Obtain a Marriage Visa in Thailand

If you are planning to apply for a marriage visa in Thailand, our lawyers can assist you. Our immigration lawyers in Thailand can provide you with step-by-step guidance throughout the procedure of acquiring a Thai spouse visa. 

Who can apply for a Thai marriage visa?

The visa is available for foreign citizens married to Thai nationals, provided the conditions of the Thai Immigration Bureau are respected.

What are the types of marriage visas available in Thailand?

You have two options:

• Multiple-entry non-immigrant O visa: It is valid for one year following the application date;
• Single-entry non-immigrant O visa: Valid for 90 days following the date of application. After entering Thailand, visa holders can get in touch with the Immigration Bureau of Thailand to request an extension of their stay and a permit for re-entry.

What are the conditions to obtain a Thai marriage visa?

The following:

• people married to Thai nationals, whose marriage was registered in Thailand or abroad (additional steps must be completed in the case of marriages registered in other countries);
• the applicant must have a security deposit of at least THB 400,000 in a local bank account (the source of the funds must be located abroad) or a minimum monthly income of THB 40,000.

Note: in the case of a security deposit, it must be placed in the Thai bank account at least 2 months prior to moving to Thailand. In this case, our lawyers can assist with the opening of the bank account.

What is the application process for a non-immigrant O spouse visa in Thailand?

Please be aware that there is no direct application process for a Thai marriage visa. To avoid the potential of a failed visa application, you must pay close attention to the requirements and other variables surrounding the entire process.

Our Thai lawyers can guide you through the whole application procedure of acquiring a marriage visa in Thailand.

What must I do if I want to apply for a Thai spouse visa and the marriage was registered abroad?

You or your Thai spouse must apply for a family status registration with the Thai District Office in the region where the Thai citizen lives. Also:

• Before applying for a Thai marriage visa, you must first get a non-immigrant O visa from the Thai Embassy or Consulate in your home country or place of residency;
• You must travel to Thailand to activate the initial non-immigrant O visa after obtaining the non-immigrant visa;
• You must get ready with all the paperwork required to change your non-immigrant O visa into a marriage visa.

What documents do I need to obtain a Thai marriage visa?

The following:

• signed visa application form in double exemplar (dated at least 10 working days before the date of arrival in Thailand);
• two recent photographs in ID format;
• valid passport in original and copy;
• copy of the identification document (ID);
• copy of the marriage certificate to prove the relationship status;
• bank statement to prove the financial status required by the authorities;
• copy of flight tickets;
• proof that shows the payment of the visa application fee;
• some immigration offices might require a copy of the Affirmation of Freedom to Marry. This kind of document can be obtained from the embassy of your home country in Thailand;
• It is now possible for you to obtain income proof from the embassy representing your country, you also have the possibility to submit a 12-month bank statement from your Thai bank account. This statement must show a monthly deposit of at least 40,000 THB per month.

If you need support with the documentation procedures and more relevant information, our immigration lawyers in Thailand are at your disposal.

What is the validity of a Thai spouse visa, and can it be renewed?

The validity of the visa is one year, and it can be renewed if the conditions of the first visa remain in place. However, at first, you will be issued a 3-month visa, which will be extended.

In the case of a divorce, the visa will be revoked.

Can I work with a spouse visa in Thailand?

Yes; however, you must also obtain a work permit.

Can I obtain a permanent residence permit in Thailand with a marriage visa?

If you decide to remain in this country after getting the marriage visa, it is possible to obtain a permanent residence permit in Thailand if you meet some requirements imposed by the Thai authorities:

• The person applying must have a non-immigrant visa for at least three years before submitting the application for a residency permit in Thailand.
• Owning a valid non-immigrant visa at the time of applying for the residence permit is mandatory.
• The applicant must be in the situation of having a marriage relationship with a Thai citizen or a resident in Thailand who already possesses a permit.

In addition to this, our lawyers can also assist you if you want to get a virtual office in Thailand. You can get details regarding the virtual office packages from our lawyers and select any of your choices.

Please contact our law firm in Thailand. Our immigration lawyers can help you apply for a Thai spouse visa.