Thai Marriage Visa Requirements
The Thailand marriage visa - officially a Non-Immigrant O visa based on marriage to a Thai citizen - lets foreign spouses live long term in Thailand with annual renewals. Approval depends on a registered marriage, financial proof in the applicant's name, and ongoing compliance with immigration rules.
At Thai Visa Centre in Bangkok, we process marriage visa extensions weekly. Rejections usually trace to bank seasoning, missing TM30, or income affidavits prepared outside Thailand. This guide covers current requirements in plain language.
Verify for your passport and embassy posting.
Verify for your passport and embassy posting.
Verify for your passport and embassy posting.
Verify for your passport and embassy posting.
Overview
You generally need all of the following:
At Thai Visa Centre in Bangkok, we handle cases like this every week. Confirm current requirements on thaievisa.go.th and tdac.immigration.go.th within two weeks of travel or application.
Short answer: The Thailand marriage visa - officially a Non-Immigrant O visa based on marriage to a Thai citizen - lets foreign spouses live long term in Thailand with annual renewals. Approval depends on a registered marriage, financial proof in the applicant's name, and ongoing compliance wi
Financial requirements - choose one route
| Route | Requirement | Typical evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bank deposit | 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account in your name | Passbook, bank letter, statements - often 2 months maintained before extension |
| Income | 40,000 THB per month verifiable income | Embassy income affidavit in Bangkok plus pension or employment proof |
Extension to one year in Thailand
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| TM7 extension form | Application |
| Passport, visa page, entry stamp | Identity and status |
| TM30 receipt | Address reported by landlord |
| Marriage certificate copy | Basis of O visa |
| Thai spouse ID + house book copies | Spouse verification |
| 400,000 THB bank evidence or 40,000 THB/month income proof | Financial qualification |
| Passport photos | File requirement |
| Extension fee | Pay at immigration - verify locally |
Ongoing obligations
| Obligation | What it means |
|---|---|
| 90-day reporting | Report address to immigration every 90 days - /guides/90-day-reporting-step-by-step |
| TM30 | Landlord reports your address within 24 hours of move-in - /guides/about-tm30-thailand |
| Re-entry permit | Required if single-entry and you travel abroad mid-extension - /faq/do-i-need-a-re-entry-permit |
| TDAC | Complete before every re-entry - tdac.immigration.go.th |
Who qualifies?
You generally need all of the following:
Immigration expects a genuine marriage. Interviews and document checks occur in some cases.
Embassy application - first 90-day visa
Apply at a Thai embassy or via e-Visa after marriage registration:
Checklists vary by embassy - London, Los Angeles, and Vientiane posts differ. Download the list for your applying location.
Applying for a Thailand marriage visa?
Our Bangkok team reviews financial evidence, TM30, and extension packets before you queue at immigration.
*Requirements vary by embassy and immigration office. Verify current thresholds before applying.*
Step-by-step process
Follow these named steps when planning your timeline. Adjust for your nationality and embassy posting.
Passport and photos
Passport and photos
Marriage certificate
translated and legalised if issued abroad
Thai spouse's ID card and house registration (tabien baan)
Thai spouse's ID card and house registration (tabien baan)
Bank statements or income proof meeting thresholds above
Bank statements or income proof meeting thresholds above
Completed application forms from thaievisa.go.th/main/visa/marriage
Completed application forms from thaievisa.go.th/main/visa/marriage
Flight itinerary
some posts require
Common mistakes
- Applying before district office registration is complete
- Large last-minute deposit into Thai bank - immigration flags sudden transfers
- Income affidavit missing or prepared abroad instead of at embassy in Bangkok
- Expired TM30 or missing 90-day report on extension day
- Leaving Thailand on single-entry visa without re-entry permit
- Assuming Elite or DTV status removes marriage financial rules when switching categories
Related questions
Q:Can we use a joint bank account?
A:Policies vary - many officers want 400,000 THB in the foreign applicant's sole name. Confirm at your immigration office.
Q:Does divorce affect the visa?
A:Yes - marriage-based extensions end when the marriage no longer qualifies. Seek legal and immigration advice promptly.
Q:Can I convert from retirement visa to marriage visa?
A:Yes - see /faq/convert-a-retirement-visa-to-marriage-visa
Q:Are same-sex marriages eligible?
A:Follow current Thai law and immigration practice - see /faq/can-same-sex-couples-marry-in-thailand
Q:Do immigration rules in this FAQ apply to every nationality?
A:Many principles are universal, but embassy document requirements and visa exemption lists vary by passport. Confirm your nationality on thaievisa.go.th before acting.
Q:When was this FAQ last reviewed?
A:June 2026. Fees, financial thresholds, and embassy procedures change without notice. Verify within two weeks of travel or application.
Official references
Official sources verified June 2026. Immigration practice varies by province. Confirm your passport and entry method before you travel or extend.