Whilst I am fully aware of Thai Immigration requirements for a marriage extension I would be interested to hear of any experiences with Buriram. I mean the main office not the football stadium office.

After years of retirement extensions I needed to let my last one lapse because I am never in the country in the month leading up to expiry.

Having got married last December I took the opportunity to enter in July on a Non-Imm 'O' single entry visa based on marriage.

I intend to visit Immigration later this month/early next month and would like to have my paperwork as kosher as possible.

This is one where @IvorBiggun2 may have personal experience.

Edited August 7Aug 7 by hotandsticky

OP... @Liquorice while not Buriram is very across marriage extensions.

21 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

OP... @Liquorice while not Buriram is very across marriage extensions.

To a lesser degree, so am I 😉

I can present a perfect marriage extension application.......................my concern is that I cannot be certain that it would be perfect for an IO in Buriram (or Khon Kaen where I believe final approval is granted).

Usually the bad experiences/complaints involve people with long drives to Imm. Office.

Simply visit the nearest Imm. Office and ask for guidance as to what they want. As you know?

• Bank statement 2 months or 3.

• Size and number of photos.

• Map (hand drawn) of where you live. Locate you house on Google Maps put a piece of paper on the screen and trace to nearest landmark or business/restaurant etc.

• Copy of wedding cert. from Amphur office.

• and whatever else they want.

Yes it involves and extra visit but at least it will all be clear.

11 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

I can present a perfect marriage extension application......

In that case you have nothing to ask.

There is nothing magical about Buriram.

If Buriram imm accept the application then it won't be rejected further up the food chain

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

In that case you have nothing to ask.

There is nothing magical about Buriram.

If Buriram imm accept the application then it won't be rejected further up the food chain

You misquoted me (which is against forum rules to cut down posted text)

I said "I can present a perfect marriage extension application.......................my concern is that I cannot be certain that it would be perfect for an IO in Buriram"

So, it is not necessarily quite that straightforward.

I have previously used both Jomtien and both Buriram offices. I will not use the football ground office for reasons of corruption.

I have only used the main office for retirement extensions.

Things do get changed up the line ... a friend was told that he did not need a family picture that included his daughter (quite topical) ..... Khon Kaen came back and said they wanted one. I don't have kids but it would be useful to know about idiosyncrasies of a similar nature.

Technical knowledge isn't everything.

Edited August 7Aug 7 by hotandsticky

7 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Usually the bad experiences/complaints involve people with long drives to Imm. Office.

Simply visit the nearest Imm. Office and ask for guidance as to what they want. As you know?

• Bank statement 2 months or 3.

• Size and number of photos.

• Map (hand drawn) of where you live. Locate you house on Google Maps put a piece of paper on the screen and trace to nearest landmark or business/restaurant etc.

• Copy of wedding cert. from Amphur office.

• and whatever else they want.

Yes it involves and extra visit but at least it will all be clear.

Thank you. Yes, it is a 2.5 hour round trip ++

I should have asked when I submitted a TM30 shortly after returning to Thailand., but the office was busy and I needed a pee.

It may be sensible to get Mrs Hot and Sticky to call them to ask ...."and whatever else they want."

1 minute ago, hotandsticky said:

Thank you. Yes, it is a 2.5 hour round trip ++

I should have asked when I submitted a TM30 shortly after returning to Thailand., but the office was busy and I needed a pee.

It may be sensible to get Mrs Hot and Sticky to call them to ask ...."and whatever else they want."

Make sure you use blue ink for filling in all forms......check if they are doing the "community affirmation certificate".....miss that and it will mean another trip.

7 minutes ago, MIke B Bad said:

Make sure you use blue ink for filling in all forms......check if they are doing the "community affirmation certificate".....miss that and it will mean another trip.

Thank you.....I am not familiar with community affirmation certificate.................can you say more please.

Just now, hotandsticky said:

Thank you.....I am not familiar with community affirmation certificate.................can you say more please.

They caught me......you might not need it, so check first.

