@Anton ******

, on a Non-O marriage extension you don't need insurance. I just included it in my package to immigration because more is better. The listing I posted is an example of what I submitted, not necessarily what everyone else needs to submit.

And as an add-on to this comment, if your marriage extension isnt completed in the 30 days, you are not considered an overstay. I verified this with the immigration people that did the home visit just last Wednesday May 7th.

@Nongnuch *******

, I border hopped into Laos in November 2024 at Nakhon Phanom. They were still handing out TM.6 cards when I crossed back into Thailand.

The TM.7 is available online, you can download it and fill it out before you go to immigration. I just went through this at Khon Kaen Immigration, and this is what I submitted:

2 X Passport sized photos

2 X Completed TM.7 Extension Forms

2 X Copies of my passport information page

2 X Copies of the Non-O visa in my passport

2 X Copies of the TM.6 card in passport

2 X Copies of Bangkok Bank account certification.

2 X Copies of Bangkok Bank statement showing international deposits (6 month period).

2 X Copies of information and transactions pages from Bangkok Bank pass book

2 X Copies of Google map route from IO office to residence.

2 X Copies of Google map route from major intersection near residence to residence.

2 X Hand drawn maps from nearest intersection to residence.

2 X Copies of Thai Wife's ID card (front/back)

2 X Copies of original Thai marriage certificate (front/back).

2 X Copies of Kor Ror 2 (front/back)

2 X Copies of relevant pages from Thai Tabian Bahn (house book)

2 X Copies of Health Insurance from Bangkok Bank

2 X Copies of various pictures around the residence including my wife and I. One picture had the front of the house with house number visible.

The IO I dealt with told me to do a small transaction on my bank account the day I applied for the extension (B100 transferred in or out). For some reason this is something they like to see. Bring multiple copies of everything. Every immigration has slightly different rules, so I recommend checking with the office you will be dealing with. I overkilled on some things, but the IO took everything with a smile and I get my Marriage extension May 22nd.

@Robert ******

, if you have a 90-day non-O, you will stay on that for about 75 days depending once again on the immigration office you are dealing with. You will then bring a stack of paperwork for review, if accepted they will extend the 90-day for 30 more days to review your marriage. After 30 days, they will either extend the non-O for 11 months or they will deny the marriage extension and you'll need to leave the country. Every immigration office has different requirements and interprets the policies differently. Which immigration office are you dealing with?

@Robert ******

, it is possible depending on the immigration office you are dealing with. I just converted a 60-day exempt on a 30-day extension into a 90-day non-O that will be converted to a marriage extension in May.

@David *********

, my girlfriend (wife now) was denied a visa on her first application, and I was an embassy badge holder at the time (1996 or 1997). The next application, I brought supporting documents, signed statements, and a wedding invitation with her name on it for my sisters wedding. We were also travelling to the States for 2 weeks. The embassy gave her a 2 week visa, with my name stamped on it as accompanying her. If she gets a visa and returns to Thailand, subsequent visa will be incredibly easy.

@David *********

, bring everything you can. You might even write a statement explaining that you will accompany her to the United States, provide financial support while there, and ensure her return to Thailand.

Visas for Thais to visit the states are difficult to get. It's on her to prove she's not going immigrate to the US.

This is kind of true, in the old days if you were called to the dreaded "Window 11" with the Thai dragonlady your application was rejected and come get your passport back.

The interviewer will speak Thai. Your girlfriend needs to show a compelling reason for her return to Thailand. Does she own land? Have employment that she needs to return to? Have something that will show the interviewer she has a reason to exit the United States. Bring whatever supporting documents that she might have.