Non Immigrant O Extension Based on Marriage

[Dylan.t]

Yes - you're right it does need to be stamped by the MFA. I'm not sure if the Thai Embassy in London send it directly to the MFA or back to me to send it on
Also the Thai Embassy only accept cash or postal order,  so I've asked then how i pay their £10 fee.
I'll keep you posted.

[Dylan.t]

I posted my certificate from Surin to the UK GOV at Milton Keynes on August 8th. I didn't receive any acknowledgement from them and they reply to any email enquiries with an automated, standard, fob-off email.
Eventually I received an email on August 30th stating that they had processed my certificate and had sent it by courier to the Royal Thai Embassy in London on  August 22nd.
I knew that the RTE will only accept cash payments and postal orders. I therefore had to ask my sister to post a PO for £10 to pay their fee. My full name and the UK GOV  reference number from MK was written  on the back of the PO.
I emailed the RTE several times to enquire about the progress of the document, but received no replies. Eventually I managed after three attempts to get through by telephone to the legalisation office. The person I spoke to informed me, that they did have my legalised documents and the PO. However they would not post them to me in Thailand. I therefore had to again ask my sister to send a large stamped addressed envelope to the RTE. She received the legalised documents yesterday (Sept 10th) at her address in Wales and will post them to me tomorrow.
I guess the next step will be to get them translated and notarised before sending it to the MFA in Bangkok. I don’t really want to travel to Bangkok for this can I get this part done locally?

[CO-CO]

Just for info.....

86 year old went to immigration to do his marriage extension.

Income letter from British Embassy showed him 3,000 Baht p.m. Light at current exchange rates.

Whilst you can't "mix & match" income and bank deposits on marriage extensions I really thought that immigration would take a lenient view for an 86 year old - especially as he had 120,000+ Baht in deposits.

Naive of me, the bastards charged him 16,000 Baht .......

Next year we will make sure the income letter fully satisfies the 40k p.m. requirement.

Frankly, at 86 years of age I personally wouldn't bother getting an extension.

[Freddy]

Jobsworth approach and a way to line pockets. Think I'd report that for all the good it would do. Fine of 16,000 just reduces his available funds so makes no logical sense.

[urleft]

I learned the hard way that immigration does not allow leeway (unless you grease their palm).  For example I had 800,000 baht in my account over a 4 month period, and it was in another account for over 6 months before that.  However, KCI said it was only seasoned 85 days, not 90 days as required.  It did not matter I could show the money in another Thailand account for the 5 days before, they would not accept it and invalidated my extension. 

http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,7614.msg51901.html#msg51901

So bottom line from my viewpoint is that if you expect some leeway, have some baht to help immigration be understanding.

[CO-CO]

Jobsworth approach and a way to line pockets. Think I'd report that for all the good it would do. Fine of 16,000 just reduces his available funds so makes no logical sense.

I think, as Keith pointed out in #169, Immigration are a law unto themselves and wield the ultimate authority where visas/extensions are concerned.

They were not wrong in either Keith's case or my 86 year old. Nor were they empathetic/sympathetic in each situation.

[Woody]

...is there an online link to T.M 7 Form, of a link to where we apply online? Guess I am a bit lazy, but it would be great to have a linke here for it...
Cheers!

[urleft]

...is there an online link to T.M 7 Form, of a link to where we apply online? Guess I am a bit lazy, but it would be great to have a linke here for it...
Cheers!

Go here, you can download and fill in via computer:   
http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,8136.0.html

However, BI is actually doing the TM 7 as noted in this post (You will need to have the photograph to attach):
http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,9189.0.html

 

[Freddy]

Guys. Is this list still current for extension based on marriage or does anyone who has done it recently have any additional info/amendment.

