Marriage Visa (Thai Wife) Renewal ... What Documents Do I Need This Year?

[thcr]

I am up for my marriage visa (Thai wife) renewal in a few weeks and am putting together all the documents that I need. I remember some of them from last year, but I just want to make sure I got it all. Would the following be enough?

- Passport

- Passport-size Photo.

- Wife's ID Card

- Tabien Baan

- Marriage Certificate

- Kor Ror (or whatever it's called, from Amphur, showing we're still married)

- Bank Statement showing 400,000 Baht (been there for at least 3 months)

- Letter from bank confirming balance.

- Photos from us in the house (not sure if it's still needed for renewal?)

- (3x Copies of everything above)

Am I missing anything?

[Lite Beer]

Updated Bank Book.

Map showing the way to your house.

Plus one very important item. Your Wife.

[PoorSucker]

1. Application form T.M. 7 with one photograph size 4x6 cm. and Visa Fee 1900.-Baht

2. Copy Marriage Certificate

3. Copy Kor Ror 2 from amphur office (not older than six months)

4. Child's birth certificate (if any)

5. Copy wife’s house registration

6. Copy wife’s identity card

7. Copy passport, non-Imm visa, arrival card.

8. Interview the husband and wife for confirming status of husband and wife

9. Map to residency

10. Picture of house and family, in house and outside showing house number.

With money in bank option.

1. Letter from bank same day or day before stating bank records, make a transaction just before to get it up to date.

2. Bank account must be in Husbands name, joint accounts will not qualify.

With Income option

1. A copy of work permit

2. Personal Corporation income Tax (PND.1) in latest 3 months and personal income tax for previous year with receipt

All of the above in two copies if not in BKK.

[ljerams]

Last week I did my 90 day at Chaeng Wattana.

I then visited the Extension Dept close to, to ask about extensions based upon a Thai wife. They have assured me that they now require the minimum bank balance of Baht 400,000 for two months as per the regulation.

[Cuchulainn]

Copy Kor Ror 2 from amphur office (not older than six months)

Mine's up soon and my original KR2 is 10 years old. What should I do if knocked back at CW?

[lopburi3]

If only 10 years ago believe it will be in computer so any District Office can download and print a current copy for you if required. One of the reasons to make application early.

[PoorSucker]

Copy Kor Ror 2 from amphur office (not older than six months)

Mine's up soon and my original KR2 is 10 years old. What should I do if knocked back at CW?

Go to the Amphur and get a fresh one, 20 baht.

This was required at Samui immigrations to prove that we still were married.

[Cuchulainn]

Have they been asking for this at C/W, anyone?

[VisasPlus]

Copy Kor Ror 2 from amphur office (not older than six months)

Mine's up soon and my original KR2 is 10 years old. What should I do if knocked back at CW?

Go to the Amphur and get a fresh one, 20 baht.

This was required at Samui immigrations to prove that we still were married.

I don't understand this. KR2 is what, and how does it prove that you are still married ?

[VisasPlus]

Copy Kor Ror 2 from amphur office (not older than six months)

Mine's up soon and my original KR2 is 10 years old. What should I do if knocked back at CW?

Go to the Amphur and get a fresh one, 20 baht.

This was required at Samui immigrations to prove that we still were married.

I don't understand this. KR2 is what, and how does it prove that you are still married ?

Okay, I know what KR2 is, and I produced it when I got my first extension last year. Why do I need to get a new one ? What can that prove ? If my wife is with me when I apply for the extension ( as is required ) then surely that is evidence that we are still together ?

[lopburi3]

Together for the day each year? The ledger entry helps to show that you are still married (legally at least). Nothing is proof but all is supporting evidence.

[VisasPlus]

Together for the day each year? The ledger entry helps to show that you are still married (legally at least). Nothing is proof but all is supporting evidence.

I can't say that I am convinced. So, I have to return to the Amphur where I married and get another copy of the KR2 with a recent date on it ? Or can I go to any Amphur and get a printout (?) as the marriage was only in 2009 ? Can I get someone to do this for me, or do I have to go personally ?

[lopburi3]

I gave the reasoning as I understand it - I am not trying to convince anyone. Any office can print it for you as all recent marriages are online; but am sure the person involved would have to be there to sign for it.