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Aug 9, 2025
14 hours ago
Ted *******
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Applying for non immigrant visa ( married to a Thai) Online.

I have just arrived in Thailand ( Chiang Mai ) yesterday and went to a few banks today to open an account.All the 4 banks I asked said I cannot open an account unless I have a work permit, or is studying in a university( degree min) or has a pink card ( whatever that is). These combination or one of these .My question is how do I apply for that visa if I cannot open a bank account in Thailand. I don't meet any of these 3 requirements

Or can I download my bank statement from my home country?
Aug 4, 2025
6 days ago
Robert *******
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When on a non-o based on marriage to a Thai woman Is it allowed that a bank account drops under the 400k for a short period about 5 months prior to a new extension?
Jul 25, 2025
16 days ago
Steve *********
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Report on my trip to CW yesterday to apply for my second stay extension based on marriage to a Thai citizen.

Two weeks prior my wife went to Huay Kwang District office to obtain an updated copy of our marriage certificate ( KR2). Easy to do. She just had to show her ID card and a copy of our original certificate. And pay 20 baht per copy of course.

Went to Bangkok Bank in the morning before going to CW for my 2pm appointment. No problem to obtain the bank letter or statement. Didn’t have to fill out any forms committing to keep funds in my account for any period of time. I had kept a balance over 400k for more than 4 months prior anyway but it wasn’t mentioned.

Went to CW for 2pm appointment and was finished and out of the door by 3pm. Went like clockwork. All discussions were between my wife and the IO in Thai and the IO only comment to me was to recommend that I get a new passport before applying next year as my passport expires next September. Back in 21 days to get the extension inked in. Note that IO did not ask for the updated KR2. At the end of the process she took a photo of my wife and I jointly holding up a sign in Thai that my wife said it stated in Thai that we are married so that may have been the necessary confirmation that we are still married. IO stated that my wife could come alone on 15 August to get my extension inked in ( having observed that my mobility isn’t good) but confirmed that I would have to attend in person if I wanted to apply for a RE permit. She suggested that I apply for the RE permit at the airport when I leave which sounds like a plan to me.

In conclusion meticulous preparation paid off and I am attaching my homemade check list in case it helps others. Note for the family photos I provided 6 photos printed 2 per page directly onto glossy photo paper with captions below and she was quite happy with them.
Jul 9, 2025
a month ago
Barry ************
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Good day Tod Daniels. I've had my marriage visa for several years and always made sure I had the 400,000 THB for 2 full months before renewal. Lately, I'm seeing some sights have said the 2-month requirement has been increased to 3 months. Others still remain for 2. A little confusing.
Jul 7, 2025
a month ago
Mike ******
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Im travelling to Thailand just after Christmas from Canada, My fiance and will register our marriage, I need to come back home to take care of business, and I will be applying for Non O visa and then open an account once Im there to deposit the 400k bht my question is can I retrieve my 400k bht after the marriage visa is done.
Jul 1, 2025
a month ago
Paul *********
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Hi all. A question for people on Thai Marriage Visas.

When putting in our yearly extension of stay, there seems to be a paradox between my SCB account and Immigration. Immigration wants to see a transaction on my savings account showing the same day as the Immi appointment, but the SCB doesn't show transactions on statement printouts for 24hrs, making it impossible to show a transaction the same day as the Immi appointment.

We have had this same issue for some years now, just wondering if anyone knows the best way to get the application right without having to leave and come back the following day?

Thanks in advance for any helpful advice.
Jun 17, 2025
2 months ago
Abigail ********
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Hi all, I am currently on a Non-B visa (for the past two years) but recently got married to a Thai male and am planning to change over to Non-O marriage visa, we plan to leave the country and apply outside, but we aren’t sure where we want to go. Due to having to go out we decided to make it into a trip and want to go to Japan. Has anyone applied for a Non-O in Japan or outside the country and what was required?

I have a list of requirements but it can be different depending on the country your apply in and we’ve read and been advised so many different ways and options that it’s a bit confusing now.

Any advice or clarification would be wonderful!

Thank you!
Jun 15, 2025
2 months ago
Peter *********
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Hi members..

Just want to confirm something. Please reply if you only know the truth.

Different stories about visas.

If you been married to a Thai national for over 2 months the bank fee comes down to

400000bht.

And can you show funds in your bank or does it have to be deposited into Thai bank.

Does the money stay in bank

And no can use.
Jun 5, 2025
2 months ago
Lim *************
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Hello all,

Tried doing a search here but couldn't find anything definitive...

I am legally married to a Thai citizen and have a Thai marriage certificate.

1. Can I apply for the ‘marriage visa’ (Non-O) in the Immigration office in Bangkok on a 60 day visa-exempt stamp? Some websites mentioned that I have to start the Non-O Visa application in my home country, hence my confusion.

2. If it’s possible to start the process in Bangkok, which Immigration office in Bangkok should I go to?

Thanks for your patience and advise
Jun 3, 2025
2 months ago
Khun ******
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I’m trying to get my visa(s) without the use of a visa service. Any advice would be appreciated.

I am planning to move to Thailand with my family in early August 2025.

I married a Thai woman in Thailand in 2014, she has been with me in the USA since Dec. 2015. She holds dual Thai/USA citizenship. We have an 8-year old daughter born in USA and has Thai birth certificate.

I am seeking 90-day Non O visa which I will convert 1-year Non-Immigrant O Marriage Visa when I arrive in Thailand. I also need a 90-day Non O visa for my daughter who will then apply for Thai passport once in Thailand. Have I got this right? Thanks for any help.
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