15 Years In THAILAND & They Will Still KICK Me OUT Without This….🇹🇭
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15 Years In THAILAND & They Will Still KICK Me OUT Without This….🇹🇭
If you ever wondered the step by step of getting a Non-O Marriage Visa in Thailand here it is. We detail the marriage visa requirements in Thailand, which are similar to the retirement visa in Thailand (but not the same). We have to do this marriage visa every year or they kick me out!
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I am on a retirement visa and annually extend in Sisaket. I agree it is always stressful until it is done, despite professional officers being friendly. The important thing you point out is the requirements are clear and not difficult to achieve as long as you merely comply. Well done Ryan. To anyone in doubt, tackle it as a Thai under the Nike principle, don't think too much, just do it!
It's a bit of a shame that the Thai government makes it so difficult for Westerners who start a family in Thailand while Thais who move to the West get a permanent residence after a few years.
I often think this - even if it’s 10 years and you have to show you live together and you can speak Thai or whatever extra they ask. So many families are separated by this 🙏
Is a joke really with this annual hassle
Not a shame.Backward
@@lifeinruralthailand Have you ever thought about getting a Residence Permit instead of renewing a marriage visa every year?
Yep. It's crazy.
I’m still on immi o Visa. And I am blessed with a wife that becomes singularly focused every 12 months. She takes total control and checks and triple checks before we visit the immigration department. We were out at Phatum Thani and now we are at Samut Prakan. On every occasion Thanya engages the authorities and covers all of their questions or concerns perfectly. As I said I am blessed. Next March we are “upgrading” to full retirement visa which will means no 3 monthly reporting only annually.
Full visa?
I think you will find that you have to renew the visa annually, but, you have to check in with Immigration every 90 days.
I agree with your assessment of the Buriram Immigration Officers. They're friendly, helpful, efficient and make the Visa renewal procedure less stressful.
After watching what is happening back in the USA with their open borders fiasco, I don't mind the requirements for my Retirement Visa and respect the Thai government. It's something I was aware of before moving here and feel it's just the "cost" of living in such a wonderful country.
a friend of mine just got Citezenship - a Brit, if you have been on the same Non B for at least 5 years its worth starting the application. It seems to be getting easier, I know 3 people this year alone that got their Thai citezenship. I would apply but I jump around visas too much. YOu need to be on the same Non B or Non 0 for at least 5 years before applying
Stressful time of year. It's hard to feel secure, when you have to do this every year! It's good that Damo is so organised with it all. Makes it easier to sort out.
Retirement visa here and yes it's the one stressful day of the year even though we have a good relationship with IO and never had a problem still get butterflies❤😂
Me too - but I always get a rush once it’s all issued - one more year! 😅
Otis is so cool… ! Hugo is growing quickly…
He surprises me all the time Don!
A well timed vlog, thanks guys. I am just started going through the process of getting my first .marriage visa. A headache for my wife, i'm sure.
Good luck with your approval.
I just did it 3 weeks ago but it is always stressful, got it cleared Dec 1 . Same Every year but at least the officers here in Mueang Surin was really nice.
Always interesting and informative and entertaining wishing you all a Happy Christmas thank you for all of the vlogs through this year
Healthy and Happy New Years to All…
You too Don!
I am a Brit with Thai wife and we have 10 year-old daughter. I bought a condo here 15 years ago. I have worked here 12 years with full contracts and tax payment details. I qualify for both PR and even Citizenship but the corruption and 'additional VIP' (never discussed online) payments make these options unaffordable for me. Marriage visa is my option but now there are additional barriers with taxes on money transferred from overseas. I will definitely stay here, but might advise others to consider more foreigner-friendly countries.
Please thinks positive. I think our government wants to make sure our people still happy with family every things in your family going on smoothly and happy so carry on your family with love you becoming thai with all your heart Merry Christmas
I did my marriage extension last month in Si Racha. Got my one year stamp yesterday. Very quick and easy but as you say there is always that bit of apprehension. Sack paying thousands of baht to an agent when it takes half a day per year.
เป็นกำลังใจให้น่ะค่ะสู้ๆน่ะค่ะ ครอบครัวน่ารักมากค่ะ❤❤❤❤
Your videos are a joy to watch.
