What is a Thai marriage visa?

This is a visa for individuals married to Thai citizens who meet the immigration regulations. The visa allows for a continuous stay in Thailand for one year without having to leave the country during its validity period. Furthermore, it offers the flexibility to renew annually within Thailand, provided the visa holder meets the renewal requirements.

This visa also allows holders to work, provided they hold a valid work permit.

Applicant Qualifications

  • Marrying a Thai citizen. This can be proven with a marriage certificate and marriage registration. If you married outside of Thailand, you or your spouse must notify the local administrative authority and obtain a Kor Ror 22 Family Registration Form.
  • You must deposit a deposit of 400,000 Thai Baht from an overseas source into a Thai bank account at least two months before applying for a visa, or have a monthly income of at least 40,000 Thai Baht, and provide a verification letter certified by the embassy.

    • Please note that, according to immigration regulations, you may be required to provide a copy of the Declaration of Freedom to Marry, which can be obtained from the Thai embassy in your country.

    In addition, if it is difficult to obtain a certificate of income, you can choose to submit your monthly income through a 12-month bank statement from your Thai bank account.

    It is important to emphasize that all documents must be provided in English or Thai. If other languages ​​are used, they must be translated by an authorized translator and legalized by the embassy or consulate before submission.

    Application process

  • First, you must obtain a 90-day Non-Immigrant O Visa from the Thai embassy or consulate in your country of residence or home country. Alternatively, you can obtain this visa from a neighboring country of Thailand.
  • Collect all documents required for converting your nonimmigrant O visa to a Thai marriage visa. The extension process will be completed within the last 30 days of your 90-day stay in Thailand.
  • Submit your visa extension request along with all required documents to the Immigration Department. The visa issuance process takes approximately one month, after which you will receive a one-year Thai marriage visa.

    • Whether you enter Thailand visa-free or hold a tourist visa, you can still apply for a Thai marriage visa within Thailand, provided you meet the requirements for a non-immigrant O visa and a one-year Thai marriage visa. You can complete all the procedures at your local immigration office in your province or where you and your spouse reside.

    Restrictions and Obligations of Thai Marriage Visa

    90-day notice

    Holders of Thai marriage visas are obligated to report their current place of residence or address to the Immigration Department every 90 days. This can be done in person at the Immigration Department, by mail, or with the assistance of an agent. If you leave Thailand before the 90-day reporting period expires, the reporting cycle will restart upon your return.

    Re-entry Permit

    If you hold a single-entry visa and plan to leave and re-enter Thailand within the validity period of your marriage visa, then it is necessary to obtain a multiple-entry permit to prevent your visa from being cancelled. However, if you intend to stay in Thailand for the entire duration of your visa stay, then obtaining such a permit is not required.

    If you need to leave the country immediately, you can obtain a re-entry permit from the nearest immigration office or international airport before departure.

    Thai marriage visa renewal

    A Thai marriage visa is valid for one year and can be extended by submitting the same documents used in the initial application. It is important to note that the funds in your bank account must have a deposit history of at least three months prior to the visa renewal.

    If you divorce, your marriage visa will be invalidated, and you must leave the country immediately. However, in some cases, you may be allowed to remain in the country until your existing marriage visa expires.

    Contact Us

    If you wish to apply for a Thai marriage visa or have any further questions, please contact Siam Legal. We are a full-service law firm with over 20 years of experience assisting foreigners in obtaining Thai visas. We will be happy to provide you with all the necessary details and help you through every step.

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