Marriage Visa

[mikemars38]

I am currently living in Thailand and have a thai wife, I want to get a thai marriage visa, does anyone know the rules and requirements for a marriage visa.

[lopburi3]

There is no such thing as a "marriage visa".

If you have a Thai wife you can obtain a non immigrant O visa from a Consulate to visit her for up to 90 days.

If you have family income of 40k baht per month you can extend that stay on a yearly basis by application to an Immigration office. Post 4 of this link from Sunbelt provides the current requirements.

[mikemars38]

There is no such thing as a "marriage visa".

If you have a Thai wife you can obtain a non immigrant O visa from a Consulate to visit her for up to 90 days.

If you have family income of 40k baht per month you can extend that stay on a yearly basis by application to an Immigration office. Post 4 of this link from Sunbelt provides the current requirements.

I heard that you can get a non immgration 0 yearly visa if you have 400,000 THB in a thai bank account, is this true or do you still need to have a family income of 40K?

[lopburi3]

That was the old rule when only the money of husband mattered and was called support Thai wife. New applicants must prove 40k family income.

[mikemars38]

That was the old rule when only the money of husband mattered and was called support Thai wife. New applicants must prove 40k family income.

If I can prove that I have say 5,000,000 in a UK bank account would this enable me to get the one year O visa, or do I still need to prove a 40K THB income, are there any alternatives?

Edited January 2, 2007 by mikemars38

[lopburi3]

I did not say anything about a one year O visa. The normal procedure would be to extend your stay with the 40k family income (which could be a business you set up for your wife if you have money to spend). Did you read the link provided in my first post?

A one year multi entry non immigrant O visa is normally available in home country with proof of marriage. Money is not involved with visas.

A one year multi entry non immigrant O visa may still be available closer than the UK but availability varies and at present is very limited.

If you are over age 50 other options would be available.

[mikemars38]

please bear with me im new to all this, the more I read the more confused I get.

This is my situation, im under 50 , have a thai wife and baby on the way. I dont have a monthy income but have cash and property in the uk, enough to support me and my family for years. Id like to stay in thailand, what in your opinion are my best options forvisa etc

[mikemars38]

I did not say anything about a one year O visa. The normal procedure would be to extend your stay with the 40k family income (which could be a business you set up for your wife if you have money to spend). Did you read the link provided in my first post?

A one year multi entry non immigrant O visa is normally available in home country with proof of marriage. Money is not involved with visas.

A one year multi entry non immigrant O visa may still be available closer than the UK but availability varies and at present is very limited.

If you are over age 50 other options would be available.

please bear with me im new to all this, the more I read the more confused I get.

This is my situation, im under 50 , have a thai wife and baby on the way. I dont have a monthy income but have cash and property in the uk, enough to support me and my family for years. Id like to stay in thailand, what in your opinion are my best options forvisa etc

[lopburi3]

How are you providing for you stay here? If you have income from the UK and can prove it that will go toward the 40k family income requirement. It does not have to be a job, investments and such where you have proof should work. Perhaps your annual tax payments divided by 12?

I suggested setting up a business for your wife (she could work for a friend). All she needs to do is supply tax documents that she is making enough (with anything you can document) to meet the 40k per month requirement.

[mikemars38]

How are you providing for you stay here? If you have income from the UK and can prove it that will go toward the 40k family income requirement. It does not have to be a job, investments and such where you have proof should work. Perhaps your annual tax payments divided by 12?

I suggested setting up a business for your wife (she could work for a friend). All she needs to do is supply tax documents that she is making enough (with anything you can document) to meet the 40k per month requirement.

I have money in my uk bank account which is more than enough for 2-3 years, but all I have is bank statements, im not paying tax in the Uk.Ive also got property in the uk and in thailand which i dont make any income from but can sell at a later date that will give me enough cash for the remainder of my life, the only problem is I have cash a UK bank, but not a monthly income, the cash is well over 40K * 12, the rest of my money is tied up in property. is a Uk bank statement sufficient?

[apetley]

Proof of money, however much, is not sufficient. Income is what counts.

Are you renting out your property in the uk? 40k Bht is less than 600GBP per month which is easily achievable from most UK properties. This would count as family income.

Other option is non-o multi entry. Available from UK Thai embassy or consulates or Singapore or KL. Gives you 15 months if you work it right and is yours for showing just proof of marriage. Only pain is the 90 day border run.

When you are 50 go for the retirement option. Have to show 800k in your Thai account but only has to be topped up for the annual extension.

[lopburi3]

Income outside of Thailand must be documented by your Embassy so it will be up to them what is acceptable and then you present the same proof to immigration (with the Embassy letter).

[mikemars38]

Proof of money, however much, is not sufficient. Income is what counts.

Are you renting out your property in the uk? 40k Bht is less than 600GBP per month which is easily achievable from most UK properties. This would count as family income.

