15 minutes ago, PaulBoing said:

Really appreciate the advice 🙏

https://aseannow.com/topic/1355517-visit-thai-family-60-day-extension/

Above is link that details 60 day extension that was mentioned earlier.

2 hours ago, Liquorice said:

The re-entry permit protects any period of stay already granted, so if the Non O was issued say 1st June, it would be valid to enter Thailand until 29th August.
If you entered 1st July, you would be granted permission of stay until 28th September.

If you departed 10th July, returning 20th July (with a re-entry permit) you would be granted permission of stay again until 28th September.

From your posted travel itinerary plan, personally I would apply for the Non O just before the proposed 10 day trip to Thailand (mid June) and enter VE in the month of June.

To apply for the 1 year extension, you must have a Thai bank account in your sole name, and the financial requirement of 400K THB must have been deposit for a minimum period of 2 months before you can submit the application. You have 90 days from the date of entry on a Non O to open a bank account and transfer said funds.

So the advice is to apply when I'm in my country of residence......... but it doesn't matter where am I when it's issued, I guess? The fact I'll be in Thailand when it's issued doesn't give any complications? I could open a Bank Account and deposit funds in my 10 day short visit (I assume).

Just now, PaulBoing said:

So the advice is to apply when I'm in my country of residence......... but it doesn't matter where am I when it's issued, I guess? The fact I'll be in Thailand when it's issued doesn't give any complications? I could open a Bank Account and deposit funds in my 10 day short visit (I assume).

Yes and No!

Yes apply whilst in your Country of residence.
It doesn't matter where you are when it's issued as it's sent via email, but you have to enter Thailand with it to obtain Non Immigrant status.

You stated your temporary Thailand trip was only 10 days, my intention was to use it when you were ready to fully move to Thailand.

No, you could not open a bank account during your short stay 10 day visit as your Immigration would be as a 'Tourist", if you entered VE.
You must have Non Immigrant status to open a Thai bank account as the first requirement.

6 hours ago, PaulBoing said:

Really appreciate the advice 🙏

https://aseannow.com/topic/1387149-kasikorn-bank-account/

The above link points out NEW requirement for opening an account with Kasikorn even if you have the Non O there are other requirements

I have just completed the application but did not submit and then deleted it.

You need to show a recent statement of ฿400,000 in a Thai Bank or the equivelant in a U.K Bank account.

No letter of invitation is asked for.

I entered I would be staying at our privately owned house and no proof was asked for, only the address.

On 2/13/2026 at 6:05 PM, PaulBoing said:

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply, SandyF. Just so that I'm clear - does this mean the application can be submitted online, and then I just collect it from the Embassy? That means I could apply whilst out of the UK and then follow up when I get to London?

My wife will be with me, so I guess that should make potential speed bumps smoother. I assume our marriage certificate, her land registry etc will not need to be translated into English?

Thanks again.

Paul

Sorry, been busy. Yes the application can only be done online and the e-visa will come by email.

Thai documents do not need translation. You just need to upload an answer to each of the questions asked.

I am soon to apply and would like to know if the Kor Ror 3 marriage certificate is all they need or do they also need the Kor Ror 2 ?

2 hours ago, mlkik said:

I am soon to apply and would like to know if the Kor Ror 3 marriage certificate is all they need or do they also need the Kor Ror 2 ?

Just the KR 3.

26 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

Just the KR 3.

Thank you.

KR.2 (คร.2) – Marriage Registration Certificate

ChatGPT tells me this?......

6 minutes ago, Pasak110 said:

KR.2 (คร.2) – Marriage Registration Certificate

ChatGPT tells me this?......

Well done. And did it mention if it was needed for a visa application in London?

1 minute ago, Upnotover said:

Well done. And did it mention if it was needed for a visa application in London?

Yes, I am about to submit my application and making sure all my ducks are in a row. I am using money in Thai Bank method too, as I do have UK Bank, but cannot provide the proof they want. A bit of side info, I am letting my retirement permission expire and starting again as I need to escape the Agent.....

2 hours ago, Pasak110 said:

Yes, I am about to submit my application and making sure all my ducks are in a row. I am using money in Thai Bank method too, as I do have UK Bank, but cannot provide the proof they want. A bit of side info, I am letting my retirement permission expire and starting again as I need to escape the Agent.....

It's the KR 3, marriage certificate you should upload, that's what they request, not the registration.

https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/84508-non-immigrant-visas

Non-Immigrant Type O (Visiting or staying with applicant's family resided in Thailand (more than 60 days) - single entry only)

• Proof of relationship to a family in Thailand, e.g. a copy of marriage certificate / birth certificate / certificate of adoption

35 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

It's the KR 3, marriage certificate you should upload, that's what they request, not the registration.

https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/84508-non-immigrant-visas

Non-Immigrant Type O (Visiting or staying with applicant's family resided in Thailand (more than 60 days) - single entry only)

• Proof of relationship to a family in Thailand, e.g. a copy of marriage certificate / birth certificate / certificate of adoption

So you are saying the KR3 is a certificate? I have my doubts on that. I understand London has accepted KR3's when submitted but it is KR2 that proves you are married. I will submit both as a combined pdf and see what happens.

38 minutes ago, Pasak110 said:

So you are saying the KR3 is a certificate? I have my doubts on that. I understand London has accepted KR3's when submitted but it is KR2 that proves you are married. I will submit both as a combined pdf and see what happens.

