Non-O Extension (Marriage to Thai National) × Chinese passport (PRC) — 1-year Non-O extension via marriage to a Thai national — THB 400,000 deposit in a Thai bank for ≥ 2 mo, OR THB 40,000/mo income · Police Order 327/2557 §2.18 (Marriage) · Immigration Act B.E. 2522 §35
1-year Non-O extension via marriage to a Thai national — THB 400,000 deposit in a Thai bank for ≥ 2 mo, OR THB 40,000/mo income For Chinese passport (PRC) applicants นักลงทุน/เจ้าของบริษัท/นักเรียนจีนในไทย (Elite Visa, LTR, ผู้ปกครองนักเรียน) — NYC Visa pre-audits every document, files TM.30, queues at Immigration Bureau (Chaeng Wattana) or province where spouse's tabian baan is registered, and handles 90-day reporting afterwards.
Criteria: Thai marriage registered (Kor Ror 2) · THB 400,000 deposit in a Thai bank in foreigner's name ≥ 2 months before filing, OR THB 40,000/m income · proof of address at Thai spouse's tabian baan · police home visit & interview — Government fee THB 1,900
Document checklist: TM.7 · passport · Kor Ror 2 + Kor Ror 3 (marriage cert) · spouse's Thai ID + house book · bankbook + bank letter for THB 400k OR salary slips · family photos at home · map to home
Filing point: Immigration Bureau (Chaeng Wattana) or province where spouse's tabian baan is registered — appointment booking recommended to skip queues
Common pitfall for Chinese passport (PRC) files: Common pitfall: deposit hasn't sat for a full 2 months before filing date — automatic rejection. Wire as one lump sum and let it season untouched for the entire 2-month window
Best fit: Foreigners married to Thai nationals · entrepreneurs relocating with family · pre-retirement expats married to Thais — typically combined with TM.30, Work Permit renewal, and multi Re-Entry Permit.
Thai marriage registered (Kor Ror 2) · THB 400,000 deposit in a Thai bank in foreigner's name ≥ 2 months before filing, OR THB 40,000/m income · proof of address at Thai spouse's tabian baan · police home visit & interview
TM.7 · passport · Kor Ror 2 + Kor Ror 3 (marriage cert) · spouse's Thai ID + house book · bankbook + bank letter for THB 400k OR salary slips · family photos at home · map to home
Immigration Bureau (Chaeng Wattana) or province where spouse's tabian baan is registered
Common pitfall: deposit hasn't sat for a full 2 months before filing date — automatic rejection. Wire as one lump sum and let it season untouched for the entire 2-month window
Foreigners married to Thai nationals · entrepreneurs relocating with family · pre-retirement expats married to Thais
Verify all documents — TM.30, financials, employment / school letters meet current Non-O Extension (Marriage to Thai National) checklist
Property owner files TM.30 online before you queue (THB 800–2,000 fine if skipped)
Queue at Immigration Bureau (Chaeng Wattana) or province where spouse's tabian baan is registered — submit TM.7 + dossier, pay THB 1,900 fee, face interview
Receive 30-day Under Consideration stamp, return for final stamp; may be selected for home visit
Final stamp for 365 days · obtain Re-Entry Permit BEFORE any departure
File 90-day report online · keep TM.30 updated on every address change
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Non-O Extension (Marriage to Thai National) for Chinese passport (PRC) holders: adds 365 days · Thai marriage registered (Kor Ror 2) · THB 400,000 deposit in a Thai bank in foreigner's name ≥ 2 months befor
Usually 1 day — sometimes "Under Consideration" up to 30 days
Must buy Re-Entry Permit first (Single THB 1,000 / Multi THB 3,800)
Counts from the new stamp date — file online via tm47 portal or in-person
Every address change or re-entry triggers a fresh TM.30 within 24 hours
Fine THB 500/day up to THB 20,000 + possible 1–10-year blacklist
Yes — Change of Visa Status (TM.86/87) THB 2,000, provided you meet the new type's criteria
Not for meetings — Tourist visa works. Paid work requires Non-B
Common pitfall: deposit hasn't sat for a full 2 months before filing date — automatic rejection. Wire as one lump sum and let it season untouched for the entire 2-month window
Choosing the right Non-O Extension (Marriage to Thai National) · Chinese passport (PRC) provider directly impacts the success and turnaround of your case. NYC Visa & Translation has worked with Immigration Bureau since 2010, handling a broad real-world caseload across government documents, certified translations, and documents intended for use abroad. Every case is verified through a three-layer QA process: name spelling, document numbers, official seals, and signatures on every page are checked before delivery.
Our team understands official procedures end-to-end — appointments, filings, and coordination with the relevant authorities. You do not have to travel back and forth or risk rejection. Our Non-O Extension (Marriage to Thai National) · Chinese passport (PRC) service supports Express handling that completes in half the standard turnaround.
We provide nationwide pickup and delivery via Kerry Express, Flash Express, and EMS. Bangkok and metropolitan customers receive free delivery; up-country customers can choose home delivery with real-time tracking through our LINE Official account.