Otis the grumpy elf! Love it!😂
I think you will be a lot happier when you start doing retirement Visas. I just did my annual there in BuriRam and you are right, they are very friendly and have a great staff that helps make copies and make sure everything is correct. Was there about an hour, very easy if you have everything ready. No family photos and no return visit on a retirement O. They added an extra stamp in my passport that I had to sign and made it very clear to me that the financial requirement is now 400,000 Bhat in the bank. Went on a shopping spree after.
Sorry, but is it ”only” 400.000 baht for the retirement visa? Thought they want 800.000?
@@PloyandJayinThailand This has to be something new and possibly just in BuriRam. They had a pre-made stamp, stamped my application and had me sign it. They made it very clear 400,000. Have not heard about this from anyone else but it was only last week.
@@bradsidle7465 Was it the main immigration in Buriram? Or a branch near Chang Arena? What is the rule of 400.000 baht - two or three months deposit before application? Thanks for the answers as I am soon in the visa process and thinking about the best option - Jay
@@PloyandJayinThailand The main one up on the hill behind the government building. I have always had over 800,000 in my bank so this was new. They did say no withdrawls within 2 months of application but I turned in my standard 6 months of bank documents like before. Cant answer much else about timelines. Other paperwork was same/same.
Thanks for the clarification 🙏
You two and the kids are adorable , we hope to se you one day as we live in the proximity , love you videos , cheers from Surin and Merry Christmas an a Happy New Year.to all of you 2024 , Stefan🇸🇪and Tip🇹🇭...
Good evening. Thailand Elite Visa is a long-term visa categorized under Privilege Entry Visa allowing residency in Thailand along with benefits for a period between 5 and 20 years depending of the chosen package in exchange of a membership fee. The Elite Visa is a 5-year renewable multiple entry visa with an extendable 1-year length of stay per each entry. Including visa is appropriate for anyone who lives or regularly comes to Thailand but doesn’t want to deal with Thailand’s bureaucratic visa system. This includes digital nomads that don’t want to do visa runs, retirees who don’t want to be stressed with the new complicated regulations that have been regularly introduced, or investors or business people who need to fly in and out of Thailand several times a year. It's my own checking by using and understanding about it without wasting my dad time period to info to me...
In one sense I can understand the idea of not having the wrong type of people in their country but there’s always a but in life and not necessarily the one that one sits on, one would think after maybe three years of going through the same process that would suffice, you are doing this thing year on year = wow I don’t speak Thai but is there not a word for trust in the Thai language or belief system, song = Trust in me ( The Python’s Song ) = Sterling Holloway.
Trust but verify
That's why I moved to Cambodia 🇰🇭
Thanks for the info guys. I personally hate Christmas but enjoy seeing other people enjoy theirs, especially the Kids; looking forward to seeing your party.
I enjoyed the visit to Burriram Stadium, it has been about six years since I was there. I saw the dinosaur exhibition when it was in Bangkok and it was pretty impressive.
Hoping to move to Thailand in about 12months time. Does anyone have any experience with the immigration office for Surin I believe it is at Kap Choeng District?
In Ubon Ratchathani in Tesco they play Christmas music over the sound system. Christmas stuff everywhere. I felt like I was back in the states.
the only reason I won't live in Thailand anymore is due to the yearly exercise getting a renewal and the bureaucratic wish wash even a 30 day extra stay is, the place we go not a nice experience and some of the staff you have to deal with are very unprofessional and unfriendly and I'm happy not to have to go through this every year while my wife already got permanent residence after 5 months and eligible for citizenship in 2 years, so I feel there is still a lot to be desired for in Thailand regarding long time stay.
Thanks Ryan, all that photo business I find a bit obtrusive, which is why I am happy to stick to my Retirement visa extension which is approved there and then without the 4 week delay. I know what you mean about being slightly anxious despite knowing that you have all the relevant documents and that it has always been approved in the past. May you all have a Very Happy and Blessed Christmas 😀❤🙏
When I look at your vlog I always think about that you got the most beautiful one of the twins
That's really fun
Merry Christmas and Happy new year from Hua Hin
It’s seems a bit hard and I feel very anxious about what we must do when we make our move there next year! Ryan, you’re very lucky to have Damo help you out with the paperwork! Thanks for sharing this video with us 😊
Use an agent if you are anxio. Sit back and let them handle the bureaucracy
🥰ลูกๆน่ารักทุกคน
I have the same feeling when my China Visa comes around, even though it’s just a formality, and I’ve been doing it 10 years. Pain in the arse really 😂
Thank you for your vdos, they keep us informed and they are educational about Thailand rural life. Wish you both and family many blessings to stay healthy and safe and prosperity.
