Thai Marriage Visa: A Path to Long-Term Stay

Considering Marriage in Thailand?

Foreigners legally married to Thai nationals can apply for a Non-Immigrant O Visa (Marriage Visa) for long-term residence.

Two Application Options:

1. Apply at a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate in your home country (single/multiple entry, 90 days).

2. Apply within Thailand at an Immigration Office (e.g., Chaeng Wattana, Bangkok) if eligible for Visa on Arrival or exempt entry.

Simplified Process for Eligible Spouses

For qualifying passport holders, obtaining a Marriage Visa in Thailand is considered one of the more straightforward visa options.

Considering a Thai Marriage Visa?

We recommend initiating the application process promptly, especially if you entered Thailand on a tourist visa or exempt stamp.

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The requirement for applying for a Non-Immigrant O Visa at Bangkok Immigration

If we assume that your current visa is a Tourist Visa instead of another form of Non-Immigrant visa, the first process is to file a TM. 86 Form, which is the application to convert to a Non-Immigrant O Visa. If you have an exempt stamp, you will need to complete a TM. 87 Form to obtain your Non-Immigrant O Visa (Thai Wife). In addition to the application form, when applying for a Thai Spouse Visa you will also need to submit the following:

• Your passport with a minimum of six months remaining and two free pages available

• Three passport-sized photos which must be professionally taken against a white background. You should not smile in the pictures, wear a shirt with a collar and remove glasses or any headgear

• Photocopies of your passport including the personal information page, the latest entry stamp, your existing visa (not applicable if you have a Visa on Arrival exempt stamp), details of any extensions and your TM. 6 – also known as your Departure Card

• A copy of your wife’s Thai ID Card

• A copy of your wife’s house registration, known as the Tabian Baan

• If you were married in Thailand, you will need your original Thai Marriage Certificate (Kor Ror. 2 and Kor Ror. 3) along with a copy. You will also need to provide a copy of your Affirmation of Freedom to Marry certificate, which your Embassy will have issued prior to your marriage

• If you were married outside of the Kingdom, you will need to lodge a Family Status Registration (Kor Ror. 22) and provide a copy of the marriage certificate or marriage registration from overseas

• If you were married overseas, the marriage must be legalised by the Embassy in Bangkok. For example, if you were married in the UK, the British Embassy would need to legalise the marriage. A copy of these documents along with a certified translation verified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand will be required

• Proof that the applicant has a monthly income of at least THB40,000 per month

• Not less than THB400,000 held in a Thai savings or fixed deposit account bank for a defined period (subject to change) as proven by a recently updated bank book and a supporting letter from the bank confirming that the balance is correct. The account must be solely in the name of the applicant as joint accounts will NOT be accepted

• Six photos of the husband and wife together inside and outside their home, including one clearly showing the house or unit number

• Proof of address, including a map of the location, will also be required as well as:

• If you are the registered homeowner, a copy of the ownership documents (Chanot)

• If you are renting the property, you will need a copy of the signed rental agreement, a copy of the landlord’s house registration, a copy of the landlords Thai ID card or if a foreigner, their passport

• The applicant and his Thai spouse must attend the immigration department in person

• The applicant will also need to sign each copy as self-attestation/certify

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Thai Marriage Visa: Extensions & Reporting

Multiple Entry Visa:

• Valid for one year.

• Requires 90-Day Reporting (in-person, representative, online, or mail).

Border Runs (Some Cases):

• Alternative to 90-Day Reporting for Multiple Entry visas.

• Every 90 days, exit and re-enter Thailand to maintain visa status (border runs common to neighboring countries).

Annual Renewal:

• Required for continuous residence.

• Process similar to initial application.

• Consult a visa professional for updates closer to renewal date.