Marriage Visa
Stay with Your Loved One in the Land of Smiles
If you’re married to a Thai citizen, the Marriage Visa—officially known as the Non-Immigrant O Visa (based on marriage)—lets you live in Thailand with your spouse legally and long-term.
What is Marriage Visa?
The Non-Immigrant O (Marriage) visa allows foreigners married to Thai nationals to stay in Thailand for one year at a time, with the option to extend annually. It is one of the most stable pathways for spouses of Thai citizens to legally live and work in Thailand.
Key Features
• Valid for 1 year, renewable annually
• Allows multiple re-entries (with re-entry permit)
• Work permit is possible upon application
• Ideal for couples wishing to build a life together in Thailand
申请基本要求
• Passport with at least 6 months validity
• Thai marriage certificate (officially registered)
• Copy of Thai spouse’s ID card & house registration (Tabien Baan)
• Evidence of financial means
• Photos of the couple living together
• Proof of residence in Thailand
How to Apply?
5 simple steps
Apply for a 90-day Non-O Visa from the Thai Embassy or Consulate abroad
Enter Thailand and collect supporting documents
Convert to a 1-year Marriage Visa at Thai Immigration
Report to immigration every 90 days
Renew yearly (with the same financial requirements)
Frequently asked questions
If you have any questions regarding marriage visa in Thailand or need guidance on required documents, our experts are here to help!
Any foreigner who is legally married to a Thai citizen—regardless of gender—is eligible to apply for a Non-Immigrant O (Marriage) visa.
Yes! You can apply for a 90-day Non-O visa at a Thai Embassy or Consulate abroad, and once in Thailand, we’ll help you convert it to a 1-year extension based on marriage.
Yes—but you’ll need to apply for a work permit separately. Once your Marriage Visa is approved, WL&L can guide you through the work permit process.
The full process (from 90-day visa to 1-year extension) usually takes 3–4 weeks, depending on how fast you provide your documents. With WL&L, we’ll speed things up for you!
Yes! As of January 2025, same-sex marriage is legally recognized in Thailand. LGBTQ+ couples have the same rights and can apply for the Marriage Visa just like any other couple.
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