I'm getting married to a Thai woman next month. How can I stay in Thailand afterward? Can I get Thai citizenship?

By marrying a Thai citizen, you can apply for a long-term visa as a spousal visa. The foreign spouse must meet certain requirements for the application to be processed. These include, for example, proof of 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account, a monthly income of 40,000 THB, or a combination of both (bank balance and annual income of 400,000 THB). This visa can be renewed annually without you having to leave the country, as long as the requirements are met. However, marriage to a Thai spouse does not automatically grant Thai citizenship. A special procedure is required for this. You may first need to apply for permanent residency and then for Thai citizenship.

Further questions and answers can be found on the "Frequently Asked Questions" page of this website.

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