Spouse Visa in Thailand

The Spouse Visa in Thailand is a non-immigrant visa which allows you and your spouse to travel to and live in Thailand together. You can apply for this visa once you are legally married to a Thai citizen and have registered your marriage in Thailand.

There are a number of requirements you must meet in order to obtain the visa. These include a security deposit of THB 400,000 in a Thai bank account for at least two months prior to your application, a monthly income of at least THB 40,000 and a valid work permit from a Thai employer.

You must also prove that you and your spouse have a stable, comfortable living situation in Thailand. You will need to have a rental contract, a utility bill and proof of sufficient income to support yourself and your spouse in Thailand.

If you are a foreign man married to a Thai woman then you will need to show that you have a fixed monthly income of at least THB 40,000 from your own source. This can be in the form of a salary, dividends or bonuses.

It is advisable to have a letter from the Thai Embassy confirming this. If you are not able to get this in Thailand then you can submit a bankbook showing 400,000 THB and an income of 40,000 THB per month.

The Thai government requires that you report to an Immigration Office every 90 days. This is to ensure that you are staying in Thailand, that you have a stable home and that you are not a drain on the Thai community.

Getting the right Spouse Visa for you and your family in Thailand can be an overwhelming task without the assistance of a professional. The process is lengthy and complicated and if you do not know where to start then you may end up with an unsuitable type of visa.

As a result, it is highly recommended to seek legal help in the first instance. This way, you will be able to avoid any hassles and headaches.

To apply for the Spouse Visa in Thailand, you need to complete an application form and pay a filing fee. This will be mailed to the representative office in Bangkok, where it will be processed.

Once the application is processed, you will receive an interview appointment. The interview is generally scheduled for about 4 to 6 weeks after your application has been filed and you paid the embassy fee.

The interview will be conducted by a visa officer who will discuss your application with you and ask questions about your life in Thailand, your relationship with your spouse, and your financial situation. If the officer finds that you are eligible for this type of visa then he or she will grant you a CR1/IR1 spouse visa.

You can then use your IR1 visa or CR1 spouse visa to enter the United States. Upon entry into the US, you and your spouse can apply for permanent residency and a green card.

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