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You have to be resident in the Country from where you apply, but not necessarily have permanent residency. Conditions usually apply to certain nationals of certain Countries. If you're not from one of the listed Countries, then you can apply.

The link is to the Thai Embassy, Manilla. If you then click on the links provided at a) and b), it details (in a PDF) which nationalities require permanent residency status. If your nationality isn't listed, then you do not require PR to apply for an e-visa. a. Applicants from the following countries are required to hold a valid Philippine permanent resident visa before applying for an E-Visa. -- Please click here > Applicants from the following countries are required to hold a valid Philippine permanent resident visa before applying for an e-Visa with the Royal Thai Embassy, Manila: Afghanistan** Algeria Bangladesh Cameroon Central African Republic China Congo Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo Egypt Equatorial Guinea Ghana Guinea India Iran Iraq** Lebanon Liberia Libya Nepal Nigeria* North Korea** Pakistan Palestine Sao Tome and Principe Sierra Leone Somalia Sri Lanka Sudan Syria Yemen b. Applicants from the following countries who do not hold a valid Philippine permanent resident visa will be subject to approval with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which will take 4 weeks. -- Please click here > Applicants from the following countries who do not hold a valid Philippine permanent resident visa will be subject to approval with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which will take 4 weeks, if they wish to apply for an e-Visa with the Royal Thai Embassy, Manila: Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Chad Comoros Côte d'Ivoire Djibouti Eritrea Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Guinea-Bissau Kenya Lesotho Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Niger Rwanda Senegal Seychelles South Africa South Sudan Swaziland Tanzania Togo Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe

For Tourist Visa applicants, only certain nationalities require permanent residency status to apply. https://thaiembassymnl.ph/index.php/en/?option=com_content&view=article&id=118

With a Fixed Term Deposit account, the interest rates are higher than the Savings accounts, plus a debit card isn't issued for it. To withdraw funds, you have to physically go in the branch with the bankbook and your ID. It also prevents those 'accidental' withdrawals that take you under the financial requirements.

Your wife could also have other family members registered in her TB. Would Immigration also request their ID. The fact is if you're applying based on Thai spouse and have to show 400K deposited for 2 months in a Thai bank account, then the children are not part of the application and should not be part of the process.

Folks only report when they've had an issue, rarely are non issue reports posted.

@IvorBiggun2 hasn't applied based on Thai children > section 2.18 Clause 5 He applied under section 2.18 Clause 6 > Thai spouse but given them details of all the children, which wasn't actually required. Immigration will just repeat that process each year now.

Thais yes, foreigners no. You only need to declare the wife registered in the Tabien Baan (homeowner) if your extension is based purely on Thai spouse. By giving them all the family registered in the TB, I'm sure they've processed your application based on staying with Thai family.

@brewsterbudgen was present in the UK if you read his post. They will only post to a UK address.

You probably gave them a copy of every page of the Tabien Baan, which would include every Thai registered at that address, but not necessarily living there, so your IO assumed you were applying based on Thai family, rather than just Thai spouse. The financial requirements are the same. All you needed to supply is the front page detailing the address, then the first page with your wife's details as the 'householder'.

I'll be submitting my next extension based on Thai spouse next week. Changed from retirement to Thai spouse 8 years ago without any grief. Most encounters I've experienced with an issue with an extension application based on Thai spouse have been the fault of the applicant not submitting the correct documents.

Sounds as though your extension is being processed based on Thai family, rather than just Thai spouse. Who told them you had children in the first place?

I think you and your friend have confused each other. No such visa category has ever existed. Perhaps you meant the Non O visa, or the Non O-A visa. You just described the 'combination' method, part funds deposited in a Thai bank, and part monthly overseas transfers ................. which is only applicable for extension based on retirement. Extensions based on a Thai spouse have always been 'either' funds deposited in a Thai bank (400K) .......... OR............. evidence of monthly income, (40K) but never both. The only reason you'd have to visit your Immigration office every 90 days is to submit a 90 day report, which is merely a confirmation of your address and there is no requirement to submit proof of any financials. The British Embassy also would not have provided proof of his monthly pension. Your post is very confusing with details.

