Marriage Visa Spouse Visa Thailand Services

The deposit must be held in a savings or fixed deposit account at a bank in Thailand, in the sole name of the foreign applicant only (joint accounts or accounts in a Thai person's name are not accepted). • For a first change of visa within Thailand: the full amount must be shown on the day of submission (the 2-month seasoning requirement that applies to annual extensions is not yet enforced).

You must show proof of employment and income tax paid in Thailand (past PND.1 filings). If your income comes from abroad, you need an income certificate certified by your embassy or proof of regular money transfers into Thailand.

No. The Immigration Bureau only checks 'cash deposited in a Thai bank account' or 'regular income'. Other types of assets cannot be offset or used as a substitute.

No. For an application made within Thailand, the 400,000 THB deposit must already have been transferred to and held in a bank located in Thailand.

For the Marriage Visa, the immigration office does not strictly require the funds to be 100% transferred from abroad, as it does for the Retirement Visa or Investor Visa. The money can be funds circulating or accumulated within Thailand.

Thailand's visa system is now fully online (Thailand e-Visa). Applicants can register, fill in their details and upload documents through the consular website from anywhere in the world, and in some countries without having to visit the embassy.

You must show bank statements for the past 3 months with a balance in local currency equivalent to at least 400,000 THB, or proof of income as required by the Royal Thai Embassy in that country.

If you apply through a Royal Thai Embassy, documents in Thai do not need to be translated. You can upload scans of the originals directly to the system.

It is exempt. The Non-O Marriage Visa has no legal requirement for health insurance with 3 million THB coverage, unlike some types of Retirement Visa.

The visa has a validity (Validity of Visa) of approximately 90 days from the date of issue. You must land in Thailand before the validity shown on your e-Visa expires.

Yes. Submit form TM.86 or TM.87 at the Immigration Bureau to change to a 90-day Non-O Marriage Visa. Your current visa must have at least 15 days remaining.

It is essential. When applying for an extension of stay or a change to a Marriage Visa, both spouses (including LGBTQ+ couples) must appear together in person before the immigration officer to sign documents and give statements confirming the relationship.

Because the Marriage Visa carries a risk of sham marriages, the immigration office has an 'Under Consideration Period' of about 30 days to verify the documents before actually granting the visa.

It is very likely. Immigration officers may carry out random on-site inspections at the home shown on the map you submitted, to take photos, speak with neighbours, or verify that the couple genuinely live together as a family.

You need colour photos printed on A4 paper, including: the front of the house with the house number clearly visible, the couple in the living room, the couple in the bedroom, and photos of family life together in the home, 4-6 photos in total.

Under Immigration Bureau regulations, Indian nationals cannot submit their case through a special channel or an agent. They must appear in person and queue normally at the Chaeng Watthana (Lak Si) immigration office only. However, ETHAIVISA can help screen your documents and arrange your appointment in advance.

If you have an overstay record and were blacklisted (Blacklist) from entering the country, you must wait until the ban period has ended before applying for a new visa. However, if it was a short overstay and you have already paid the fine of 500 THB/day, you can apply as normal.

It is the most important item. The house owner or Thai spouse must file the TM.30 notification of residence for the foreign national within 24 hours of moving in. Without a TM.30 receipt, the immigration officer will immediately refuse to accept the Marriage Visa application file.

This is one of our strengths. Whether you face restrictions on opening a new account in Thailand or a temporary shortfall in your bank statement, our senior consultants are ready to provide legal advice, plan the structure and find a safe solution that complies with immigration regulations, so that the couple's first step goes smoothly.

Because the Marriage Visa is the case in which the immigration office checks the genuineness of the relationship most strictly, with the most detailed paperwork. We take care of everything, from checking your KR.2/KR.3 documents, drawing the house map and arranging the couple's photos, to timing the deposit seasoning, and we send a staff member to accompany you both to the immigration office so everything goes smoothly, without the risk of refusal or cancellation.