Thai Wife Extension of Stay: Requirements and Procedures Explained

EXTENSION OF STAY BASED ON HAVING A THAI WIFE.

EXTENSION OF STAY BASED ON HAVING A THAI WIFE.

  • Published: 7th June, 2018

EXTENSION OF STAY BASED ON HAVING A THAI WIFE.

(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IMMIGRANT)

(2) In case of marriage with a Thai lady, the husband who is an alien must have an average annual income of not less than 40,000 baht per month or a money deposit in a local Thai bank of not less than 400,000 baht for the past 2 months for expenses within a year.

Letter from your Thai Bank showing balance and up to date bank book.

If income from outside Thailand: Letter from your Embassy showing income. Now may also need proof of income as back up.

If Income from Thailand: Statements showing income Tax receipts.

Marriage Registry entry. (Kor Ror 2) Also copies of TM6 Arrival/Departure Card, divorce certificate if your wife has been married before.

Your Passport.Copies of everything.

Photos of you and your Wife in and around the house.

A map showing the way to your house.

Passport size photos and 1,900 Baht fee.

Take your Wife to be interviewed.

One or two witnesses may be required.

You will be given a 30 day under consideration stamp.

Go back in a month and get the remainder.

IF APPLYING AT CHIANG MAI IMMIGRATION WILL ALSO NEED:

1. Sor Tor Mor Song, 2 copies, Acknowledgement of Terms and Conditions for Visa Extension;

2. Acknowledgement of penalties for visa overstay 2 copies.

3. TM7 for Chiang Mai is different from website and other offices, this and other forms available from Chiang Mai Immigration, or you will have to rewrite them when you arrive.

4.Last but not least, map to your house, written on their form, not plain paper.

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