this is necessary for your documents to be verified before the immigration officer can process your extension.

The process is very manageable if you are organized and respectful, and the staff were professional and helpful once my documents were confirmed.

Hope this helps someone going through the same journey! Feel free to message or comment if you have any questions.

Make sure you have cash only on hand to pay the €1,900 baht extension fee.

NOTE: Depending on your reclamation timeline, you have to report your residence information every 90 days, it can be done online on the immigration website.

Im on a DTV now but plan a long term marriage visa soon. Has anyone gone through the process of setting up a business in Thailand? I did my LLC in the States in about 5 minutes I dont think its nearly that easy here. Should I break down and get a lawyer? Recommendations?

My husband and I have retired in Thailand, where he was born and has acquired citizenship. We entered the country on a retirement visa, but are experiencing difficulties in obtaining the necessary paperwork to legally reside in Thailand as his spouse. We possess a valid marriage license and certificate issued in the USA. Should we consider remarrying in Thailand to simplify the process, given our 28 years of marriage?

Hello ☺️🙏 me and my 2 babies (swedish citizen) entered Thailand on 60 days visa exempt. Im getting married to my thai boyfriend (the father) and doing the non o visa and the 1 year extension here in Thailand.

Does anyone here know what happends to my children? Can I somehow include them in my non o visa or they have to do visa runs?

Any help is appriciated ☺️

Hi hopefully you guys can point me in right direction,

Couple of quick questions.

Do I need my Thai ID before I can apply for my Thai passport?

What documents will I need to prove to apply for passport ID ?

My mother is Thai but I was born and live in the UK, we have houses and land in Bangkok and surrounding areas, will this help me at all?

Thanks 🙏

I’m married to a Thai woman we have 2 businesses bank account house and land

Can I become permanet residence in Thailand

Can a Farang get a Thsi citizenship/passport?

Hello everyone!

While its kinda difficult to find a clear information I decided to try here. We are planning to move to Thailand for minimum 1 year. Im EU citizen my husband is Thai - we got married in my country. We have 2 small kids - and already got advised to make thai birth certificates and thai passports for them (so they can enter Thailand as thais) but we are not clear how to do about me.

Maybe I can find here some farang woman having thai husband - that would be perfect to ask some questions about visas and stuff. Wish to know if we can book one way tickets for all our family and just apply for some family spouse visa for me after we arrive - or betternto do.it before booking tickets? what are the requirements (financial especially..) How about some insurance for me? Will my husband be able to provide from his insurance (after he gets job in Thailand)..

would love to hear any advice from you'all 😊

Some visa questions (and thanks very much in advance)

My family and I are starting the process of moving from Nevada to Hua Hin. My wife is a Thai citizen and my 19 year old daughter was born in Bangkok. We moved back to the USA when my daughter was 2 years old so the only Thai ID we have for her is her birth certificate and she has a US passport. My mother and I are American.

Questions: For my daughter, do we need to go to the consulate in Los Angeles to get her a Thai passport, or can she just get a 90 day visa online with my mom and me and then get Thai ID after she gets to Thailand, or can she just show her birth certificate and get a visa on arrival without a return ticket?

How long does it take to get the online 90 day visa, and do we have to wait for my mom to get her US passport to apply.

Would rather not go to LA if possible, long drive, hotel stays, etc But also don't want to have to buy round trip tickets.

Thanks so much!