Visas · Non-O
Marriage visa
Americans married to a Thai citizen.
Is it for you?
- You're legally married to a Thai citizen
- You want to live in Thailand together long term
- You may want to work in Thailand later
What you need to know
- What it is
- A Non-Immigrant O visa based on marriage, extended one year at a time.
- Money
- ฿400,000 (about US$12,000) in a Thai bank account, or a monthly income of at least ฿40,000 (about US$1,200).
- Marriage
- Your marriage must be registered in Thailand. A US marriage can be registered at a Thai district office after translation and certification.
- Work
- Unlike the retirement visa, you can get a work permit on a marriage visa.
- Watch out
- Expect a home visit or an interview with your spouse at each extension, and photos of your life together.
How we handle it
- Marriage registered in Thailand (we handle translations and certification)
- Thai bank account and funds in place
- Application, then yearly extensions with your spouse
Other options
Compare with the other visas.
- DTVDestination Thailand VisaRemote workers, freelancers and people coming for Muay Thai, cooking school or medical treatment.
- O / O-ARetirement visaAmericans aged 50 or older who want to live in Thailand year-round on savings or a pension.
- LTRLong-Term Resident visaHigh earners, wealthy retirees and remote professionals who want 10 years and the lightest paperwork.
- PrivilegeThailand Privilege (formerly Elite)People who want a long visa with no income or savings test, and are happy to pay for it up front.
Moving in the next year?
Tell us where you are and where you want to be. The first call is free, and we'll tell you honestly what it takes.