Otis trying on the elf suit is so typical of a kid. The face he makes 😂❤
That is unbelievably invasive. The Thai government needs to step up and get more modern in their assessments. Wow. Good luck to you all.
Has Ryan considered getting Thai citizenship? (I’m dual USA / Thai.) 😊
ฉันอยู่เยอรมันนี วีซ่าแต่งงานหมดอายุตามวันที่พาสปอร์ตของฉันหมดอายุ คือห้าปี ไม่ต้องรายงานตัวทุก90วัน. เป็นกำลังใจให้นะคะ ขอให้ได้วีซ่าไวๆคะ
Good luck! Sure it’ll be fine 😃
Trying to get my marriage visa…they want me and my wife to fly from Bangkok to Phuket for a pointless document. It’s easier for me to go to Laos. Not complaining btw - their country, their rules 🙏🏻
You can do it!
1-imagine the great photo book you’ll be able to assemble in a couple more years…family pics taken once a year…its like a time lapse of your kids growing up and your hair getting gray
2-why was the Thai flag at half-mast at the Immigration building?
3-it is kool when your wife talks to you in Thai! Even though she only said “what do you call it?” Do more of that pls
4-great vid as usual
Merry Christmas to you n fam… Sending love from Malaysia❤❤❤❤
I'm sure your boys, and the local village children will remember the fantastic Christmas parties you put on every year for them, they will then do the same for their children, I've also seen how much the parents enjoy the festivities.
Christmas is a wonderful 🎉🎉
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to your family.❤
From Lyn New Zealand 🇳🇿
In a way the Thai visa system is preferable to U.K. in that it continually re-assesses the ability to be financially secure and not a burden on the state. U.K. family visa (settlement) is based on a one off salary threshold that was c.£19k, then to increase to £39k, now much lower coz of a u-turn, reason - to curb migration. The problem with U.K. system, is the very next day once approved ppl can then be totally reliant on tax payer for support. It has nothing really to do with being financially secure. Not saying that the Thai system could be better, but it’s a far better system than U.K.’s.
2คนหน้าตาคล้ายกันมากคะ❤
I love that Christmas store!! We don't have anything like that here in Las Vegas.. Christmas is my favorite holiday.🤶🎅🎅.
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I feel your pain. 27 years in Thailand. In the beginning a marriage extension with all the paperwork required. Then as working in our company had to have a Work Permit extension with even more paperwork. When I was 65 they would not renew Work Permit. Easiest solution was a retirement extension. I am fortunate to have 800k baht in the bank. Years ago I used to worry about the application process. But these last 6 years the application has been streamlined and I am in and out in an hour, collect stamped passport next day. No stress. Easy given paperwork all correct.
I use the office at Buri Ram stadium.
have you tried applying for citizenship yet? is there a reason why not / is it very difficult to get? thank you so much for the informative video!
Thanks i send my family to look dinosaurs...merry chrismas to you all...
And Happy New year... From Norway...
ขอให้ได้นะครับ เอาใจช่วยครับ
And I thought the Philippines was bad LOL Just can't avoid Big Brother
Happy Holidays to your beautiful family
Merry Christmas to both of you. Reunioned during of the family at the end of the year..must be the best.?? ถ้าอยู่เกิน 20 ปี ของชีวิต ก็ควรแก้กฎหมายได้แล้ว สำหรับ คนที่มีภรรยา สามีเป็นคนไทย...ควรให้เขาได้สัญชาติไทยเลยย...If you have lived in Thailand for more than 20 years of your life, you should change the law. For people who have a Thai wife and husband...they should get Thai nationality...
