1 hour ago, kiwikeith said:

can he enter on a 60 day get married straight away, don't forget marriage certificate in Thai, then get a thirty day extension and apply for non O

that gives him 2 months married and can apply for the visa after obtaining the thirty day extension.

 as had been pointed out, he can come in free stamp 60 day visa exempt, take the 30 day extension that entry affords, then take the 60 day visit thai family extension and he will not be pressed for time that way. 

That gives him plenty of time to get married, get the bank account open, get the funds in and wait until he's married 2 months to apply for the initial non o visa

16 hours ago, Tod Daniels said:

 as had been pointed out, he can come in free stamp 60 day visa exempt, take the 30 day extension that entry affords, then take the 60 day visit thai family extension and he will not be pressed for time that way. 

That gives him plenty of time to get married, get the bank account open, get the funds in and wait until he's married 2 months to apply for the initial non o visa

Good explanation 

35 minutes ago, kiwikeith said:

Good explanation 

It's correct that you can obtain the 30 day extension to a visa exempt or tourist visa entry AND also obtain the 60 day extension to visit Thai family. 

 

Here is cut/paste from ubonjoe post. 

 

"Chaeng Wattana immigration has issued the 60 day extension of a tourist visa and visa exempt entry after the 30 day extension of them were issued.. More than one report about it.

The 2 extensions are not the same category is the reason they will issue them. The 60 day extension is issued due to being married to a Thai or the parent of one. A 30 day extension is issued for touristic purposes and the 60 day extension is issued to visit a family member that is Thai" 

 

Caveat: There are exceptions. Reports of some immigration offices baulking at this.. 

Best to check with your immigration office. 

 

For anyone interested in requirements etc for 60 day extension this attached thread outlines those. 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1326180-about-60day-extension-of-stay-for-family/

 

Off topic blog add removed along with a reply 

In Bangkok IF he enters free stamp visa exempt he would get his 30 day extension AND the 60 day visit thai family extension done at the alternate Immigration office located at IT Square Plaza Laksi

They do ALL extensions related to visa exempt (the 30 days and the 60 days visit thai family) 

In fact it's a choice on the online appt system for that location 🙂 

Here's the 30 day extension choice at IT Square
 

 

Here's the 60 day visit thai family choice at IT Square 

Thanks again to everyone for the more detailed info and advice. I have a few more questions.

 

1. I will only have one original document of "affidavit of freedom to marry", but as far as I understand, it must to be submitted multiple times to different authorities:

• When registering a marriage at Amphur office
• When applying for an initial NON-O at the immigration office
• (Maybe somewhere else, like 1 year visa extension?)

Will they just check and return original affidavit to me? 
Otherwise, do I need to make additional copies and have them notarized in advance?

 

2. Similar question about a passport, since it needs to be translated in Thai, and then certified at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office.

 

Do I need to prepare a copy of my passport date page certified by my embassy, before contacting MFA?

1. As far as I can recall they will just take copies from you......not sure anyone has actually ever asked to look at the originals of anything.

 

2. I used an agent who did everything for me.......so not sure about the MFA thing.....but if you haven't done so already you also need to have your passport certified by your own embassy before they will even look at it.

5 hours ago, Banky Bee said:

Thanks again to everyone for the more detailed info and advice. I have a few more questions.

 

1. I will only have one original document of "affidavit of freedom to marry", but as far as I understand, it must to be submitted multiple times to different authorities:

• When registering a marriage at Amphur office
• When applying for an initial NON-O at the immigration office
• (Maybe somewhere else, like 1 year visa extension?)

Will they just check and return original affidavit to me? 
Otherwise, do I need to make additional copies and have them notarized in advance?

 

2. Similar question about a passport, since it needs to be translated in Thai, and then certified at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office.

 

Do I need to prepare a copy of my passport date page certified by my embassy, before contacting MFA?

It's a two part process;
1. Obtain an affidavit of freedom to marry from your Embassy and an Embassy certified copy of your passport ID page.

The Embassy will probably request;
Your Passport.

Proof of marital status > Single/Widowed/Divorced.

Intended spouses ID card.

The affidavit and copy of passport should then be translated to Thai and legalised by the MFA.
The MFA will affix vignettes to the documents, which legalises them for use in Thailand.

 

You take these to an Amphur to register your marriage.
Take copies, as the Amphoe will only accept the original documents.

 

2. The Amphoe will issue 2 marriage certificates (keep safe, can't be replaced) known as Kor Ror 3.
They will also issue a registration certificate of the marriage, known as a Kor Ror 2.

If your spouse takes your surname, they will also issue a 'name change' certificate.
 

For the Non O application, supply copies of the KR2 and KR3 and name change certificate (if applicable).
Take originals for show only if requested.

