Why apply for an Extended stay based on Thai Family/Spouse through The Thaiger?
The Thaiger can help guide you to successfully obtain an extension of stay based on Thai Family/Spouse through our Immigration and Legal Services. With our simple, easy-to-follow application process, you don’t need to deal with bureaucracy. Your private documents and information are safe with us, and our expert team will review them before submission so you can get your application approved.
What is an Extension of Stay based on Thai Family/Spouse?
An extension of stay based on Thai family/spouse permits foreigners who are married to Thai citizens or have Thai family members to stay in Thailand beyond the initial visa period for family reasons. This extension is often granted to Thai nationals’ wives, children, or parents, allowing them to remain in Thailand and live with their Thai family members.
To apply for this extension, individuals must typically hold a valid non-immigrant O visa, also known as a marriage visa if they are married to a Thai citizen or an O visa based on family if they have other familial links with Thai nationals, such as being a parent or child. These visas are obtained from a Thai embassy or consulate overseas before entering Thailand or can be converted from a tourist visa while within the country.
The extension procedure includes presenting required papers, such as marriage or birth certificates confirming family links, to Thai immigration officials for approval. Financial criteria, such as evidence of income or savings, may also be required to establish the ability to support oneself or a family while in Thailand.
What is the application process for an extension based on Thai family/spouse?
Extension applications are submitted at a local immigration office, but they can only be approved at a regional-level immigration office. Therefore, make sure to pay attention to the requirements and the process for a successful extension application. While it may seem complicated, remember that we’ve got your back. Below are the basic guidelines.
Obtain a Non-Immigrant type O Visa
Ideally, first obtain either the single or multiple entry Non-Immigrant O Visa from a Thai Embassy in your Country of residence.
Travel to Thailand
Once you obtain the Non-Immigrant Visa O, you have to travel to Thailand to activate it.
Prepare All the Documents
After you arrive in Thailand and activate your Non-Immigrant Visa O, prepare all of the needed documents to convert (or extend) your initial non-immigrant visa to a marriage visa.
Submitting your Thai Family/Spouse Extension Application
Submit all the necessary documents for the visa application. Your extension application can be submitted within the last 30 days of your current 90-day permission to stay
Wait for your Thai Family/Spouse Extension to be processed.
All you have to do now is wait for the 1 year Thai Family/Spouse extension to be issued. Your application may take 30 days to be considered and approved
What are the Qualifications for a Thai Family/Marriage Extension?
There are, of course, certain qualifications you have to meet to obtain a 1-year extension based on Thai Family/Spouse. The following are some requirements that you, as a foreigner, need to fulfil.
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Thai Family/Spouse Extension Application Services
As long as you meet the qualifications. Below are the Thai Family/Spouse application services we offer based on your location and your needs.
As mentioned before, you need to first obtain a 90-day Non-Immigrant O visa from outside of the country before you can get the one-year marriage visa.
If you are not in the country when the report is due, after re-entry to Thailand, the 90-day duration before the next reporting count will start again.
Key Points:
- Ideal if you’re currently residing in Thailand.
- Easy application process.
- Quick approval.
Did you enter Thailand as a tourist but now want apply for a 1 year extension based on Thai Family/Spouse? Let us help you with changing to a Non-O at a local Immigration office as a prelude to applying for a 1-year extension of stay. You must have at least 15 days remaining on your current permit of stay as the process can take up to 14 days to complete.
The Non-O stamp will permit you to stay for a further 90 days. We can then apply for a 1-year extension of stay based on Thai Family/Spouse within the last 30 days of that 90 days granted by obtaining a Non-O.
Key Points:
- Change your Tourist status to that of non-immigrant status.
- Apply for a 1-year extension of stay.
- Easy and simple application process.
You can renew your 1 year Thai Family/Spouse extension if you want to, but make sure to hand in your application form at least 30 days before your current extension of stay expires. This is because the extension renewal can take several weeks to process.
When renewing your Thai Family/Spouse extension, you need to prove that you are still legally married or have Thai children and you meet the financial requirements. You need to provide all the documents you supplied the first time you applied for your Thai Family/Spouse extension.
Key Points:
- Renew your marriage visa for another year.
- The documents you need to provide are more or less the same for each extension of stay application.
- Easy to follow and straightforward process.
Registration in Thailand for Foreigners
Efficiently register your marriage at a local Amphur (Thai district office) within a week. Our expert team provides comprehensive guidance throughout the process, ensuring a smooth journey for your special day in Thailand.
