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Phuket • Thailand

Non-Immigrant O — Marriage to a Thai National

Foreign nationals legally married to a Thai citizen who wish to live in Thailand with their family.

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Visa validity

Single-entry validity of 3 months with an initial 90-day permission to stay.

Permitted length of stay

Annual extensions inside Thailand once the financial test and relationship checks are satisfied.

Eligibility and documents

Application process

  1. Register the marriage correctly; overseas marriages must be legalised and recorded at the district office
  2. Apply for the Non-O abroad, or change visa category in Thailand if eligible
  3. Season the bank balance for the required period before filing
  4. File TM.7 at your local immigration office; interviews and home visits are common

Extension of stay in Thailand

Year-by-year extensions on marriage grounds; the financial and family conditions must be maintained throughout. Approval remains discretionary.

Common pitfalls

FAQ — Non-Immigrant O — Marriage to a Thai National

Who can apply for the Non-Immigrant O — Marriage to a Thai National?

Foreign nationals legally married to a Thai citizen who wish to live in Thailand with their family.

What is the difference between visa validity and permitted stay?

Single-entry validity of 3 months with an initial 90-day permission to stay. — Annual extensions inside Thailand once the financial test and relationship checks are satisfied.

Which documents are required?

Marriage certificate (Kor Ror 2) and family status registration if married abroad · Thai spouse's house registration and ID card · Financial evidence per Immigration criteria — THB 400,000 held in a Thai bank account in the applicant's name for the required seasoning period, or monthly income of THB 40,000 · Photographs of the shared home and a map, as required locally · Form TM.7 with copies of the relevant passport pages

What is the application process?

Register the marriage correctly; overseas marriages must be legalised and recorded at the district office → Apply for the Non-O abroad, or change visa category in Thailand if eligible → Season the bank balance for the required period before filing → File TM.7 at your local immigration office; interviews and home visits are common

How do I extend my stay in Thailand?

Year-by-year extensions on marriage grounds; the financial and family conditions must be maintained throughout. Approval remains discretionary.

What are the most common reasons for refusal?

Bank funds not seasoned for the required period before filing · Overseas marriage not yet recorded at the Thai district office · Assuming marriage status alone permits work — a work permit is still required · Moving house without a TM30 filing, creating inconsistent address records

Which authority decides the application?

Immigration Bureau together with the district registrar. — every approval is at the discretion of the deciding officer; we do not guarantee outcomes.

How much does your service cost?

Fees depend on the visa category, document volume and filing location. Contact our team by phone, LINE or email for a quotation for your case.

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Sources: Immigration Bureau · Consular Affairs (MFA) — criteria, processing times and permitted stay can change by official announcement, and every approval is at the discretion of the deciding officer. Please verify with the responsible authority before acting.

Official sources referenced

Government fees and processing times on this page were last verified in July 2026 by our Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Figures follow published agency schedules, may change without notice, and actual turnaround depends on each authority's queue. Please reconfirm with the issuing authority before you file.