One Year Visa Based On Marriage

[RPETER65]

I keep reading threads about farang married to Thai, needing to show 400,000 baht in the bank or 40,000 baht income per month. What is the deal with that, I have been living in Thailand for two years and have only needed two one year visas isued at a Thai consulate in the U.S.. I have not had to show income or money in the bank, just pay $125.00 and go.

[ubonjoe]

You are using a multiple entry visa that requires you to do a border run every 90 days.

The one you read about is a one year extension of stay and you do not have to leave for that year or more if extended again

For info on this go to page 8 clause 7.17 of police order.

Link to police order: http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/2notice/rtp606EN.pdf

[Lite Beer]

The 400'000 Baht in the bank is no longer available for new applicants.

The requirement is 40,000 Baht a month family income.

You need a letter from your Embassy as proof of this if it is your income from abroad or a record from the tax office if the income is from inside Thailand.

[Thailand Tiger]

For info on this go to page 8 clause 7.17 of police order.

Link to police order: http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/2notice/rtp606EN.pdf

Thanks for the link Joe. This document states the basic documentation required for extension based on marriage, but I don't see any mention of items such as photographs of the couple outside and inside the house that many members report as a requirement. What documents/evidence can one expect to have to provide in addition to the official requirements, and to what extent can this be expected to vary from one immigration office to another?

Thanks...

[Lite Beer]

For info on this go to page 8 clause 7.17 of police order.

Link to police order: http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/2notice/rtp606EN.pdf

Thanks for the link Joe. This document states the basic documentation required for extension based on marriage, but I don't see any mention of items such as photographs of the couple outside and inside the house that many members report as a requirement. What documents/evidence can one expect to have to provide in addition to the official requirements, and to what extent can this be expected to vary from one immigration office to another?

Thanks...

Immigration offices can vary on what they want.

Quite often they want.

Photos of you and your Wife in and around the house.

A map showing the way to your house. Sometimes they will visit or chat to neighbours . They will always need.

Wifes ID Card and house registration. Marriage certificate. Your passport . 1,900 Baht fee.

[ubonjoe]

For info on this go to page 8 clause 7.17 of police order.

Link to police order: http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/2notice/rtp606EN.pdf

Thanks for the link Joe. This document states the basic documentation required for extension based on marriage, but I don't see any mention of items such as photographs of the couple outside and inside the house that many members report as a requirement. What documents/evidence can one expect to have to provide in addition to the official requirements, and to what extent can this be expected to vary from one immigration office to another?

Thanks...

Also one important thing to know is that you will have a 30 day wait between the date of application and a report back day that they stamp in your passport while they consider your application. A marriage extension requires approval by a higher level immigartion office. You will not get the extension stamp until after all this. The report back stamp serves as temporary extension so that you are still legal until that date even if you rcurrent permit to stay runs out.

The information about photos comes from the immigration website. That is for the requirement that marriage is de facto and etc.

Yes it can vary from one office to the other. For instance when I did my marriage extension they gave us a letter to the local police in a sealed envelope. The police then did a letter and we took it back to immigration stating that we live together. There even have been reports that they had a visit to their home by immigration to varify the marriage.

Also your wife must go with you when doing the application. That is for the interview mentioned in the police order.

The only sure way to know what your local immigration office may want is to go there and talk to them. Or go with everything you think you need and see if it's enough. Of course if you live far away from the office then a phone call first would be the next best thing.

[Lite Beer]

Good point. Do not forget to take your Wife with you. She will be interviewed and have to sign a statement.

[Thailand Tiger]

Thanks Joe and Lite...Your info is much appreciated.

[pongosnodgrass]

I'm Thai and my British husband has been here on a work permit for the past couple of years. As this is no longer the case, we will have to apply for the visa by marriage. I work and, luckily, my firm has a Mr Fixit who acts as legal counsel for a very senior Thai family and I trust that what he tells us is correct and not hearsay.

I have been told the paperwork I will need is:

1) Letter from my company confirming proof of income and employment

2) Salary slips

3) My tax statement for the previous year

4) Photos of exterior of my house with the house number clearly visible

5) Map to the house

6) Photos of interior / a variety of rooms, with or without us in them

7) Copy of my house registration

8) Copy of my ID Card

9) Copy of marriage certificate

To cover all bases, I will also be taking photos of us together at various stages in our relationship. In the early ones he has a full head of hair but he now has a Trevor Sorbie No2.

[ubonjoe]

It all looks about right but remember you still must meet the 40,000 baht income requirement.

Tax reciepts should be enough to prove this. But anything more is always good to have.

Photos of you together in house is a good idea.

Old photos of your relationship should not be needed.

All this is to prove that you are living together as husband and wife. What is required for that can depend upon the immigration office you go to.

If you look at the police order I referenced in my earlier post that lists exactly what is needed according to the law.

Most of what you see here is from members personal experiences and is not hearsay.

[Lite Beer]

Pongo. Nobody can tell you the exact and correct information as every Immigration office will have their own quirks and different ideas on the rules.

Yes you do seem to have everything covered. They might want to see an up to date bank book.

A photo of your wardrobe with both your clothes hanging in it is not a bad idea.

Obvious , but Husbands passport.

And this form. Plus 1,900 Baht fee.