For extensions of stay, a copy of KR 3, name change certificate (if applicable) and updated KR 2, available from any Amphoe for 20 BHT.

4 hours ago, Liquorice said:

It's a two part process;
1. Obtain an affidavit of freedom to marry from your Embassy and an Embassy certified copy of your passport ID page.

The Embassy will probably request;
Your Passport.

Proof of marital status > Single/Widowed/Divorced.

Intended spouses ID card.

The affidavit and copy of passport should then be translated to Thai and legalised by the MFA.
The MFA will affix vignettes to the documents, which legalises them for use in Thailand.

 

You take these to an Amphur to register your marriage.
Take copies, as the Amphoe will only accept the original documents.

 

2. The Amphoe will issue 2 marriage certificates (keep safe, can't be replaced) known as Kor Ror 3.
They will also issue a registration certificate of the marriage, known as a Kor Ror 2.

If your spouse takes your surname, they will also issue a 'name change' certificate.
 

For the Non O application, supply copies of the KR2 and KR3 and name change certificate (if applicable).
Take originals for show only if requested.

For extensions of stay, a copy of KR 3, name change certificate (if applicable) and updated KR 2, available from any Amphoe for 20 BHT.

 

Thank you for such a detailed explanation. Now I better understand the procedure.

My comments are 

i had an Non O spouse visa from Thai embassy Singapore. 
I was 49 at the time 

 

I got it renewed (or extended) 2 more times and to be honest the amount of paperwork and other related items , for example they told me to wait at our house and someone will show up sometime soon. They just showed up, no call prior. multiple photos of me/wife and Immigration officer in various rooms at the house. 
 

I absolutely hated that part. Made me feel totally inferior, and at their mercy. 
 

 

I decided to get the NON O retirement visa. Far more easier than marriage route. 
 

if you’re 50 or over get one of those. 

29 minutes ago, bolt said:

I got it renewed (or extended) 2 more times and to be honest the amount of paperwork and other related items ,

You extended your permission of stay, a permit, not a visa.
There is little extra paperwork to apply based On Thai spouse than retirement.

 

30 minutes ago, bolt said:

for example they told me to wait at our house and someone will show up sometime soon. They just showed up, no call prior. multiple photos of me/wife and Immigration officer in various rooms at the house. 

You should have made the point it's by appointment only.

 

33 minutes ago, bolt said:

I decided to get the NON O retirement visa.

You decided to extend your permission oof stay based on retirement.

46 minutes ago, bolt said:

I absolutely hated that part. Made me feel totally inferior, and at their mercy. 

Totally understand. 

Some folks have no issue with immigration home visit l and even unbelievable accounts of checking inside the house. 

 

For some (myself included) it would be a deal breaker. 

Personally not married however would be doing extensions based on retirement if extension marriage involved home visit. 

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

For some (myself included) it would be a deal breaker. 

Personally not married however would be doing extensions based on retirement if extension marriage involved home visit. 

Immigration have also been known to do house visits for extensions based on retirement.
You have little choice if they state they want to do a home visit.

I've had one in 13 years, it wasn't intrusive and took 10 minutes.

11 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

I've had one in 13 years, it wasn't intrusive and took 10 minutes.

How lovely for you. 

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

How lovely for you. 

Yeah, exceptional, against all these exaggerated reports of a visit feeling like a raid.

5 hours ago, bolt said:

for example they told me to wait at our house and someone will show up sometime soon. They just showed up, no call prior. multiple photos of me/wife and Immigration officer in various rooms at the house. 

 

If they come unexpectedly without a pre-arranged date, then I wonder, what will happen if my wife is absent (at work) during the house visit?

 

And can I ask officer to schedule the visit for a specific day?

 

Maybe someone here had such experience specifically in Bangkok.

2 hours ago, Banky Bee said:

If they come unexpectedly without a pre-arranged date, then I wonder, what will happen if my wife is absent (at work) during the house visit?

 

And can I ask officer to schedule the visit for a specific day?

My wife runs her own business.
When they first mentioned a home visit, we informed them it would have to be by appointment.
They rang a couple of days later to inform they were on the way.
I informed them my wife was at work, and they needed to give notice, so we arranged a mutually agreeable time and date.

We were also required to have two witnesses present.

 

On arrival, the two officers were friendly and polite.
They took 4 photographs outside the house and left 10 minutes later.

2 hours ago, Banky Bee said:

 

If they come unexpectedly without a pre-arranged date, then I wonder, what will happen if my wife is absent (at work) during the house visit?

 

And can I ask officer to schedule the visit for a specific day?

 

Maybe someone here had such experience specifically in Bangkok.

 

We had a visit March?......Just rolled up, asked a few questions.

 

Offered him a meal and drink in our restaurant, which he declined......and was on his way.

3 hours ago, Banky Bee said:

And can I ask officer to schedule the visit for a specific day?

