Can i change the visa extemption to Non O based on marriage?

[deliric]

Hello, 

 

I am moving back to thailand with my Thai wife and daughters and i will get a Non O based on marriage which i will renew yearly.

 

The question is : can i change my visa extemption (60 days or soon to be 30 days) into NON o based on marriage at the Koh Samui immigration office? 

 

Also, can i extend the new 30 visa extemption in Thailand and after that change it to Non O ?

 

 

 

 

[DrJack54]

What you plan re visa exempt to Non O (marriage) is fine.

The process is outlined in threads such as this one.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1315828-visa-exempt-to-90-day-non-o-spouse-visa-conversion-in-thailand/

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1342849-tourist-visa-exempt-then-apply-for-non-o-based-on-marriage/

 

 

There are a couple of immigration offices that do not. 

Not sure if Samui is one of those.

Someone will advise with first hand experience.

Did you consider obtaining the Non O prior to entering Thailand via the e-Visa process.

2 hours ago, deliric said:

Also, can i extend the new 30 visa extemption in Thailand and after that change it to Non O ?

Yes that's not a problem. You could also consider 60 day extension "to visit wife". Same fee 1900b 

 

Assume that you have a Thai bank account in your name only. 

[BrandonJT]

While it may be possible, is there a reason you don't just get the non-O visa online through the e-visa system before you go to Thailand? It'll save you 2 trips to immigration and a lot of wasted time.