Thailand has just passed the Marriage Equality Act now recognising same-sex marriages as of Jan 23rd, 2025. Theoretically, the same conditions should apply for extensions based on a foreign female married to a Thai male, but as yet the waters haven't been tested.

There is no such visa. You originally had a Non Imm O visa based on Thai spouse and were given permission of stay for 90 days. You then extend that permission of stay for a further 365 days each and every year, a permit, not a visa. All part of the scams to put the fear of god in you, but off course for a fee they can sort it out for you. Absolutely correct advice from @DrJack54 I'll be submitting my 8th consecutive extension application based on Thai spouse next week. The financial requirement is 400K deposited in a Thai bank account for 2 months on the date of application, OR, 12 x 40K monthly overseas transfers. Using the 400K funds method, once the extension is approved you can withdraw and spend the 400K should you so desire. The official Immigration Order 327/2557 concerning the financial requirements can be downloaded from here; https://aseannow.com/topic/981135-laws-regulations-police-orders-etc/ List no. 12. Section 2.18 details the financial requirements for extensions based on Thai spouse/family.

Same old Liverpool then, nothing's changed!

To register a US marriage in Thailand, a certified copy of the marriage certificate needs to be authenticated by the US State Department and the Thai Embassy in the US. The authenticated certificate then needs to be officially translated into Thai and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). Finally, the documents are submitted to the local Amphur office for registration. Here's a more detailed breakdown: 1. Obtain a Certified Copy: Get a certified copy of your US marriage certificate from the issuing authority (e.g., the state or county where you were married). 2. Authentication: Have the certified copy authenticated by the US State Department and then by the Thai Embassy in the US. This process verifies the document's authenticity. (A certified notary can complete the above on your behalf) On entry to Thailand. 3. Thai Translation and Certification: Once authenticated, have the marriage certificate professionally translated into Thai and certified by the MoFA in Thailand. 4. Registration at Amphur Office: Submit the authenticated and translated marriage certificate to the local Amphur (district) office for registration. https://www.usnotarycenter.com/post/post172

Read posts above from @treetops and @Upnotover. The latter part of your above statement is probably your issue.

Not stopped breathing for 72 years, 3 months ................. and long may it continue.

There is absolutely nothing in Immigration orders that stipulate funds have to be in one single Thai bank account. You can make a complaint initially to the supervisor, then the commander of the office and if still not satisfied submit the complaint to the regional IO, then to the attention of the Director General in Bangkok.

Bangkok Bank are often criticised for having to give 5 days notice for a 1 year statement. However, one of the advantages of Bangkok Bank over other banks that is rarely mentioned is the fact you do not have to make a deposit to update a statement or passbook to the current date at the counter. I would have thought if you've lived here for 15 years, you'd be aware of that fact.

I'd assume the Non Imm O as the OP wouldn't have had time to obtain a criminal record check for the Non Imm 0-A since only posting the question yesterday.

https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/retirement-visa NON-IMMIGRANT VISA TYPE O Retirement (Single entry) Retirement (pensioner aged 50 or above with state pension who wishes to stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 days) Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document Photograph taken within the last six months - If the photograph does not reflect your current appearance, you may be refused to enter the Kingdom of Thailand. Document indicating current location - Applicant’s local utility bills (shows your name and address) e.g. electricity bill/ gas / mobile phone / rental agreement. Financial evidence showing monthly income of no less than 65,000 THB (£1,500) or having the current balance of 800,000 THB (£18,000), e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings - Applicant’s recent official UK/Ireland bank statement shows your name, address (Screenshots are not accepted). For monthly income of last 3 months no less than £1,500/ month.

Not unless you permanently reside there.

@mankindmatt5 What is your nationality?