ATM

Hi BKK-Bangkapi

Thanks for your informative and very detailed information. I'll get cracking and advise here if I learn anything new or useful along the way.

Cheers

ATM

Hi Guys

Great board you guys run here; I am most impressed with the info and helpfulness.

My first post but have tried to read as much as I can on this topic.

I am an aussie married to a Thai girl. We got married here in Oz, so no Thai marriage certificate. I want to go and live in Thailand for a while but am too young to qualify for the retirement visa. Could somebody advise me on a few matters please:

1. Do I need a Thai Marriage certificate to qualify for the Non Immi "O" visa on the grounds of being married to thai woman?

2. If not, could I have the Aussie marriage certificate translated into Thai and apply in Oz for the Non Immi "O" visa, or should it be done in Thailand?

3. I am planning a short trip over in the next 2 months but my wife won't be acompanying me this time. Could I apply for this visa there without her or does one have to "show" the wife the first time you apply? (I understand she has to be there for subsequent renewals)

Cheers

ATM