You have to get a neighbour to testify that you are who you are, you are married and you live where you live.......you will need a signed photocopy of their ID.

It is best to use the head of the village...carries more weight.

If they get pissy they can demand you do all this at the amphur.........we didn't have to, just got the head of the village to do it.

You need to be careful re: photos.......they keeping shifting the requirements. Ours were rejected because in one photo the ends of the house had be cropped out of the shot.

7 minutes ago, MIke B Bad said:

They caught me......you might not need it, so check first.

You have to get a neighbour to testify that you are who you are, you are married and you live where you live.......you will need a signed photocopy of their ID.

It is best to use the head of the village...carries more weight.

If they get pissy they can demand you do all this at the amphur.........we didn't have to, just got the head of the village to do it.

You need to be careful re: photos.......they keeping shifting the requirements. Ours were rejected because in one photo the ends of the house had be cropped out of the shot.

Ah yes.....that is on my small list of questions.

I do remember now - that was another 'extra' that a friend was asked for from Khon Kaen.

We need to ask the PYB to get involved with my application fora Yellow Book so can address that as well - thank you.

13 minutes ago, MIke B Bad said:

They caught me......you might not need it, so check first.

You have to get a neighbour to testify that you are who you are, you are married and you live where you live.......you will need a signed photocopy of their ID.

It is best to use the head of the village...carries more weight.

If they get pissy they can demand you do all this at the amphur.........we didn't have to, just got the head of the village to do it.

You need to be careful re: photos.......they keeping shifting the requirements. Ours were rejected because in one photo the ends of the house had be cropped out of the shot.

Sorry.....another query re photos.

There is nothing to identify our house, in terms of numbering, or having a neighbour, we live in the middle of 23 rai of rice fields.

Immigration have actually been here because they made a home visit even though I was on a retirement extension.........not that that counts for anything.

1 hour ago, hotandsticky said:

I can present a perfect marriage extension application.......................my concern is that I cannot be certain that it would be perfect for an IO in Buriram (or Khon Kaen where I believe final approval is granted).

If it's accepted by Buriram, then it will be approved by KK.

If Buriram reject it, then it wasn't perfect.

Edited August 7Aug 7 by Liquorice

1 hour ago, hotandsticky said:

We need to ask the PYB to get involved with my application fora Yellow Book so can address that as well - thank you.

Applying for Yellow book is nothing to do with Immigration.

The PYB will know as much about the procedure, as he does about quantum physics.

Open a new topic on the matter.

Edited August 7Aug 7 by Liquorice

This is a comprehensive list for documents required for an extension based on Thai spouse.

Extension of Stay based on Thai Family/Spouse.

For the very first application of a 1 year extension of stay based on Thai family/spouse, you must have been granted a Non Immigrant O type Visa.

Applications for an extension of stay based on Thai family/spouse must be approved by the regional Immigration office, therefore you should supply two matching sets of the documents listed below.

Documents for an Extension of Stay Permit based on Marriage.

The following forms should be completed.

1. Form TM 7. Application for extension of temporary stay in the Kingdom.

2. Form STM 2. Acknowledgement of Criteria and Conditions for a temporary stay in the Kingdom.
3. Form STM 9. Acknowledgement of penalties for visa overstay.
4. Form STM 11. Consent form for fact checking and information verification approval for visa or change of visa type or extension of temporary stay in the Kingdom.

5. Form STM10. Affidavit of Family Relationship to a Thai National (requires witness signature, and a signed copy of their Tabien Baan and ID card)).

(Two page forms must be printed on both sides of a single A4 sheet).

Documents can be downloaded from here; https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/downloads_en/

6. Your passport

7. Copies of all pages of your passport with Thai stamps, including the bio data page

8. 2 x Passport photo's 4×6 cm.

9. Copy of TM30 receipt

10. Map pinpointing and detailing address
11. Copy of marriage certificate.

12. Updated Kor Ror 2, or Kor Ror 22.
13. 4-6 photos taken together around and in the house.

14. Proof of Address. (one of below 3 options)

Condo owners;

• Blue Tabien Baan (foreigners name will not appear in the book)

• Title Deeds (Chanote)

• Yellow Tabien Baan (if you possess one)

Rented.

