Thread: Can I get a marriage visa?

I'm in a similar position.

Non Imm O seems the best option IMHO

Originally Posted by MeMock

just fly to Perth in a few months and get another 15 months on a non imm o.

Definitely, from personal experience.

Thetters, I was at Maesai Imm a few weeks back and the boss quite firmly told me next year was going to require 250K in the bank 2 months prior.

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Great news
I hope he is correct.

Any idea how much for an extension based on retirement ?

^ A lot of water will flow under King Rama VIII Bridge till next year.

Originally Posted by Thetyim

Get another Non Imm O

You need to show a monthly income of 40k baht per month earned by you alone or 400k baht in the Bank.

You have to jump through all the hoops so if it is only for 2 years I wouldn't bother.

Never been asked to prove any financials getting a non O in OZ

You don't need cash in the bank for a non imm o.

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Sorry, my post was badly written
I will edit it for clarity

Sorry No Thetters, we didn't talk retirement as the boss ( she ) knows I'm just a pauper living in the sticks.

I could have been stuffed with a 20K fine for my wife but they let that go. We just got a marriage cert from the Amphur, certified via a local agency and gritted our teeth.

I've been on a marriage visa for a few years now- not hard to get.

Problem is they keep changing the requirements. On my second renewal they wanted photos taken inside and outside the house, now apparently they want your marriage certificate to be certified by the local Amphur. I also heard they now require the 400k in your bank 3 months prior to renewal- they never used to. Who knows what will change next time around- but it's still a lot less hassle than flying to Perth, unless you planned to anyway.

Probably the best thing is for your wife to call Immigration in Phibun, and see what they require. I get the idea it even varies between different offices.

Originally Posted by sabang

On my second renewal they wanted photos taken inside and outside the house

I was asked if we had any sitting on the bed together. I tried to be funny and asked if they wanted any with me sitting on the crapper. Not a hint of a smile on the officers face.

[QUOTE="sabang"]I get the idea it even varies between different offices. QUOTE]It sure does. Giving me the belief that they're a bunch of half wits who don't understand instructions. I hope this site isn't being monitored ? If so you're all very nice people. And I'm from Venus.

Originally Posted by chitown

I tried to be funny and asked if they wanted any with me sitting on the crapper. Not a hint of a smile on the officers face.

They've heard it a thousand times. Funny the first time though.

Cheers everyone, sounds like I am off to Perth for another non imm o!

I say Perth because I know that I am guaranteed of getting the visa - is there anywhere else a lot closer that I would have almost the same chance of getting one?

Perth is the best bet, Mate.

on what basis do you apply for the Non Imm O?

Originally Posted by MeMock

I say Perth because I know that I am guaranteed of getting the visa - is there anywhere else a lot closer that I would have almost the same chance of getting one?

No. Perth is the nearest dead-cert.

Visiting friends has always worked for me. That's through Hull though. They might want a bit more info at Perth.

Originally Posted by MeMock

I say Perth because I know that I am guaranteed of getting the visa - is there anywhere else a lot closer that I would have almost the same chance of getting one?

I think your home country is a certainty. If you go to KL or Jakarta etc, they may not give you the year

Originally Posted by jandajoy

Visiting friends has always worked for me. That's through Hull though. They might want a bit more info at Perth.

Nope. When I was there they gave a guy a year Non-Imm O to play golf. He was too stupid to provide a passport style photo, so the woman cut up the holiday snap he had brought along.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

When I was there they gave a guy a year Non-Imm O to play golf. He was too stupid to provide a passport style photo, so the woman cut up the holiday snap he had brought along.

Good service.....

Originally Posted by MeMock

I say Perth because I know that I am guaranteed of getting the visa - is there anywhere else a lot closer that I would have almost the same chance of getting one?

I hear Brisbane is the best place and that where i am getting mine next monday . cheers