Non-Imm O, 1Yr Extension Female Marriage

[mja1906]

Hi, I'm on a 1yr non-Imm O multi-entry visa, which has 'must enter before 19th Jan 2013', which I did, and so have permission to stay stamp until 17th April.

I am a UK national female married to a Thai. I would like to know how to apply for 1 extension of this visa based on marriage. Should I apply for extension about 1 mth before 19th April? We live in CM, thanks

[TerryLH]

Yes, within the last 30 days of your current entry.

What you will need is different for females, so it might be a good idea for you or your husband to contact CM Immigration and see what they'll need.

Terry

[Maestro]

The general rules are here (with the parts applicable to you highlighted in bold):

Thai Police Order 777/2551

Rasons of necessity

2.18 In the case of being a family member of a Thai national (applicable only to parents, spouse, children, adopted children, or spouse’s children):
Each permission shall be granted for no more than one year.

Criteria for consideration

(1) The alien must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
(2) The alien must have proof of relationship.
(3) In the case of spouse, the relationship must be de jure and de facto; or
(4) In the case of children, adopted children, or spouse’s children, said children, adopted children, or spouse’s children must not be married, must live with the alien as part of the family, and must not be over 20 years of age; or

(5) In the case of parents, the father or mother must maintain an average annual income of no less than Baht 40,000 per month throughout the year or must have deposited funds of no less than Baht 400,000 to cover expenses for one year.
For other necessary cases, the Commander or Deputy Commander of Immigration Bureau is granted the authority to make decisions regarding approval on a case-by-case basis.
(6) In the case of marriage to a Thai woman, the alien husband must earn an average annual income of no less than Baht 40,000 per month or must have no less than Baht 400,000 in a bank account in Thailand for the past two months to cover expenses for one year.

Immigration Bureau Order 305/2551

Documents

1. Application form

2. Copy of applicant’s passport

3. Copy of documents proving relationship, such as a marriage certificate, a birth certificate, registration of child legitimization, household registration certificate, child adoption registration certificate, or other evidence from the government or relevant agency

4. Copy of evidence proving the Thai nationality of the spouse, parents, children, or adopted children, such as a national ID card, copy of household registration certificate, or other evidence issued by the government or relevant agency

5. Only for Criteria (5) and (6), the applicant must attach a funds deposit certificate issued by a bank in Thailand and a copy of a bankbook, or attach documents proving that the parents or alien husband earns an average monthly income of no less than Baht 40,000 throughout the year, such as any particular individual income tax return together with payment receipt, evidence of receiving retirement pension, evidence of receiving interest from funds deposit, or evidence of having other funds issued by the relevant agency. An affidavit must also be submitted confirming the alien’s marital or parental status with a Thai national.

The rules in Thai, if your husband wishes to read them:

Thai Police Order 777/2551 – Thai text

Immigration Bureau Order 305/2551 – Thai text

As mentioned by TerryLH, it is advisable to pass by the Chiang Mai immigration office to ask what exactly they need.

[lopburi3]

The 400k/40k financial requirement (5 & 6) does not apply for your extension of stay so makes it easier. Be sure to make reservation for your processing at Chiang Mai Immigration as soon as possible.

[mja1906]

The 400k/40k financial requirement (5 & 6) does not apply for your extension of stay so makes it easier. Be sure to make reservation for your processing at Chiang Mai Immigration as soon as possible.

Sorry, do I need to make an appointment to submit my application+docs with them beforehand? does that appointment have to be within the last 30days ? Last time i went there just to get info on docs needed the place was heaving and it was on a friday afternoon near closing time.

[lopburi3]

Unless you want to arrive early in the morning to hope for a queue spot you should make a reservation early - any time within the final 30 days of current stay. As said it is a very busy office.

[Mario2008]

You can make an appointment online trough their website, but appointments tend to be full well in advance.

http://chiangmaiimm.com/th/queue-online.html

[mja1906]

Unless you want to arrive early in the morning to hope for a queue spot you should make a reservation early - any time within the final 30 days of current stay. As said it is a very busy office.

Was just reading about the the online queue system, can I use that to make an appointment for my application? tx

- Sorry pls ignore, just saw Marios post above

[mja1906]

Great, they are booked up until May ! what now? Is my only alternative to go in 30days prior, early in the morning, pick up ticket , pray and wait? Also, once I submit my application/docs, is that when they stamp the '30days consideration' , they process it, and I go back and they will grant 1yr (if successful). Also, what kind of questions will they ask at the interview? tx again, this is my 1st time to apply as you can probably tell

[Lite Beer]

When applying you will be given a 30 day under consideration stamp in your passport.

Go back in a month and get the full extension.

As for what questions they will ask you? I have no idea being a man.

They need to be sure that you are actually Married and living together as Husband and Wife.

You will have to take your Husband with you and he will be asked about his finances.

Try asking in the Ladies Forum and see if any ladies can give you advise as it is different for Ladies.

[mja1906]

Just thought I would update you. We have submitted the application and the officer asked my husband some questions; husbands monthly income? what my father+mother's names are, if I had any siblings, what was my occupation in UK, how did we first meet, how long have we been married ?

Today the officers came to our house (unexpected), I was home alone as hubby travels for work. Therefore they have asked us to visit them after songkran with somebody to guarantee that we are a genuine couple.

Now I'm wondering what they will ask the guarantor? Just wanna be prepared

[ubonjoe]

The will ask them to make a written statement that the two of you are truly living as husband and wife.

[mja1906]

The will ask them to make a written statement that the two of you are truly living as husband and wife.

Thanks, just hope they won't probe him with too many questions !