Maybe someone here had such experience specifically in Bangkok.

Despite some nonsense posts you cannot specify particular day. 

 

Since you deal with CW it's possible that you will not even have home visit. 

 

Some provinces do home visit for first time only and some do visit every year. 

Some require pictures inside and to enter home and some do not. 

Some wish to "interview witnesses" Some do not. 

 

Finally some find home visit a zero intrusion for some its a deal breaker. 

Pretty much irrelevant. 

I was actually visiting Hua Hin on a golf trip, and my wife called me to come home, they’re coming tomorrow morning she said.

 

I told her “NOPE”

 

i called an agent and the agent arranged a date later in the week, and it was all resolved with an envelope.

 

horrible experience, but of course they are higher than my wife and I.

 

the following the year, i told my agent to get a 50+ and she said “you can’t do that”

 

but i did and it was sorted.

On 10/13/2025 at 8:45 AM, Liquorice said:

Yeah, exceptional, against all these exaggerated reports of a visit feeling like a raid.

It did feel like a raid, especially when they wanted a picture of my wife & I next to our bed, including the immigration officer, and then the kitchen, living room and house number outside

 

who wants that as proof of marriage / residence, total nonsense.

34 minutes ago, bolt said:

who wants that as proof of marriage / residence, total nonsense

Unfortunately  that is what they want...I never had the immigration officer wanting to photograph themself in the bedroom  but I believe they are entitled to ask for any extra evidence they deem necessary..yes quite unsavoury but there you go..do you want your yearly extension or not ???

 

You could maybe switch to retirement visa if you are 50+   more money but less paperwork.

 

 

4 hours ago, bolt said:

It did feel like a raid, especially when they wanted a picture of my wife & I next to our bed, including the immigration officer, and then the kitchen, living room and house number outside

 

who wants that as proof of marriage / residence, total nonsense.

What photos did you supply with your application?

51 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

What photos did you supply with your application?

What is your point. Some folk have had pics taken inside their home by immigration request. 

You have not. Yippee. 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Liquorice said:

What photos did you supply with your application?

Trolling nonsense. The guy posted his first hand experience. 

Attempt to disprove sad. 

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

What is your point. Some folk have had pics taken inside their home by immigration request. 

You have not. Yippee. 

 

 

 

Nowhere has 'bolt' posted what documents or photos he supplied for that extension.
It could be Immigration were being helpful by taking required photos to attach to his application.

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Trolling nonsense. The guy posted his first hand experience. 

Attempt to disprove sad. 

The question wasn't put to you, so why do you continually answer on behalf of members and have the last word.

On 10/14/2025 at 3:53 PM, Liquorice said:

What photos did you supply with your application?

I submitted the photos i was told to prepare.

 

and then they came and took identical photos, the only difference was the immigration officer was added.

 

that then made it official 😃

On 10/12/2025 at 6:03 AM, Liquorice said:

It's a two part process;
1. Obtain an affidavit of freedom to marry from your Embassy and an Embassy certified copy of your passport ID page.

The Embassy will probably request;
Your Passport.

Proof of marital status > Single/Widowed/Divorced.

Intended spouses ID card.

The affidavit and copy of passport should then be translated to Thai and legalised by the MFA.
The MFA will affix vignettes to the documents, which legalises them for use in Thailand.

 

You take these to an Amphur to register your marriage.
Take copies, as the Amphoe will only accept the original documents.

 

2. The Amphoe will issue 2 marriage certificates (keep safe, can't be replaced) known as Kor Ror 3.
They will also issue a registration certificate of the marriage, known as a Kor Ror 2.

If your spouse takes your surname, they will also issue a 'name change' certificate.
 

For the Non O application, supply copies of the KR2 and KR3 and name change certificate (if applicable).
Take originals for show only if requested.

For extensions of stay, a copy of KR 3, name change certificate (if applicable) and updated KR 2, available from any Amphoe for 20 BHT.

Is the Embassy certified copy of your passport ID page obtain from the embassy or a certified translator in Thailand?   Sorry, I'm researching how to apply for my marriage visa and information is not consistent online. Learning something new daily lol

 

Thank you

1 hour ago, MikeB1 said:

Is the Embassy certified copy of your passport ID page obtain from the embassy or a certified translator in Thailand?   Sorry, I'm researching how to apply for my marriage visa and information is not consistent online. Learning something new daily lol

 

Thank you

The Embassy take a copy of your passport and certify it as an authentic copy of the original.
The translator just translates it and certifies their translation.
The MFA then affix an apostille to the original and translations, which legalises the documents for use in Thailand.

You take these to an Amphoe to register your marriage.

 

I take it you're searching how to get married first, with the intention of then applying for a Non Imm O visa based on Thai spouse?
If you state your nationality, it would assist in giving advice.