Thailand Spouse of a citizen

Entry visa for a foreign spouse of a Thai citizen, followed by an extension of stay granted by the Immigration Bureau on proof of marriage and funds. ^{1 2 3 4}

What you must show

• Income of at least THB 40,000 a month (≈ $1,190) · Average yearly income of at least THB 40,000 (≈ $1,190) per month, as an alternative to the THB 400,000 (≈ $11,900) deposit. ^{1 3}
• Savings of at least THB 400,000 (≈ $11,900) · Bank deposit in Thailand held for the previous 2 months, to cover a year of expenses; for the entry visa the embassy asks for a statement showing at least THB 400,000 (≈ $11,900) for the last 3 months. Alternative to the income test. ^{1 2}

Requirements

• Applicant is lawfully married to a Thai citizen, with the marriage genuine in law and in fact. ^{1 2}
• Applicant holds a Non-Immigrant visa (temporary stay type) before applying for the extension. ¹
• Foreign husband of a Thai wife shows average income of THB 40,000 (≈ $1,190) a month or THB 400,000 (≈ $11,900) in a Thai bank for 2 months. ¹
• Entry visa applicants show a bank statement of at least THB 400,000 (≈ $11,900) covering the last 3 months, or monthly income of THB 40,000 (≈ $1,190). ^{2 3}
• Visa: application forms, passport valid 6 months, photos, flight ticket, copy of marriage certificate and the Thai spouse's passport and ID card. ²
• Extension: form TM.7, passport copy and proof of the marriage relationship. ¹
• Single-entry visa is applied for at a Thai embassy or consulate, or by e-Visa where offered. ^{2 4}
• After entry the applicant and the Thai spouse attend the immigration office in person, bring originals and give statements. ¹
• The extension of stay is at the discretion of the immigration officer. ³

Stay

• Single-entry visa is valid 90 days from issue with a 90-day stay from entry; the Immigration Bureau then decides on an extension of stay.
• Initial permitted stay: 3 months.
• Visa validity: 3 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
• Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.

Work

The visa and extension do not authorise work; a work permit is required for employment.

Family

Children of a Thai national and parents of a Thai national can apply under the same extension category.

Checked 2026-10-11

Official sources

1. Immigration Bureau criteria for extension of temporary stay, including families of Thai nationals and of permanent residents · Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police (Uttaradit Immigration Office) · checked 2026-10-11
2. Non-Immigrant Visa-O (Spouse/Dependent) · Royal Thai Embassy, Pretoria · checked 2026-10-11
3. Spouse and Family Visa · Royal Thai Embassy, London · checked 2026-10-11
4. Non-Immigrant Visa-O (Thai Spouse) · Royal Thai Embassy, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
5. Residence Permit in Thailand: criteria for foreign nationals · Royal Thai Embassy, London, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked 2026-10-11