Marriage Visa
Thai Marriage Visa
Unfortunately, it is not possible to directly apply for a Thai Marriage Visa. Certain processes have to be followed before your visa is issued. Please ensure that you adhere to all specific requirements during the application process, as insufficient evidence or information may lead to an unsuccessful application attempt.
90-day or 1-Year Non-Immigrant O visa
To go through the process, either a 90-day or 1-Year Non-Immigrant O visa must be obtained from a Thai embassy in a country other than Thailand before applying for a Thai Marriage Visa. Our legal team will gladly help you through the process.
Types of Thai Visa
Tourist Visa
- Valid for 60 days
- Can either be a multiple or single-entry
- Can be extended for up to another 30 days by means of a visa run
- Can convert to a Non-Immigrant Visa
Non-Immigrant Visa
- Valid for 90 days
- Single entry
- Can be extended your stay by doing a visa run going to the border or a nearby city/country
- Obtaining a work permit and opening a bank account is possible
One-Year Non-Immigrant Visa
- Valid for 1 year
- Multiple Entry
- Allowed to stay 90 days per entry
- Have to go to the border and have visa stamped at the immigration (visa run) every 90 days
Marriage Visa and Retirement Visa
There is no direct application for these 2 visa types. The process required special financial requirements for the application and you must simply married to a Thai National. Otherwise, if you want a Retirement Visa in Thailand, you need to be 50 years old or above.
The process is as follows:
- Obtain a non-immigrant visa
- Convert the non-immigrant visa to either a Marriage Visa in Thailand or a Retirement Visa
These are the visa types that will allow you to stay in Thailand for the whole 1 year (renewable) without going to the border or not leaving the kingdom at all.
Business Visa
This visa is specially designed for people who want to do business legally in Thailand. It is also known as Non-Immigrant Business Visa. You can get a work permit, and open a bank account however you still need to do a visa run every 90 days.
Permanent Resident Visa
To qualify for this visa, you must have stayed in Thailand for 3 consecutive with the one-year visa extensions. If you are married to a Thai for 5 years, you must be earning 30,000 Baht/month. If you are single, at least your monthly income should be 80,000 Baht. You just simply present your three years of personal tax statements proving the above-stated income requirements to qualify for a Permanent Resident Visa in Thailand.
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90 Days Visa
The 90-Day Non-Immigrant Visa is an initial visa granted to foreigners for a variety of purposes such as; those wishing to study, for business or investment purposes and those who wish to retire. After a successful application, the holder will be granted a 90-day stay in Thailand from the date of issue stated on the visa. It is possible to extend this for a further 7 days at a local Thai Immigration Office. If all documents meet the required standards, your visa application can be made by mail or in person through the Thai embassy or consulate in your country of domicile. To get the paperwork needed, we gladly offer you our experience.
Business Visa
In order to seek employment or open and operate a business in Thailand, foreigners must procure a Thai Business Visa. This type of visa can be best obtained from your own country. However, business type visas may be extended from within Thailand or outside of the country. That involves a visit to the Thai embassy nearest your location. Getting the paperwork in place from day one, will only fasten the process, and time is often at the essence when wanting to conduct business in Thailand. Allow our legal team to prepare for the application process. We have a proven track record and vast experience in obtaining visas for our clients.
One Year Visa
Dependent upon the nature of the visa application and purpose of the visit, a foreigner wishing to stay in Thailand for an extended period of time, may be issued with a One-Year Multiple-Entry Non-Immigrant Visa. A one-year visa is valid from the initial issue date stated on the visa and it is possible to extend your stay in the country for a further 90 days either on or before the expiration date.
Retirement Visa
Thailand has over the years become a hot spot in Asia for retirement, as the cost of living is low, crime levels are far lower than Europe and the weather is great most days of the year. Many people see Thailand as an excellent place for retirement. The application process for retirement visa in Thailand is pretty straightforward. Over the years, however, this has become a rather confusing subject to many due to the inconsistency in the immigration processes. Allow our legal team at Harwell Legal International to guide you through the process. With our help, your retirement visa is within reach.