Our clients include individuals, students, expatriates, business travellers, multinational companies, and academic institutions. We handle every document type — house registration, ID card, passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate, diploma, transcript, employment certificate, power of attorney, business contracts, and medical records.
Our Non-O Extension (Marriage to Thai National) · Chinese passport (PRC) workflow runs in six clear stages: (1) receive originals and copies, (2) QA-audit the source for issues that would cause rejection, (3) translate through a native-speaker linguist, (4) certify with the authority required by the receiving country, (5) file and follow up at each government touchpoint, and (6) deliver plus retain a signed PDF you can re-download for five years. A single Case Officer owns your file end-to-end, eliminating hand-off errors that plague larger firms.
We invest continuously in compliance practices aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), Thailand PDPA (personal-data protection), and AES-256 file encryption. Every upload runs over TLS 1.3 only. Enterprise and law-firm clients can request an NDA before intake — our legal team signs same-day.
Beyond single-document work, we bundle end-to-end packages for clients preparing multiple certificates at once — e.g. a "moving abroad" bundle (house registration + birth + marriage + diploma + transcript with MFA + embassy) that reduces the number of trips and total lead time versus filing each item separately. Approval remains at the discretion of the receiving authority; contact our team for scope and fees.
What sets us apart is a 15-year direct working relationship with the destination authority — Immigration Bureau — so we anticipate regulation changes, format tweaks, and queue timing before they hit your case, and brief you in advance. Approval outcomes always remain at the sole discretion of the authority; what we control is document completeness, formatting and lodgement timing.
Non-O Extension (Marriage to Thai National) × Chinese passport (PRC) — 1-year Non-O extension via marriage to a Thai national — THB 400,000 deposit in a Thai bank for ≥ 2 mo, OR THB 40,000/mo income · Police Order 327/2557 §2.18 (Marriage) · Immigration Act B.E. 2522 §35
Answers to the Thailand visa questions applicants actually ask: the BOI-administered LTR visa, the DTV for remote workers and Thai Soft Power activities, filing through Thai e-Visa, and extending stay on form TM.7 — plus which supporting documents must be translated and certified. Based on MFA, Immigration Bureau and BOI announcements. (27+ search topics covered)
Need your documents reviewed or your case assessed? Ask our team by phone, LINE, or email. We reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–15:00, ICT).
Keep three concepts separate: the visa (permission to travel), the permission to stay stamped at entry, and the work permit. A visa never guarantees admission — the immigration officer at the border decides.
Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.
Applying abroad, applying online, or adjusting status inside Thailand give different lengths of stay and later flexibility.
| Route | When to use | Certifying authority | Approx. duration | Rejection risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply at a Thai embassy or consulate abroad | You can plan ahead and want the correct category from the outset | Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General | Variable by post | Document lists and residency rules differ per post — check that specific post |
| Official e-Visa system | Your category and country of residence are supported online | MFA Thailand e-Visa system | Variable — file well before the travel date | Files not matching the system's format specification are auto-rejected |
| Change or extend status inside Thailand | You are already in Thailand and meet the published criteria | Immigration Bureau | Variable — file several days before expiry | Too few days remaining forces you to leave and re-apply |
Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.
Our team has worked on cross-border documents, certified translation and government liaison for over 15 years. Most rejections we see are not caused by missing paperwork but by choosing the wrong route on day one, so we always start with a case assessment.
We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.
Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.
We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.
We read the refusal reasons, identify the underlying cause, and plan a resubmission that answers what the authority asked for.
Rather not learn by trial and error? Send your case details and document photos for a review — reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.
Many district offices require a single-status or marital-status affirmation issued by the applicant's embassy or consulate, translated into Thai and legalised before submission. Confirm the format with your embassy first.
Assets in different countries may fall under different laws. Define jurisdiction and the asset list first, then translate and certify only the documents actually required.
Receiving authorities often limit how old a certified copy may be. Ask about the accepted validity period first, then request the copy and start translation.
Names in translations, registration records and supporting documents must match the passport character for character. A single-letter difference is the most common rejection cause.
Old certified copies of house registration, single-status affirmations or birth certificates can be refused even when the content is correct.
Some civil-registration matters are tied to the district recorded in the house registration. Filing elsewhere may be refused or take longer.
Files are often complete on the Thai side while the foreign party's documents still lack the correct certification chain, blocking submission on the appointment day.
Most documents for overseas use require translation certification by the Department of Consular Affairs. A translation agency stamp alone is often not accepted.
Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
These topics reflect the rules and practice of the relevant authorities and can change. Confirm with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.
Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
A visa outcome is the consulate's discretion, so judge a provider on process, not promises. Reliable providers state the current published requirements of your destination, prepare a file that matches them, explain what happens if the consulate asks for more, and never claim guaranteed approval. Anyone promising a result is describing something they do not control.
| Option | Best for | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Apply yourself | Straightforward profiles with complete documentation | You carry the burden of tracking requirement changes and appointment slots. |
| Document-preparation service | Applicants with complex financial or employment evidence | Confirm whether appointment booking is included in the scope. |
| Full handling including appointments | Families and deadline-bound travel | Biometrics and interviews still require the applicant in person. |