The dreaded 12 month Marriage Extension - Samut Prakan

[isaanistical]

36 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

levity, ever heard of it?

 

You Australian? 

Just that if you are US, you might think "hyperbole" was a football match

[Yellowtail]

2 minutes ago, isaanistical said:

Just that if you are US, you might think "hyperbole" was a football match

So, you have heard of it. Clearly not Australian then, I apologize. 

[sambum]

On 6/14/2025 at 1:13 AM, BrandonJT said:

I can't answer all the questions, especially because each immigration office is different.  Every immigration office will accept an application for extension 30 days before your existing stamp expires, and some will accept it at 45 days.  So around 45 days early, go to the immigration office and ask them for their handout for a marriage extension, so you can get the exact requirements for your office, and you can find out if you can apply soon or have to wait until 30 days.

 

Agents don't work with marriage extensions because the local immigration offices cannot process them. They are all sent to regional HQ for approval.

Your daughter should not be a factor as you are not applying for an extension based on supporting a child.

If there is a visit, normally they would want both you and your spouse there. This is something they will plan ahead, it's not normally a surprise visit, as they want you both there and sometimes even a neighbor or two, or maybe juristic person if you're in a condo.

I believe you can get your marriage certificate from any amphur.

 

"Agents don't work with marriage extensions because the local immigration offices cannot process them. They are all sent to regional HQ for approval."

 

Thank you for that info - I often wondered why agents did not do extensions based on Marriage. 🙏

[Xonax]

47 minutes ago, proton said:

 

Been going to Samut Prakan office for 18 years, they have never asked for the bank letter the same day, including  when there last Monday. They have always accepted the bank letter dated the day before and once a few days before. 

Maybe their requirements got lost in translation. Maybe they only meant, that the bank book update should be from the same day. But then I would have to visit the bank twice.

[proton]

11 minutes ago, Xonax said:

Maybe their requirements got lost in translation. Maybe they only meant, that the bank book update should be from the same day. But then I would have to visit the bank twice.

 

They always want the bank book update same day, the letter not. 

[sandyf]

6 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

Were might one be that they would have to "trek" thousands of kilometers to an immigration office?

Assume you meant "Where", the "km" was nothing more than an emphasis on "metre".

The old Sri Ratcha location wasn't particularly easy for their part of the province, but the new one is a bit of awkward if things are not quite right.  Decided to go out of town into no mans land.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GH4NjP2s8rTUyXzn7

[KruAlastair]

I went to the Samut Prakan Immigration Office today and asked for a check list, they said they didn't have an English version.  I extracted the text and got it translated:

 

1. Application Fee

• 1,900 Baht per person

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• Immigration Division, Samut Prakan Province (Immigration Bureau 3)

• Tel: 02-395-0084, 095-095-1178

• Email: Samutprakarn.extension[at]gmail.com

• Two sets of all documents required. Originals must be shown.

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2–5. General Documents

2. Application form TM.7 with two 2-inch photos (taken within the last 6 months)

3. Copy of the foreigner's passport (every page with immigration stamps)

4. Acknowledgment form of the conditions of permission to stay (form STM.2)

5. Letter of acknowledgment of the prohibition on re-entry (form STM.9)

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6. Marriage Certificate

6.1 If married in Thailand:

• Must have both the Marriage Certificate (Kor.3) and Marriage Registration (Kor.2), with a current-year copy of Kor.2

6.2 If married abroad:

• The foreign marriage certificate must be certified by the embassy and the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Must also have the original and copy of Kor.22

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7. Thai Spouse Documents

• Copy of Thai wife’s ID card (must not be expired)

• Copy of house registration (Tabien Baan)

• If the name or surname has changed, bring the official name change documents along with the originals

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8. Child Documents (if applicable)

• Copy of child’s birth certificate

• Copy of child’s Thai ID (if any)

• Copy of child’s house registration

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9. Map and Photos

9. Map from the residence to Samut Prakan Immigration Office

10. Family photos (must be recent):

• 10.1 Photo of house front with visible house number and both spouses in the photo

• 10.2 Area around the house with both spouses in the photo

• 10.3 Bedroom with both spouses in the photo

• 10.4 Living room with both spouses in the photo

• 10.5 If you have children, they must be visible in the photos too

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11. If staying in a rented house or condo

• Rental agreement

• Copy of landlord’s ID card and house registration with certified true copies

• Form TM.30: Notification of residence for a foreigner (by landlord or property owner)

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12. If staying with relatives

11.1 Letter of consent from the homeowner allowing free stay
11.2 Copy of relative’s Thai ID card and house registration with certified true copies

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13. Husband’s Financial Documents (depending on the case)

13.1 Case: Monthly salary in Thailand (must be at least 40,000 Baht/month)

• Salary certificate from the company (showing position, salary, employment period)

• Company registration certificate (original, issued within 6 months)

• Shareholder list (Form BorJor.5) certified within 6 months (original)

• Tax filings: PND.1 and receipts (past 3 months), certified by Revenue Department

