I got my 90 day evisa and was not required to have a return flight. Again this could be the type of visa you are applying for and embassy rules

Sounds like a bad idea if he wants to marry her just to stay longer. But the short answer is yes. Up to 90 days then 1 year with thai bank account that has 0 baht in it.

@Valerie *****

there is no 1 year tourist visa. At most you get 60 to 90 days and then you have to border run.

@Steve *********

good thing I gave good info then lol

@Steve *********

do you want to see my thai wife? My family and know I live in Nonthaburi? I'm a software engineer with the ability to work anywhere I want. I have residents in USA. Currently in the process of staying in Thailand long term this May. So yes my words are from recent experiences and dealing with the Thai Embassy and Banks.

So tell me are you smoking something? Or does your age just make you grumpy and rude?

@Steve *********

yes I do...

@Jordan ******

if you are doing it by yourself; a tourist visa will not work 90% of the time, at not least in Bangkok. The laws have changed last year around June. You now need a Non-O visa or property(condo), to open a bank account.

Very hard especially in Bangkok to nearly impossible. The Banks want you to be on a Non O visa to open Bank Account

@Cary *****

right now marrying in Thailand is better than marrying the United States. The fiance visa has longer total time than a marriage visa via another country marriage. Not to mention she will not be able to work or leave the USA during adjustment status. Either way you are looking at 1 year to 1.5+ total time.

The marriage visa however will give them a 2 year visa or 10 year with work permit depending on how long you guys have been married

@Steve *********

yea guess I'll do transfer like that from states. Wise made it so simple and fast.