• Copy of signed owners/landlords Tabien Baan

• Copy of signed owners/landlords ID card

• Rental agreement

• If the owner/landlord is registered at a different address in another Tabien Baan, then a copy of that Tabien Baan + copy of Chanote for your address may be requested.

Privately owned

• Copy of signed Wife's/Owners Tabien Baan

• Copy of signed Wife's/Owners ID card

11. Proof of Finances; **

• If using the Funds, or Income method, update Passbook + copies of all relevant pages and obtain statements to cover the relevant period (2 months.)
  
  ** The financial requirements are either;

1. FUNDS: 400K THB deposited in a Thai bank account in your sole name for 2 months prior to the date of submitting the application + bank letter, OR

2. INCOME: Thai bank statements/passbook showing monthly overseas transfers of 40,000 baht minimum per month for the previous 12 months, + bank letter, OR
3. INCOME: Proof of Income letter from your Embassy/Consulate. (If available) If using either FUNDS (1) or INCOME (2) in a Thai bank account, then a bank letter addressed to the Immigration Commissioner confirming: Account name, number, and balance issued by the bank is required. The balance on the letter should match the balance in the Passbook/Statement.

2 identical sets of copies of the above documents are required for extensions based on Thai family/spouse.

Additional Notes.

Both the applicant and wife must attend the application.

Copies of documents, pages, or photos should be printed singularly on 1 A4 sheet.

If rented, Copies of house owners Tabien Baan & ID card should be signed by the holder and include their telephone number.

For the first extension application, Immigration may arrange a home visit where two Thai witnesses must also be present.

Your application must be approved at regional level. (Under 30 day consideration) requiring a return visit to obtain your extension stamp once approved.

An updated Khor Ror 2/22 (marriage registration) will be required each year. Available from your local Amphoe on request. (20 baht)

Photos; At least 4.
1 clearly displaying the house number.
1 encompassing the full width of the house

1 in the lounge

1 in the Dining area

1 on the patio

1 in the bedroom

Statements/Passbooks and bank letter must be dated the same day as the application.

Certain Immigration offices may allow them to be a few days old.

Embassy Income letters are valid for 6 months.

Mark the location of your address on Google maps with the pin facility, then print it off. Manually write your address in a blank space in English and Thai if possible.

Some offices may require a hand drawn map. Personally I always add the latitude and longitude.

Do not pre sign documents. Immigration will stamp each document asking you to sign within the stamp.

If using the monthly income method, transfers should be made around the same time each month. Irregular transfers may be refused as unacceptable. I recommend you highlight the monthly transfers as the Immigration officers are less than familiar with reading passbook/statement entries.

If using funds in the bank, it is advisable not to withdraw any funds below 400K THB until your application has been approved and you obtain a new permission of stay stamp.

The onus is on you to supply any document requested. The above is a comprehensive list although not every document listed may be requested depending on the Immigration Office.

2 hours ago, hotandsticky said:

Thank you.....I am not familiar with community affirmation certificate.................can you say more please.

Form STM10.
Item 5 in the above listings.

2 hours ago, hotandsticky said:

Sorry.....another query re photos.

You stated...

"I can present a perfect marriage extension application....."

Apparently not

Regarding idiosyncrasies.

The very first visit for an extension is a learning curve in how a particular IO want the documents presented.

For example, some IO's may allow two passport page copies, and two house photos on a single A4 sheet.

Others (like mine) only allow 1 passport page copy, and 1 10x5 house photo per A4 page.

Some IO's are fine with just 4 photo's, other request 6. (Mine accepts 4 and scorns at a photo in the bedroom).
Same with the House book, you can fit a copy of the address page, a copy of the house holders page and their ID card on 1 A4 copy, whilst mine insists they are all on a separate A4 .

If in doubt, first time, make a single copy per A4 sheet.

My regional office is also KK.

14 hours ago, Liquorice said:

Applying for Yellow book is nothing to do with Immigration.