The KR 3 (flowery one) is the marriage certificate, the KR 2 is the marriage registration.
Just Google 'Thai Marriage certificate', plenty of images available.

2 hours ago, Liquorice said:

It's the KR 3, marriage certificate you should upload, that's what they request, not the registration.

https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/84508-non-immigrant-visas

Non-Immigrant Type O (Visiting or staying with applicant's family resided in Thailand (more than 60 days) - single entry only)

• Proof of relationship to a family in Thailand, e.g. a copy of marriage certificate / birth certificate / certificate of adoption

I have just received an email reply from the Thai Embassy in London.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for your email. Please refer to the visa requirements and conditions below.

Non-Immigrant Visa Type O to stay with family residing in Thailand (more than 60 days)

Validity: a single entry within 90 days from the date of issue

Length of stay: up to 90 days from the date of arrival

Eligible Applicants

This category of visa is issued to applicants who are spouses, parents, or children of Thai nationals and are currently residing in the UK/Ireland/UK Territories.

This category of visa is issued to applicants who are spouses, children (under 20), and parents (with special care requirements) of applicants working in Thailand.

Visa Conditions

In case of the dependant of applicants working in Thailand, the visa will be issued in accordance with the main applicant who is applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa Type B. If the main applicant was granted a Non-Immigrant Visa Type B for a single entry, the family members will be granted a Non-Immigrant Visa Type O for a single entry.

A visa extension can be applied for at the Office of Immigration Bureau. However, the extension of stay is subject to the discretion of an immigration officer. For more information, please visit https://www.immigration.go.th/.

If any visa holder breaches the entry conditions, the stay permit will be revoked, and he/she will be prohibited from entering Thailand in the future.

Required Documents

To stay with Thai family residing in Thailand (up to 90 days)

1. Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document

2. Photograph taken within the last six months

3. Document indicating current location

For non-UK or non-Irish nationals, proof of immigration status in the UK/Ireland is required. (Only shared code is not accepted.)

For UK or Irish nationals, a driving licence or utility bills must be provided.

4. Financial evidence showing monthly income of no less than 40,000 THB or having the current balance of 400,000 THB (e.g., bank statements or proof of earnings)

5. Personal details of a family in Thailand (e.g., ID card or Passport and the visa page or stay permit in Thailand)

6. Proof of relationship to a family in Thailand (e.g., A copy of marriage certificate / birth certificate / certificate of adoption)

7. Additional documents and/or an in-person interview may be requested if necessary.

So yes it is as you said the Kor Ror 3 Marriage certificate which you receive on the day of your marriage that is needed for an application.

The Kor Ror 3 is the Marriage registration and is not required .

1 hour ago, Pasak110 said:

So you are saying the KR3 is a certificate? I have my doubts on that. I understand London has accepted KR3's when submitted but it is KR2 that proves you are married. I will submit both as a combined pdf and see what happens.

The Kor Ror 3 is your Marriage certificate and is obviously the proof of marriage.

1 hour ago, mlkik said:

The Kor Ror 3 is the Marriage registration and is not required .

You obviously meant Kor Ror 2 there.

3 hours ago, Liquorice said:

You obviously meant Kor Ror 2 there.

Yes ! Lol ! The Kor Ror 2 is the Marriage registration and is not required .

5 hours ago, mlkik said:

I have just received an email reply from the Thai Embassy in London.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for your email. Please refer to the visa requirements and conditions below.

Non-Immigrant Visa Type O to stay with family residing in Thailand (more than 60 days)

Validity: a single entry within 90 days from the date of issue

Length of stay: up to 90 days from the date of arrival

Eligible Applicants

This category of visa is issued to applicants who are spouses, parents, or children of Thai nationals and are currently residing in the UK/Ireland/UK Territories.

This category of visa is issued to applicants who are spouses, children (under 20), and parents (with special care requirements) of applicants working in Thailand.

Visa Conditions

In case of the dependant of applicants working in Thailand, the visa will be issued in accordance with the main applicant who is applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa Type B. If the main applicant was granted a Non-Immigrant Visa Type B for a single entry, the family members will be granted a Non-Immigrant Visa Type O for a single entry.

A visa extension can be applied for at the Office of Immigration Bureau. However, the extension of stay is subject to the discretion of an immigration officer. For more information, please visit https://www.immigration.go.th/.

If any visa holder breaches the entry conditions, the stay permit will be revoked, and he/she will be prohibited from entering Thailand in the future.

Required Documents

To stay with Thai family residing in Thailand (up to 90 days)

1. Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document

2. Photograph taken within the last six months

3. Document indicating current location

For non-UK or non-Irish nationals, proof of immigration status in the UK/Ireland is required. (Only shared code is not accepted.)

For UK or Irish nationals, a driving licence or utility bills must be provided.

4. Financial evidence showing monthly income of no less than 40,000 THB or having the current balance of 400,000 THB (e.g., bank statements or proof of earnings)

5. Personal details of a family in Thailand (e.g., ID card or Passport and the visa page or stay permit in Thailand)

6. Proof of relationship to a family in Thailand (e.g., A copy of marriage certificate / birth certificate / certificate of adoption)

7. Additional documents and/or an in-person interview may be requested if necessary.

So yes it is as you said the Kor Ror 3 Marriage certificate which you receive on the day of your marriage that is needed for an application.

The Kor Ror 2 is the Marriage registration and is not required .