Because of the increase in demand for visas favouring foreign spouses of Thai nationals, the Royal Thai Embassy began issuing the Thailand marriage visa. This visa is under the category of Non-Immigrant "O".

The Non-Immigrant "O" visa serves as an entry visa. Single entry (with 3-month validity) and multiple entries (one-year validity) are available. Some visas issued have an initial allowable length of stay is 90 days if you only have the single entry non-immigrant visa and not the one year visa. However, holders of this visa may engage in any form of employment during their stay upon applying for a Thai work permit.

Royal Thai Embassy in London

The Royal Thai Embassy in London is responsible for processing the requests for Thailand marriage visas. It is situated at No. 29, Queen's Gate, London. They receive applications during office hours from 9.30- 12.30 hrs on normal working days.

Thai Marriage Visa Application

Customarily, the Thailand marriage visa application preparation is being carried out either personally by the foreign spouse or through a Thailand visa agency to the Royal Thai Embassy in London.

Applicants should be prepared to present their passports with at least 12 months of validity on the filing date. A complete set of recent passport-sized photographs and supporting documents are necessary.

The ancillary documents will need to be shown as proof of financial adequacy and eligibility for the type of visa requested. Royal Thai embassy requires 40,000 THB per month income or 400,000 THB in a bank account. Supporting documents mainly consist of bank statements, birth certificates and marriage certificates.

Approval

The consular officers bestow these visas to those they find qualified, considering the submitted documents and Immigration Laws of Thailand. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

If the applicant successfully meets the qualifications of the Thai marriage visa and the consular officer approves, the said visa will be duly issued in his name. This, in effect, allows his travel into Thailand; notwithstanding, the immigration officer at the port of entry still has the final say on who is qualified to be admitted and stay.

Extension of Stay

The period of allowable stay normally does not exceed 90 days unless. Those who want to extend their stay may apply either at a Thai embassy or the Office of Immigration Bureau in Bangkok for a stay of up to one year period. they can renew the process each year if the Thai Marriage visa applicant again meets the qualifications. The Thai Immigration office has recently moved from its old location on Soi Suan Plu off South Sathorn Road, Bangkok, to a new office at the Government Center, Chaengwattana Road Soi 7.

Immigration Solicitors London provides immigration services for a Thai Marriage visa for UK citizens.