I got my one year marriage visa extension stamp in my passport today. I applied in Surin on November 7 and got the visa stamp today, December 22. So it took 1.5 month. The problem is that the local Immigration office can not approve the application, Here it has to be sent to Khon Kaen Immigration for approval. Retirement visa extension can be approved at the local Immigration office so that is a different story. We have two Immigration offices in the Surin province now so never much people at any office.
very interesting. I thought you could stay in Thailand once married to a Thai and having children together. So if even that doesn't allow you I guess no possibility to acquire Thai nationality as a foreigner ? Nice temple over there !
If you marry a Thai lady you still have to do the annual renewal, and show that you have 400k Baht or an income. I believe it's quite difficult to get Thai nationality. (I lived there for 20 years).
I was just thinking I hadn't seen a video pop up in a while. It's surprising to me that you still have to do the whole marriage visa thing. Is there not a path to upgrade to Permanent Residency visa?
It’s very difficult but perhaps in a few more years 🙏😊
Yep, You need to deal with that every year. My husband always complained about it 😢
Looks like every I.O. varies slightly , in Aranyaprahtet it takes no more then 3 hours to renew and have my passport stamped with my Retirement Visa and also no need for photos.
Hi Ryan, would it be less of a hassle to apply for permanent resident than having to renew visa every year.
AWESOME VLOG RYAN👏👏👏👍😋♥️
Hello!
I noticed that in the video, the national flag was at half pole when you were at the government building. I noticed this outstide a restaurant in Gary Butlers recent vlog from Phuket too. (I tried to google it, but could not find the reason). Is it some mourning period now?
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The immigration office must know you well, and other families that have to do this year after year. See how the children have grown. Can't take that VISA for granted that's for sure. Mele Kalikimaka from Nebraska to you & your Ohana. 💮
Yes, the annual Visa renewal makes me anxious as well . Never had a problem in 5 years now, simple Non-Imm O "retirement" is my Visa. Chonburi Immigration can be wild and hectic with travelers and others getting extensions or whatever ... never takes more than a couple hours wait and sometimes just 30 minutes or so. Happy Holidays guys, celebration is very soon! Good to see Otis ya'll
Merry Christmas!
😂Had a big laugh hearing Hugo screaming!😂❤🇹🇭🙏🔝
Hi Ryan long time subscriber, I was surprised to see Otis representing Haslingden primary school with the sweatshirt. It's the primary school my stepson went to, what's your link to Haslingden primary?
The Thai Government could save everyone a whole lot of time if they just followed you on UA-cam 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😢 Happy Christmas to all 🎉
After five years you can get a indefinite leave to remain in thailand.if I'm not mistaken.. after 5 years you won't have to do the visa.. you should look in to it
Not true😊
I suppose the Thai authorities want to reserve the right to remove foreigners who might get on the wrong side of the law and find themselves unwelcome in the country. So long as corrupt officials don't try to extort money from law abiding people in return for a visa, everything is just fine.
฿1,900 fee. Plus tea money
10 pictuers? Jesus. I know everywhere is different but we need 3 (Korat immigration). Been doing it for 7 years now and everything is pretty straightfoward. We live close to our bank and immigration and are usually 1st in the queue for Visa renewal. I get the forms the week before and complete them at home. In and out in about 1hr max.
Just disregard the grumpy people and have a merry Christmas!!!
Cheers brother!
Quick question: my Thai wife and I got married in the Netherlands, where do I get the marriage certificate from? Dutch Embassy?
Going in there with a respectful attitude goes a long way. A friend was trying to get his drivers license in Chonburi a few years back. He said there were 7 Falangs trying to do the same thing. Three of the Falangs had terrible attitudes ("this is stupid"...."we dont have to do this in my country"...etc etc). The 4 Falangs with pleasant attitudes got their DLs. The 3 with the bad attitudes were told to come back next week as their "paperwork" was not in order:):):)
Well you have to do it every year, it’s all about $$$$ government want to collect. I hope I don’t have to go through that if I married thai citizen. Planning to go bkk for marriage registration next year.
Why was the flag flying half mast at outside the immigration office?
Otis gonna break some hearts when he gets older!
when i done my marriage visa the immigration came to my house to take photos themselves
Very nice family ❤❤❤❤❤
Have you investigated permanent residency, you seem to speak fluent Thai 😊
Concerning the Christmas likes or dislikes... each to it's own, I guess. Where I live, Christmas is most likely the most important holiday, in other parts it is not. But I don't thing it hurts to spread some holiday spirit, no matter what the holidays are. Chinese new year, ramadan, whatever, as long as it is a reason to celebrate and connect, who cares?
