Married To Luk Krung

[Col98]

Hi all, I need some advice on marriage visas.

My wife and I are going to move to Thailand. I am an Aussie (under 50) and she is Thai-American - holds both passports. A few years ago we got married and at that time we registered our marriage in Thailand - using her US passport. For the first couple of years in Thailand, she is going to work for a Thai company so no problems showing the income requirement. My income will come from overseas.

My question is will it create problems for a marriage visa for me if she used her US passport when we registered the marriage? If not, what documents should I show to the Thai embassy in Australia when I apply for a non-immigrant visa? Probably can't take my wife along because she's currently in the US.

Thanks. Any suggestions appreciated.

[astral]

As long as you have the marriage certificate then that will be sufficient.

You will need a copy for the Thai embassy/consulate. Take the original as well, just in case they want to see it.

A copy of you wife's Thai passport (and Thai id card if she has one) should complete the set.

[Col98]

Thanks I can provide all those docs!

[thaihome]

They will give you a non-imm "O" based on the marriage certificate and ID card, but might not with passport instead of ID card.

TH

Edited February 27, 2008 by thaihome