2026 Guide: Thai Marriage Visa Extension (Non-O)

I successfully received my marriage-based visa extension today! However, my first attempt earlier this month was rejected because I was missing a specific document: a Police Clearance Certificate. To save everyone else from wasting a trip to Chaeng Watthana, I’m sharing the exact requirements and the lesson I learned the hard way. If your nationality requires a police report, please note that you need to start the process at least 45 days in advance.

Location: Immigration Bureau, Chaeng Watthana, Bangkok

1. Documents for the Applicant (Foreign Spouse)

* Passport: Photocopies of every page (ensure they are signed).

* Photos: Two (2) 4x6 cm recent photos.

* Reporting Forms: Copies of TM.30 (Notification of Residence) and TM.47 (90-Day Reporting).

* TM.6: Departure card (if you still have one from a previous entry).

* Required Immigration Forms:

* TM.7: Application for Extension of Temporary Stay.

* STM.2: Acknowledgement of Terms and Conditions for Permit of Stay.

* STM.11: Consent Form for Fact-Checking and Information Verification.

* Overstay Form: Acknowledgement of Penalties for Visa Overstay.

* Financial Proof (Bank Documents):

* Bank Book: Copies of the front page and the most recent transaction page.

* Bank Letter: A formal certificate of balance issued on the day of application.

* Bank Statement: 4 to 6 months of transaction history, issued on the day of application.

* Police Clearance Certificate: > Note: This is required for specific nationalities (primarily from certain African and South Asian countries).

> * Process: You must visit Immigration at least 45 days before expiry to request a referral letter for the police.

> * Processing Time: The police report typically takes 5–7 business days to issue.

2. Documents for the Thai Spouse

* Thai ID Card: Signed photocopy.

* House Registration (Tabian Baan): Copy of the page showing the spouse's name.

* STM.10 Form: Affidavit of Family Relationship to a Thai National.

3. Marriage & Housing Documents

* Marriage Certificate: Signed photocopy.

* Kor Ror 2: An updated certified copy from the local district office (Amphoe). (Note: Laksi District Office opens at 8:00 AM).

* Residence Proof: * Copy of the Lease Agreement (if renting).

* Copy of the Owner’s ID Card and House Registration (Tabian Baan).

* Copy of the Title Deed (Chanote) of the property.

* Hand-drawn map showing the route to your residence.

4. Required Photos

Provide 10 different photos of the couple. They must be current and different from previous years:

* Outdoor: In front of the house/building with the house number clearly visible.

* Indoor: Showing the couple together in the bedroom, living room, and dining area.

* Social: Photos of the couple attending events or out together.

5. Fees & Reminders

* Extension Fee: 1,900 THB.

* Originals: You must bring all original documents (Passport, Bank Book, Marriage Certificate, etc.) for verification.

TO EXTEND A NON-O VISA FOR A YEAR WHAT ARE THE STEPS?

Sorry if a stupid question guys i am currently in the under consideration period of my first non o extension. We have just moved house if I do a new tm30 will it mess with my application?

Am I correct to assume when applying for an extension on a non o (marriage based) I need to bring the map and family photos at that time?

I need urgent advice here : this is my 3rd day in Bangkok, my realtor agent promised to take care of my biz ; but as soon as I realized that he tried to rush me into an expensive rental contract, I decided to pull out. I need to take care of the following steps : 🙏🙏

1) where may I report my hotel address ?

can I rely on my hotel to do this for me ?

2) how and where may I extend my Non-O (3-month) visa into an annual visa, so that my visa will be good for a year and I can renew it a year later ?

what is the official name of this type of visa ?

3) what banks do you recommend to open an account with ?

4) please recommend a trustworth realtor agent you have dealt with before for a rental.

(prefer a single room with co-work space、gym、pool、sauna and/or steaming room、within 10-minute walk from subway station, budget 14k-17k baht)

Thank you very much for your sharing ! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Hello!

I have married a Thai woman in Sweden.

Going to visit her in Thailand in January on a non-e spouse visa. When extending the visa to one year, our marriage must be registered locally at her nearest Amphur in order for me to get the one year extension.?

hello everyone, i am currently on a 1 year non-o visa, expires on end of october. My husband is considering to change company for his work permit and visa. the entire process will take about 4 or 5 months. In this case, can I extend our visas to cover this duration? or we have no choice but to renew when our current visa expires? thank you for your advices!

Question, I’m currently in the US for 3 or 4 months, my Non O extension expires Mar of 26, I’m reading that renewal of extension requires a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining, my passport expires in July 26 which is short of 6 months. My concern is if I renew while in US that with new passport # I will not be able to make deposits to my Thai bank account.

Sorry if this question has been asked previously.

Is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card required when doing the 180 day renewal in the Jomtien Immigration Office? My research shows this is not a requirement but keen for confirmation from you all.

R.

Hi all,

A shock to the system combined with a degree of ignorance.

My initial 12 month Non - O extension of stay (based on being over 50) expires in the first week of July and I intended to apply for a further 12 month extension based on the monthly income method of 12 consecutive months of international transfers (minimum 65,000 baht each month).

The issue is as follows:-

My Kbank branch informed me that my monthly deposits have been transferred from my Australian Credit Union to the Bank of America in Bangkok and therefore the transfer from them to my Kasikorn Bank account is not deemed to be an international transfer. The statements refer them to be automatic transfers (I was aware of that but still thought they counted as an international transfer).

Has anyone had similar issues and is there a way around it. I am meeting with a visa agent here in Chiang Mai on Monday.

Regards!

Graham