[Freddy]

 Non Immigrant O  Extension Based on Marriage / Documents needed:

1.
Application form T.M. 7 with one photograph size 4x6 cm.
Visa Fee 1900.-Baht

2.
Copy of passport ( with certified true copy ) 2 copy

3.
Marriage Certificate 2 copy (Copy of marriage registration Papers (Kor Ror.3)

4.
(Tabian Ban)Wife’s house registration 2 copy

5.
Wife’s identity card 2 copy

6.
bank guarantee, signed with the bank manager i pick it up in the bank 1 day before

7.
An updated Bank Book (updated on the same day as the bank guarantee paper),
Showing more than 400.000 (more than 3 month).
OR
Evidence of the male farangs monthly income of 40,000 Baht.
Embassy letter if originating outside Thailand.
Tax reciepts if from within Thailand.

8.
Photos: Front of the house where you live,include you and your wife infront of the house.
Bring photos from your wedding as well, it may also be good.
MAP OF THE HOUSE ADDRESS.

9.
Copy of photo page, visa page and entry/permit to stay stamp page.
Add copy of TM6 departure card. (1 copy is enough) Just sign each copy that is what certification means.

3 to 5 Wife signs all of these and you also sign marriage certificate (it has your name on it).
(only one copy needed)

10.
Need copies of bank book pages also signed. Best to get an update on the day you go to immigration.


Advice:
Please be patient and don't get angry if things get slow or have any further documents the officer requesting you to bring.

*Bring all originals you have with you as well just in case the officer would like to see them as well.
 
 

[gotlost]

An updated Bank Book (updated on the same day as the bank guarantee paper),
Showing more than 400.000 (more than 3 month).

Incorrect only 2 months for a marriage extension. 3 months is for retirement.

[Mutt Daeng]

I've never done an extension based on marriage @ Buriram, only @ Kap Cheung before we were transferred to Buriram. KCI wanted a hand drawn map of where you live.  Might be worth having one ready. I used to do a google map and then trace over it so it looked hand drawn. Hope this helps. Sorry just noticed you have listed this in point 8 DOH!
PS They also wanted a photo of me & Mrs MD sitting on the bed with the wardrobe doors open. Also make sure the photo of you & Mrs in front of the house includes the house number. I think I also had to provide a copy of the Kor Ror 2 (ledger entry) from the amphur which could be no more than 6 months old to prove we were still married.

[Smithy]

I recently read on a Forum  that a poster had just renewed their Yearly Visa Extension on the basis of Working. I know you can get an extension based on Marriage , Retirement and being a Parent of a Child but I have never heard of one based on Working. I have a few friends that work but they all have to leave the country { do border runs } every 90 day's as they are on Non 'O' Visa's. I also have friends that work but are married and have work-permits but they extend their Visa's based on marriage...not because they have a work permit. I have also read that there are even some people that have claimed that they obtained a work permit on their Retirement Visa !!
Does anyone know about this 1 year working Extension and what it entails ( asking for a friend ). 

[Starman]

I recently read on a Forum  that a poster had just renewed their Yearly Visa Extension on the basis of Working. I know you can get an extension based on Marriage , Retirement and being a Parent of a Child but I have never heard of one based on Working. I have a few friends that work but they all have to leave the country { do border runs } every 90 day's as they are on Non 'O' Visa's. I also have friends that work but are married and have work-permits but they extend their Visa's based on marriage...not because they have a work permit. I have also read that there are even some people that have claimed that they obtained a work permit on their Retirement Visa !!
Does anyone know about this 1 year working Extension and what it entails ( asking for a friend ). 

Many many people have extentions based on work. The majority are teachers. The main requirement is a contract between employer and employee. Teaching also requires other documentation such as proof of qualifications and a letter of permission to teach from Teachers' Council of Thailand(if the school is governed by OBEC) . There are a few other things required depending on which immigration office you use.

For jobs outside of teaching you will need to look at the list of jobs that expats are permitted to do in order to be sure you will get a work permit. There is also a minimum wage requirement, which varies according to nationality.

Work permits are no longer issued to those who are here on extensions based on retirement. I too know some e that was issued one in this way but was subsequently told he would have to obtain a new Non B visa in order to obtain an extention ofstay based on work.

[Smithy]

Thanks Starman