MARRIAGE VISA PATTAYA
MARRIAGE VISA PATTAYA / NON O VISA PATTAYA
To obtain a marriage visa in Pattaya, Thailand, a foreign national married to a Thai citizen must first obtain a Non-Immigrant O visa, preferably from their home country or a neighboring country. Upon arrival in Thailand, they can then apply to extend their stay based on marriage and convert to a one-year marriage visa at the Immigration Office in Pattaya. This process should be initiated within the last 30 days of the initial 90-day Non-Immigrant O visa.
If you’re legally married to a Thai citizen, you can apply for a one-year Non-immigrant visa “O” (based on marriage), often wrongly referred to as “marriage visa” (while it is actually an “extension of stay based on marriage”). To qualify for this type of visa, you must officially register your marriage in Thailand; a mere ceremonial marriage at a temple or a “common law” marriage is not recognized by the Thai government or family courts.
You should apply for a Non-Immigrant O Visa (marriage visa) prior to arrival in Thailand, which will allow you to stay for 90 days. You can also enter Thailand on a 60-day tourist visa* and then change your status. Subject to meeting certain criteria, you can follow a procedure to extend your stay in 12 monthly increments based on your marriage.
Thai Marriage Visa Requirements in Pattaya
Requirements documents for Thai Marriage visa:
To apply for a Thailand Marriage Visa in Pattaya, you must first be legally married to a Thai national and have a valid marriage certificate. You will then apply for a Non-Immigrant O (Marriage) Visa through a Thai embassy or consulate in your home country or by converting a 90-day visa upon arrival in Thailand. Required documents include a passport, marriage certificate, Thai spouse’s ID and house registration (Tabian Baan), proof of residence, photos of the couple, and financial proof (either 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account or 40,000 THB in monthly income).
- Passport: A valid passport with at least 6 months’ validity and 2 blank pages.
- Marriage Certificate: The official Thai marriage certificate.
- Thai Spouse’s Documents: Your Thai spouse must provide their Thai ID card and House Registration Book.
- Proof of Residence: A map to your residence and proof of where you live with your spouse, such as a lease agreement or the owner’s documents.
- Financial Proof: You must demonstrate financial stability by showing a Thai bank account with a deposit of at least 400,000 THB for at least 3 months prior to application or an official letter showing monthly income of at least 40,000 THB.
These requirements ensure the marriage is legitimate and that the applicant can maintain financial stability while residing in Thailand. Understanding and meeting each condition carefully is the first essential step toward securing your long-term stay.
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Our staff of immigration consultants is here to assist you if you have any questions. You can contact us, and we'll respond to you as soon as we can with advice on which visa would be ideal for you. We provide a FREE consultation during which we can go over your alternatives and thoroughly assess your circumstances.
Our aim is to provide you the finest options and an honest assessment of your immigration options. We are able to provide advice and assistance regarding the paperwork and requirements needed to acquire a legal visa to remain in the Kingdom. Just supply us with all of the above and we will take care of it for you. You can also visit us at our company located in Pattaya. Click here for our location on Google Maps
Renew / Extend Marriage Visa
Renew Marriage Visa Pattaya Marriage Visa Extension pattaya
To renew a marriage visa in Pattaya, you must annually visit the local immigration office with a set of required documents and a fee, including your passport, marriage certificate, proof of address, and financial proof. The financial requirement is typically a 40,000 baht average monthly income in your Thai bank account, and the visa will be extended for another year.
Required documents for renew / extend marriage visa :
- Passport: The original passport for examination and photocopies of relevant pages.
- Application Form: Completed and signed TM. 7 form, “Application for Extension of Temporary Stay in the Kingdom”.
- Proof of Marriage: Your original marriage certificate (or Kor Ror 2/Kor Ror 3) and copies.
- Financial Documentation: Proof of an average of 40,000 Baht in your Thai bank account over the previous three months. This includes bank passbook and a bank letter confirming your balance and transactions.
- Proof of Cohabitation: A house registration or lease agreement showing you and your spouse live together.
- Other documents: You may need to provide other documents depending on the immigration office, so it’s best to check for the most up-to-date requirements.
Annual renewals are mandatory. Thai Immigration treats renewals as full re-evaluations, requiring the same documentation as your original application.
These need to be handed in again at Thai immigration. The process is the same as the last time however laws do change so always check with an immigration in Pattaya Thailand as to the latest requirements for the renewal of the marriage visa. If you have not done your 90 day reporting in Thailand then there will be a fine for not having reported over and above the fees for the extension requirements of the visa. The marriage visa in Pattaya Thailand regulations are also explained on the webiste.
As stated above the process takes about 3 weeks to complete and you should check your 90 day reporting stamp to ensure that the reporting is correct and up to date after the renewal of the visa. Most errors with reporting comes at the renewal process as they might have your passport during this time.
If you have any questions then email us or call us. You can also walk into our office in Pattaya for further assistance with your visa renewal and allow us to assist you with the process. See our immigration lawyer in Pattaya for more assistance.
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