• Work permit copy

• Annual tax return (PND.90/91) and withholding tax certificate for the most recent year, with receipts and tax office certification

• Map of the company and company photos

13.2 Case: Savings in a Thai commercial bank

• Bank certificate confirming account balance (issued within 7 days of application)

• Copy of bank book showing at least 400,000 Baht held for the past 2 months (all pages), with the original

• Account balance must be updated to match the application date

13.3 Case: Pension income

• Must be at least 400,000 Baht per year

• Certificate from foreigner's embassy confirming pension, certified by Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Documents showing regular monthly pension payments

• Thai bank book showing pension transfers from abroad

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14. First-Time Application in Samut Prakan

• Must bring 1 Thai citizen as a witness, along with a copy of their Thai ID card

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Note:

• All foreign language documents (except English) must be translated into Thai or English

• Translations must be certified by the applicant’s embassy and the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs

 

My only question would be about the TM30.  Would an updated "Receipt of Notification" suffice? 

[KruAlastair]

20 minutes ago, KruAlastair said:

• Two sets of all documents required. Originals must be shown.

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Do you think that my landlord would want to give up his ID card and Tambien Baan at the IO.  Would signed copies suffice?

[Yellowtail]

2 minutes ago, KruAlastair said:

Do you think that my landlord would want to give up his ID card and Tambien Baan at the IO.

He might, 

2 minutes ago, KruAlastair said:

 

Would signed copies suffice?

They might, but it says: Copy of landlord’s ID card and house registration with certified true copies.

 

I would call and ask before I wasted a day going there. 

[Lapun]

As has been stated, nearly every IO has different requirements. I got a yearly extension 3 times, then had a 2 year break & applied last week in Cha Am. Interestingly they required an extra 4 new forms, a re-notification of address even though we'ved lived at the same place for 10 years plus some forms in Thai only which I believe give the Thai Police permission to fact check. This is in addtion to one of the new forms being STM.11 Consent Form for Fact Checking. the full list of requirements at Cha Am is below.

 

Note the following points for Cha Am:

> You can apply 30 days before your visa expires

> Bank letter & statements (B100 each) must be signed & stamped by the bank & no more than 7 days before the application date

> If the letter & statement are issued on the day of the application - all good. If not you may be asked to deposit money in the account & show the deposit slip as proof. Not the the total amounts must agree.

> Amphur Issued KR.2 (B20) must be no more than 7 days old.

> Additionally, Cha Am requires their own form called "Residential Certificate" which is quite different to TM.28 or TM.30

> They also require 6 photos of both spouses & will send out the Thai Immigration Police to take additional photos of both spouses plus a Thai Immigration Police Officer & one of your witnesses.

> A HAND-DRAWN Map - not a Google Map printout

> For a first application, 2 witnesses are required  with copies of their ID Card & House Book. For subsequent applications, only one witness is required & it is preferrable to use one of the two for the 1st application. I'm not sure as I was "documented out" but I think my two witnesses also had to sign the Thai Police form giving the police permission to fact check the witnesses.

 

Sorry if the images below are blurry - can't seem to get them any better.

 

 

[jojothai]

1 hour ago, KruAlastair said:

I went to the Samut Prakan Immigration Office today and asked for a check list, they said they didn't have an English version.  I extracted the text and got it translated:
 

There is now a form STM10 and STM11.
They are not listed on the requirements lists that I have from Chaeng Wattana and Hua Hin.
The lists are therefore not up to date.
The list posted by Lapun a few minutres ago has them included.

[DrJack54]

2 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

They might, but it says: Copy of landlord’s ID card and house registration with certified true copies.

Think this is just another "lost in translation" 

Certified for immigration can/is Signed copy of document in question. 

Be that a copy of id card or whatever.. 

[Liquorice]

 

4 hours ago, jojothai said:

There is now a form STM10 and STM11.
They are not listed on the requirements lists that I have from Chaeng Wattana and Hua Hin.
The lists are therefore not up to date.

There are now 4 forms to complete;

 

THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CRITERIA AND CONDITIONS FOR PERMIT OF TEMPORARY STAY IN THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/STM-2-FORM-2025.pdf

 

The Acknowledgement of penalties for visa overstay

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/STM-9-FORM-2025.pdf

 

Affidavit of Family Relationship to Thai National

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/STM-10-FORM-2025.pdf

 

Consent Form for Fact-Checking and Information Verification

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/STM-11-FORM-2025.pdf

 

 

[KruAlastair]

5 hours ago, KruAlastair said:

• Form TM.30: Notification of residence for a foreigner (by landlord or property owner)

Here they seem to be asking about a TM30.  Would an updated "Receipt of Notification" suffice from my currently filed TM30?

[Liquorice]

4 minutes ago, KruAlastair said:

Here they seem to be asking about a TM30.  Would an updated "Receipt of Notification" suffice from my currently filed TM30?

If you've already filed a TM30, then just a copy of the 'receipt of notification' is sufficient, which is usually stapled in the back of your passport.