Other option is non-o multi entry. Available from UK Thai embassy or consulates or Singapore or KL. Gives you 15 months if you work it right and is yours for showing just proof of marriage. Only pain is the 90 day border run.

When you are 50 go for the retirement option. Have to show 800k in your Thai account but only has to be topped up for the annual extension.

thanks apetley

yes im getting more than 600 GBP from the Uk,rental properties in terms of proof, would showing regular payments into my Uk account be sufficient or would I need something more official?

Also the non-0- multi entry ( havnt heard of this one before), but sounds a good option, border runs are no problem, is it quite straightforward to get, Ie a trip to KL or singapore and fill out the right forms, proof of marriage, are there any financial requirements? thanks for your help

[Lite Beer]

Proof of money, however much, is not sufficient. Income is what counts.

Are you renting out your property in the uk? 40k Bht is less than 600GBP per month which is easily achievable from most UK properties. This would count as family income.

Other option is non-o multi entry. Available from UK Thai embassy or consulates or Singapore or KL. Gives you 15 months if you work it right and is yours for showing just proof of marriage. Only pain is the 90 day border run.

When you are 50 go for the retirement option. Have to show 800k in your Thai account but only has to be topped up for the annual extension.

thanks apetley

yes im getting more than 600 GBP from the Uk,rental properties in terms of proof, would showing regular payments into my Uk account be sufficient or would I need something more official?

Also the non-0- multi entry ( havnt heard of this one before), but sounds a good option, border runs are no problem, is it quite straightforward to get, Ie a trip to KL or singapore and fill out the right forms, proof of marriage, are there any financial requirements? thanks for your help

Re proof of income read post no. 12

You might be lucky and get a multi entry 0 in Singapore , if not would have to return to UK to get.

[HOLSTEN]

VISA O

Take copy of the orginal marriage certiificate( Thai translation if its not in English), ID of your wife, household registration of your wife, bank acct statement and you get the 90 day "O" at the Embassy.

Do the extension of stay based on support of a Thai national inside Thailand.

[Sunbelt Asia]

VISA O

Take copy of the orginal marriage certiificate( Thai translation if its not in English), ID of your wife, household registration of your wife, bank acct statement and you get the 90 day "O" at the Embassy.

Do the extension of stay based on support of a Thai national inside Thailand.

However only get the 90 day visa, if you can show proof of a income of 40,000 Baht per month. Otherwise get a multi entry visa at the Embassy.

www.sunbeltasiagroup.com

[phormio]

Income outside of Thailand must be documented by your Embassy so it will be up to them what is acceptable and then you present the same proof to immigration (with the Embassy letter).

Keep in mind that this is a Question !

If you live in Thailand and provide proof of an income from outside sources, won't the Thai govt. present you with a tax bill on this outside income?

Edited January 2, 2007 by phormio

[phormio]

Proof of money, however much, is not sufficient. Income is what counts.

....

When you are 50 go for the retirement option. Have to show 800k in your Thai account but only has to be topped up for the annual extension.

This seems inconsistent (note that I cut out the irrelevant middle section of the post).

In the retirement option, can one just bring in 800K and leave it in a Thai bank account, and just keep using it year after year? Or do they want to see flow in and out of the account indicative of an income ?

Thanks.

[apetley]

Proof of money, however much, is not sufficient. Income is what counts.

....

When you are 50 go for the retirement option. Have to show 800k in your Thai account but only has to be topped up for the annual extension.

This seems inconsistent (note that I cut out the irrelevant middle section of the post).

In the retirement option, can one just bring in 800K and leave it in a Thai bank account, and just keep using it year after year? Or do they want to see flow in and out of the account indicative of an income ?

Thanks.

Its my understanding, sorry but I am not 50 yet, that the 800k can be topped up every year. If you do not spend 800k in any year

then only enough to top up needs to be bought in.

However this needs to be in place 3 months before the annual extension is applied for.

I would think that if immigration do not see a regular use of the funds they will ask some questions as to what you are actually living on.

[apetley]

Proof of money, however much, is not sufficient. Income is what counts.

....

When you are 50 go for the retirement option. Have to show 800k in your Thai account but only has to be topped up for the annual extension.

This seems inconsistent (note that I cut out the irrelevant middle section of the post).

In the retirement option, can one just bring in 800K and leave it in a Thai bank account, and just keep using it year after year? Or do they want to see flow in and out of the account indicative of an income ?

Thanks.

Hi Phormio, just reread your post.

Not inconsistant really.

40k income is what is required for support, 800k(or 65k pm) is required for retirement.

[lopburi3]

Immigration has not been concerned about 800k account being active - even fixed dis posts have often been approved. But as said if there are suspicions (of working) you may be asked to prove how you survive.

Thai government has not been interested in taxing outside pensions/income and the general policy is that income (savings) from a previous year will not be taxed. So believe most people pay "income" into overseas accounts and only bring in money from old savings.