Anything can change including the requirements for getting another year of marriage visa! I went into the green bank to get new ATM cards which were due to expire and spend 2 hours doing this for my two accounts. My name was formatted wrong on both accounts, even though I have had one for over 20 years and another lets say 12 years; so they now have to fix that as Thailand is becoming stricter on alot of things and it has to be 100% correct. Then I have to register my UK tax number so they have record that I pay tax in the UK and thus protects me from being double taxed in Thailand (new requirement). Then they give me new bank books (the old ones aren't good enough?) and finally I get the ATM cards, which I have to pay 250 baht for each. Huge amount of paperwork for all this and lots of signing my name on pieces of paper. In the UK they would just send me a new Visa Debit in the post before its expiry! Mostly Thailand is easy going until you have to do anything legal!
BTW a nice unserious video. It is what it is: you have to do the vise renewal as its the law so whats the point in getting upset about it? And might as make it a fun day out?
Your immigration office is (based on your experience) one of the most efficient I’ve seen. Do you have to renew by a specific day? What if you’re traveling? It sure would be nice if Thailand considered permanent residence for family members. The Thai government currently seems to be focused on enhanced tax collection from foreigners (and certain Thais with foreign foreign investment income) we shall see how that plays out in 2024.
Perhaps it's time to consider applying for Thai citizenship, ok its a drawn out process, but it seems to be similar to most countries
ในขณะที่อัตราการเกิดของคนไทยน้อยลงทุกปี แต่การขอสัญชาติไทยทำใมยังยากอยู่
I guess getting the first marriage visa is more cumbersome & hassles 😢😊
Yes. If I remember correctly you need a couple of Thai witnesses. And it is very doubtful you will have all the necessary documentation when you first go there. Might take a bit of time but it is pretty straightforward and definitely not worth paying an agent unless you really have to.
Was so easy in the 80s and 90s, the immigration chap woukd vist my house every year 500 baht.
The stamp was in his pocket 😂
Well done. 🤣👍😇❤️
Why are the Thai flag on half on the day you went to the immigration?
Thais really have a thing for dinosaurs... I've never seen so many in one spot like in Nong Nooch near Pattaya... an overkill would be an understament for that place :D
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Thailand is one of the countries where it is very difficult to obtain citizenship or a long-term visa. So you shouldn't expect it. Wishing your family happiness.
Should have been like this in every country.
And these 90 days report is very stressful. People already married or have retire visa why they need every 90 days report?
เงินลงทุนต้องมาก็พอ ยีนขอ5-6ปี เข้าเกณฑ์จะได้ ตามหลักเกณฑ์😊 ช่วงเเรกให้1ปีต่ทุกปี
In Buriram...?
we live in Rural Buriram :)
ประเทศไทยค่อนข้างยากจนถ้าต่างชาติได้สัญชาติไทยก็สามารถซื้อที่ดินเป็นเจ้าของได้ ดังนั้นถ้าให้สัญชาติง่ายๆคนต่างชาติที่ฐานะดีมีกำลังทรัพย์มากกว่าคนไทยส่วนใหญ่ก็จะกว้านซื้อที่ดินจำนวนมาก ผลที่ตามมามีมากมายทั้งราคาที่ดินสูงขึ้นจนคนไทยเจ้าของประเทศซื้อไม่ไหวนานไปในที่สุดคนไทยก็จะเป็นแค่ผู้อาศัยในประเทศตัวเอง บางรายตั้งใจที่จะมีสัญชาติพอได้ก็หย่าหรือจดทะเบียนแต่งเพื่อการนี้ก็มี ดังนั้นโปรดเข้าใจและเห็นใจคนไทยด้วย...ปู่ ย่า และลุงของฉันอพยพมาจากประเทศจีนพวกท่านต้องไปต่ออายุใบต่างด้าวทุกปีจนสิ้นชีวิต
If you have money about 400000 thb in your bank account you will be able to get it.
Why don’t you apply to become a resident?
With technology they may start doing it online like they are already doing eVisa.