Streamlined Thai Marriage Registration in Less Than a Week
Service Overview:
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- Expert Guidance; Receive dedicated assistance from our experienced team
- Efficient Process: Complete your marriage registration in under a week
- Attention to Detail: We meticulously handle all paperwork and logistics
- Stress-Free Experience: Enjoy your celebration while we manage the formalities
Thailand One-Year Spouse Visa Application Package
TSL expert team provides comprehensive assistance for Thailand (Non-O) Spouse Visa applications, ensuring a smooth process for spouses looking to join their partners in Thailand.
Smoothly Reunite with Your Spouse in Thailand
Complete Services Offered:
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- Complete Application Guidance
- Assistance in accurately completing the visa application
- Support in gathering all necessary documentation and requirements
- Application Submission and Tracking
- Handling the submission of your application to Thai authorities
- Monitoring the progress and providing regular updates
- Interview Preparation
- Preparing you for any interviews or inquiries from Thai immigration officials
- Post-Approval Support
- Guidance on next steps after visa approval, including travel and settling in Thailand
You don’t have to be afraid of being separated from your Thai spouse or Thai children with a extension.
Having a Thai Spouse extension allows me to stay together with my wife. I got married in the country while I was still on my tourist visa. The Thaiger helped me convert it easily and quickly to a Thai Spouse extension. They were swift and efficient. I had so many questions, but they answered everything thoroughly. Genuinely excellent customer service and takes the hassle out of applying for my extension.
Top tip: If you want the process to be quick and smooth, make sure all of the required documents are ready in one place.
Important Information
We have listed several important pieces of information for you to know about the Thai Family/Spouse extension applications.
1. Address notification – You must confirm your current address or residence to the nearest immigration office every 90 days. If you are not in the country when the report is due, after re-entry to Thailand, the next 90-day notification becomes due 89 days from the date of re-entry. The date of entry counts as day 1. These are commonly known as 90-day reports.
2. Re-entry Permit – If you intend to exit and re-enter Thailand during your 1-year extension of stay, you should opt for the multiple re-entry permit. With this permit, you will be able to exit and enter Thailand under the same visa and extension of stay without additional steps being required. If you must exit Thailand temporarily while you are on a Single-Entry permit, you must obtain a re-entry permit from your local immigration office or a Thai International airport before you depart from Thailand. This re-entry permit keeps any remaining permission of stay from your extension valid on re-entry. The entry clearance office will permit you to stay until the expiry date of your extension. If you intend to stay in Thailand for the duration of your 1-year extension, then you do not need a re-entry permit.
3. Finances – The Thai Family/Spouse extension is valid for 1 year and can be renewed each year providing you meet the current financial requirements as set by the immigration bureau.
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Other Related Services
The Thaiger also provides more interesting services you may need along with your marriage visa extensions. Check out the following related services for an enjoyable life in Thailand.
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Marriage in Thailand
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Legal Services
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Other Common Visa Types for Thailand
Below are some of the most common visa types for staying in Thailand for retirement, work, business, study, staying with a Thai family/Spouse or long-term Visas.
Retirement
Planning to spend your retirement years in Thailand? You’ll initially need to obtain a Non-Immigrant O or O-A type Visa from your Thai Embassy. Extensions of your permission of stay can be applied for at local Immigration offices.
Employment Visa
Whether you intend to work for an employer or start a business, foreigners will need to obtain a Non-Immigrant B Visa to legally work, start a business, or invest in Thailand. Annual extensions of your permission of stay granted on entry are available at local Immigration offices. Work permits are also required to work legally in Thailand.
Education Visa
If you want to study, participate in projects, seminars, internships, or attend training courses you should start with the Non-Immigrant Education Visa from your Thai Embassy. 90-day extensions of your permission of stay granted on entry are available at local Immigration offices.
Business
Whether you intend to work for an employer or start a business, the Non-Immigrant B Visa is the correct choice for foreign nationals interested in working or, starting a business in Thailand. Annual extensions of your permission of stay can be applied for at a local immigration office. Work permits are also required for foreigners to work legally in Thailand.
Thailand Elite Visa
The Thai Elite Visa allows foreigners to reside in Thailand for longer-term stays of 5, 10, or even 20 years. These Visas include a range of other benefits as well. If you are an investor or a business owner who lives in Thailand travels to Thailand multiple times a year, this visa may be the ideal solution for you to save time by avoiding the hassles of annual visa renewals and 90-day reporting requirements of other visa types.
Other Visa
Looking for other visa types not listed above? We’ve got you. Thailand offers many options for visitors including education and medical visas. Contact us so we can help you access those options more easily.
Other Services
If you need to extend your stay in Thailand, need help with 90-day reporting, need to cancel or change a visa type or work permit, or even need advice about a visa run while you work out your long term visa solution in Thailand, we are always ready to help. Let us help make your stay in the Land of Smiles more convenient and stress free.