Changing from a non O to an extension based on marriage... can someone please give me everything needed to go to the immigration office.. Thanks in return

I'm going through this at the moment and can only say what the Krabi immi office want.

All the obvious stuff like proof of your income (embassy letter confirmation) or banks signed letter confirming the amount in your account..I assume this has to be at least for the previous 3 months..plus copies of your marriage certificate, relevant passport pages. I was also told to bring along my wife plus another local Thai householder to confirm our marriage was genuine and photos of us at our house. The Immi officer then extended my stay & stamped my passport to show my 'application was pending'.. All very long winded and more complicated than my previous retirement extensions (and they've known me for over 10 years now). Good luck.

Basic list:

TM7 Application x 2 (including photos)

Passport + copies

TM6 + copies (Arrival/Departure card)

Yellow Book + copies (If you have one, not necessary)

Embassy Income letter + copies (if using money from abroad)

Bank Books + copies

Marriage Certificate + copies

Registration in Amphur + copies (done at the time of marriage)

Affirmation to Marry + copies (not always required, but can be asked for)

Map to Residence + copies

Pictures + copies

Wife's ID Card + copies

Wife's Blue book + copies

Wife (original only)

Remember if not using Chaeng Wattana you will need at least one copy of everything, as the stuff is sent to Bangkok for final approval.

It is usually better, if you have the cash, to stay on Retirement as the local officer can approve that straight away, no need to involve Bangkok.

Edited June 7, 201214 yr by beano2274

Thanks Rayin and beano

As always in Thailand it can vary from office to office, Beano has pretty much nailed it with the list but also be aware you wont get it on the day, you will be given a 30 day "under consideration" stamp and have to return 30 days later, some times more, for the full stamp. Your wife will also be interviewed.

The best option is to check with the immigration office where you will be applying to find out what they want.

The amount of paperwork and etc. will also depend how long you have been married. Newlyweds are often checked more thoroughly and more paper work is often required.

The waiting period will be 30 days from the date of your current permit to stay.

Edited June 8, 201214 yr by ubonjoe

1. Two application forms T.M. 7 with two photographs 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-Im visa, arrival card.

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

9. Map to residency (names of roads and house marked in Thai)

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 in Thailand 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

With Income from abroad.

1. Embassy letter stating your income.

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

As always in Thailand it can vary from office to office, Beano has pretty much nailed it with the list but also be aware you wont get it on the day, you will be given a 30 day "under consideration" stamp and have to return 30 days later, some times more, for the full stamp. Your wife will also be interviewed.

To get the "full stamp" does wife also have to show up after the 30 days ?

Thanks & cheers.

As always in Thailand it can vary from office to office, Beano has pretty much nailed it with the list but also be aware you wont get it on the day, you will be given a 30 day "under consideration" stamp and have to return 30 days later, some times more, for the full stamp. Your wife will also be interviewed.

To get the "full stamp" does wife also have to show up after the 30 days ?

Thanks & cheers.

No, for the full stamp only you and your passport need to be present.

What is the fee for the 1 year extension?. Is it 1900 or 5000 baht?

All extensions of stay use a TM.7 and that fee is 1,900 baht. Many people will also obtain a re-entry permit at 1,000 single or 3,800 baht multi entry to allow travel.