kiddeemak Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I have just been informed by someone running a visa service that as of 1st December 2015, all Marriage Visa applications must be made with both partners present. Is this true? Will be a major pain in the ass if it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewInPatts Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Yes, it's true. Just went through the process yesterday without any 'service' and was lucky to have the wife with me. She is required to take a picture with you, that's all she's gotta do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thanyaburi Mac Posted December 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2015 A "visa based on marriage" at a Thai consulate in a nearby country? Or, an "EXTENSION based on marriage" at a Thai immigration office here in Thailand? Two different puppies. Mac 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddeemak Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 damn, will have to think the next visit through then, have a wife and stepson with no passport, and a 1 year old infant who need looking after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddeemak Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 A "visa based on marriage" at a Thai consulate in a nearby country? Or, an "EXTENSION based on marriage" at a Thai immigration office here in Thailand? Two different puppies. Mac Visa based on marriage at a Thai consulate in nearby country yeah, which I normally get done at Savannakhet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewInPatts Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) A "visa based on marriage" at a Thai consulate in a nearby country? Or, an "EXTENSION based on marriage" at a Thai immigration office here in Thailand? Two different puppies. Mac Visa based on marriage at a Thai consulate in nearby country yeah, which I normally get done at Savannakhet I converted mine to a NON-O at CW with 400k+ in the bank. Took about 1 1/2 hours from bank letter, to taking pictures and getting my passport back. Edited December 2, 2015 by NewInPatts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddeemak Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 so err.... do I have to take wife to Savannakhet next time? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewInPatts Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 so err.... do I have to take wife to Savannakhet next time? Thanks No idea, but if you convert your current visa to a NON-O at CW you need your wife with you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddeemak Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 forgive my ignorance, but I have no idea why I'd want to do that? What advantages does converting it give me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Red Parrot Fish Posted December 3, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2015 forgive my ignorance, but I have no idea why I'd want to do that? What advantages does converting it give me? A big advantage. You would no longer have to leave the country every 90 days plus you save a lot of money. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted December 3, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2015 so err.... do I have to take wife to Savannakhet next time? Thanks No There is no requirement that your wife be with you. Probably an agent giving info for doing an extension at immigration not a visa from the consulate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihalis Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 So, what would be the issue, if your genuinely married 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 No problem what so ever for me, but for others it could be a pain in the b*** I always take the wife with me when I have to get a new visa or do a Border Run. It's a mini holiday for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernboy Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 So, what would be the issue, if your genuinely married Some wives have a day job too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 so err.... do I have to take wife to Savannakhet next time? Thanks No There is no requirement that your wife be with you. Probably an agent giving info for doing an extension at immigration not a visa from the consulate. But UJ, wasn't that already always the case, that your wife had to be present when doing an extension of stay (based on marriage) at immigration ? Or was it just that if you let an agent handle it, the wife didn't have to present and they stopped that now ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 so err.... do I have to take wife to Savannakhet next time? Thanks No There is no requirement that your wife be with you. Probably an agent giving info for doing an extension at immigration not a visa from the consulate. But UJ, wasn't that already always the case, that your wife had to be present when doing an extension of stay (based on marriage) at immigration ? Or was it just that if you let an agent handle it, the wife didn't have to present and they stopped that now ? Extension in LOS YES, Sav NO.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) so err.... do I have to take wife to Savannakhet next time? Thanks No idea, but if you convert your current visa to a NON-O at CW you need your wife with you. forgive my ignorance, but I have no idea why I'd want to do that? What advantages does converting it give me? NewinPatts doesn't mean convert your visa. They mean apply for a 1 year extension of stay. An extension of stay stops the need to exit every 90 days. You definitely do not need your wife with you to apply for a Non 'O' visa from an embassy or consulate. No recent rule change. You do need you wife with you if you ever want to apply for a 1 year or 60 day extension of stay based on marriage. Edited December 3, 2015 by elviajero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 so err.... do I have to take wife to Savannakhet next time? Thanks No There is no requirement that your wife be with you. Probably an agent giving info for doing an extension at immigration not a visa from the consulate. But UJ, wasn't that already always the case, that your wife had to be present when doing an extension of stay (based on marriage) at immigration ? Or was it just that if you let an agent handle it, the wife didn't have to present and they stopped that now ? He was asking about getting a visa not an extension. Perhaps the agent cannot get the extension now without the applicant and his wife being present for the application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autonuaq Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 nothing new was done already in the past, now just do every time. Not forget, we are the foreigners...