The PYB will know as much about the procedure, as he does about quantum physics.

Open a new topic on the matter.

I have no problem with the YTB process; my point was that we need to speak to him about getting involved in that so I can kill 2 birds with one stone.

1 minute ago, hotandsticky said:

I have no problem with the YTB process; my point was that we need to speak to him about getting involved in that so I can kill 2 birds with one stone.

YTB process doesn't involve the PYB.

You initially only need permission of the holder of the Blue book to register at their address.

The process involves Embassy certified copies, translations, and legalisation.

7 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

YTB process doesn't involve the PYB. ...

Many amphoe's requires the attended of the PYB.

1 minute ago, Sato said:

Many amphoe's requires the attended of the PYB.

For what purpose ................ so he can earn a few baht!

16 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

YTB process doesn't involve the PYB.

Mine does - a witness PLUS PYB..................they at least provide a full checklist (albeit only in Thai).

27 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

Mine does - a witness PLUS PYB..................they at least provide a full checklist (albeit only in Thai).

Any Amphoe worth it's weight in gold, will not request a PYB, insist you must be married, or that you own property.
They are making it up simply covering their backside because they are unsure of the requirements and procedure.

The witness is the person named in the Blue house book as the 'house holder', who has to sign a form authorising the use of that address to register a foreigner.

This is my final comment on the YTB as it's off topic and derailing this thread.
Open a new thread.

10 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

Any Amphoe worth it's weight in gold, will not request a PYB, insist you must be married, or that you own property.
They are making it up simply covering their backside because they are unsure of the requirements and procedure.

The witness is the person named in the Blue house book as the 'house holder', who has to sign a form authorising the use of that address to register a foreigner.

This is my final comment on the YTB as it's off topic and derailing this thread.
Open a new thread.

It is not derailing it, it is MY thread..... and you are not a Mod yet.

I don't know why you are trying to fight on this one.

The PYB requirement is a step forward for Prakhonchai amphur. For years the incumbent Nai Amphur would refuse to entertain a YTB for unmarried Farangs - Pathetic, I know, but I think readers should be aware that not every amphur is worth it's weight in gold.

Also off topic is the fact that he would not undertake Thai/Farang marriages. Fortunately, Chaloen Prakiat amphur office was worth it's weight in gold and not only married me and my teerak, but also my UK daughter and son-in-law a month later.

The fact that the national edict is that you (of any nationality) can marry at ANY amphur in Thailand does not been that your local Nai Amphur will comply.

15 hours ago, Liquorice said:

This is a comprehensive list for documents required for an extension based on Thai spouse.

Extension of Stay based on Thai Family/Spouse.

A few weeks ago when I applied in Udon we had to have a witness atend the office and when we had our house visit we had to have another 2 witnesses.

19 hours ago, hotandsticky said:

Sorry.....another query re photos.

There is nothing to identify our house, in terms of numbering, or having a neighbour, we live in the middle of 23 rai of rice fields.

Immigration have actually been here because they made a home visit even though I was on a retirement extension.........not that that counts for anything.

Similar situation......I photoshopped our number onto the front of the house, next to the front door.......555

19 hours ago, hotandsticky said:

Sorry.....another query re photos.

There is nothing to identify our house, in terms of numbering, or having a neighbour, we live in the middle of 23 rai of rice fields.

Immigration have actually been here because they made a home visit even though I was on a retirement extension.........not that that counts for anything.

This has probably been covered.......and no I haven't read the whole thread (that comment is not aimed at you)........but check the money transferred into your Thai bank account for the purpose of the visa extension is flagged as a foreign currency transfer in your bank book and statements.

5 minutes ago, MIke B Bad said:

.....but check the money transferred into your Thai bank account for the purpose of the visa extension is flagged as a foreign currency transfer in your bank book and statements.

Extension using money in bank method does not need to funds from abroad.

Income method obviously require international transfers.

For Non O obtained in Thailand the funds need to be shown international transfer.

For Non O eVisa that is not a requirement