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toscano Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Going to immigration for the annual extension of stay has always required the wife to accompany her husband , at least in the last 9 years . There have to be at least three photos of you and your wife at the house you live in . You have to have your wife's identity card , letter from head man , documents from Amphur . Embassy permission to marry documents , verified and translated , Marriage certificate , many pages of passport . Most important of all , let the wife do ALL the talking with immigration officers , keep your mouth shut , don't argue with the officers . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitcoinforever Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 in chiang mai you always had to bring your wife, i guess it was always the law just not being enforeced at other locations. 5 marrige visa renewnals.photo with family and wife present at all ,otherwise go home no visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toscano Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 A visa application in respect of marriage may in many cases be made in one's home country , where it might be impossible to have the wife present . Perhaps if one is doing it through an agency in Thailand that may be different . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drees Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 forgive my ignorance, but I have no idea why I'd want to do that? What advantages does converting it give me? A big advantage. You would no longer have to leave the country every 90 days plus you save a lot of money. Sorry, but I don't see the big advantage! All the trouble you have to go thru for a 1 year extention. You can better do a visa run every 90 days, for me that is also cheaper. Only get the multiple entry non imigrant-O (marriage visa) and you never have to go to an immigration office, or have to take your wife! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amerasianex Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 That's always been like that for many years. She always has to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post expatbrit Posted December 3, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) forgive my ignorance, but I have no idea why I'd want to do that? What advantages does converting it give me? A big advantage. You would no longer have to leave the country every 90 days plus you save a lot of money. Sorry, but I don't see the big advantage! All the trouble you have to go thru for a 1 year extention. You can better do a visa run every 90 days, for me that is also cheaper. Only get the multiple entry non imigrant-O (marriage visa) and you never have to go to an immigration office, or have to take your wife! Cheaper ? 1. An "extension of stay " costs 1900 Bht. and is valid for 12 months. 2. A multi entry "O" visa costs 5000 Bht plus all the associated travel and accommodation costs. Explain please how option two is "cheaper " . Edited December 3, 2015 by expatbrit 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc46 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 So, what would be the issue, if your genuinely married Exactly,,If MARRIED it's not a problem,,,only maybe a problem for Scammers ,The ones that stuff it up for people who are doing the right thing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drees Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 forgive my ignorance, but I have no idea why I'd want to do that? What advantages does converting it give me? A big advantage. You would no longer have to leave the country every 90 days plus you save a lot of money. Sorry, but I don't see the big advantage! All the trouble you have to go thru for a 1 year extention. You can better do a visa run every 90 days, for me that is also cheaper. Only get the multiple entry non imigrant-O (marriage visa) and you never have to go to an immigration office, or have to take your wife! Coheaper ? 1. An "extension of stay " costs 1900 Bht. and is valid for 12 months. 2. A multi entry "O" visa costs 5000 Bht plus all the associated travel and accommodation costs. Explain please how option two is "cheaper " . Of course it is possible that I am wrong. I live close to the border and and my travel costs are 140 Bht, so I not have any accomodation costs, because I am back home in 3 hours. Before you can get a 1 year extention you need a single entry non immigrant-O (marriage visa), costs 2000 Bht? Is the 90 day reporting free? I really don't know, but I thought it costs 1900 Bht each time. One or 2 times in a year I like to go home to visit family and friends and I not have to buy a re-entry permit. So if it is not much coheaper it doesn't make much difference. Only not have all the trouble from an immigrtation office. Not need any funds on a Thai account. Nobody asks me for a TM30, or TM28 form etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aronp1 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Wouldn't be strange for someone applying for an extension based on marriage and your wife NOT being there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nithisa78 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 ignore everyone here not ubonjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expatbrit Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 ignore everyone here not ubonjoe Does that "advice" include posts made by yourself ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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