Non-Immigrant O
Family visa (Non-O): five grounds, and the proof each one needs
Verified against official sources on 12 October 2026.
Our fee
from 16,000 THB
Thailand Family Visa — key takeaways at a glance
- Validity
- Per ground, extendable inside Thailand
- Stay per entry
- 90 days initially, extended to a year against the relationship
- Government fee
- 2,000 THB single entry · 5,000 THB multiple · extension 1,900 THB
- Financial requirement
- Depends on the ground, the mission and whether it is a first visa or an extension
- Where to apply
- At a mission abroad, or inside Thailand where your status allows it
- Processing time
- Varies by mission and by immigration office
Who it is for: Spouses, parents and children of Thai citizens, and the family of foreign nationals who hold a valid Thai status.
Who the Thailand Family Visa is designed for
A good fit
- You are married to a Thai citizen, with a registered marriage
- You are the parent of a Thai child
- You are the child of a Thai citizen
- You are the spouse or child of a foreign national who holds a valid Thai status
Not for you if
- The marriage is not officially registered — a ceremony alone is not the ground
- The foreign family member has no current lawful status in Thailand
- Parentage or guardianship cannot be evidenced
- You want to work in Thailand — that needs a work permit alongside
Baseline requirements
Everything you need to file
Simple, transparent conditions. Every item can be met — we tell you which document to use.
A documented family relationship
Marriage, birth, adoption or guardianship — evidenced, not asserted.
Status of the family member in Thailand
Thai ID and house registration for a Thai relative; a valid visa or extension for a foreign one.
Names and dates that match across every document
Translation and legalisation, where the issuing country requires it
Financial evidence appropriate to the ground and the route
THAILAND FAMILY VISA
Documents by applicant category
Prepare the documents that apply to your status.
Spouse of a Thai citizen
- Applicant’s passport and photo
- Marriage certificate — Officially registered — a ceremony alone is not the ground.
- Thai ID card of the spouse
- House registration (Tabien Baan), where required
- Financial documents
Parent of a Thai child
- Applicant’s passport and photo
- Birth certificate of the child
- Thai documents of the child
- Guardianship or acknowledgement of parentage, where required
- Financial documents
Child of a Thai citizen
- Applicant’s passport and photo
- Birth certificate
- Thai ID card of the parent
- Financial documents
Family of a foreign national in Thailand
The whole ground rests on the primary holder’s status being current. Check that first.
- Applicant’s passport and photo
- Marriage or birth certificate
- Passport and current visa or extension of the primary holder
- Financial documents
Costs and fees
| Non-O single entry | 2,000 THB | Government fee · Confirm locally — fees differ by mission |
| Non-O multiple entry | 5,000 THB | Government fee |
| Extension of stay | 1,900 THB | Government fee |
| Translation and legalisation | Varies by country | Third-party |
Government fees differ by country of application and change often. Verify with the mission you are applying at before you pay.
Documents: yours and ours
- National ID passport (copy or scan)
- Passport valid for at least 1 year
- Statement of available balance for the last 3 months, in English
- Digital photo: portrait orientation, light background
- The official consulate application form in English, error-free
- Flight and hotel bookings
- Certified translations of your documents
- Guarantee and sponsorship letters
The final list of documents is set by the specific mission you file at.
How we work together
You fill in a short questionnaire and hand over the basics of your case.
We assess the risk — past stamps, refusals, overstays — build the filing strategy and fix the final price with no hidden charges.
You collect the documents from our checklist — bank statement, certificates, photo, bookings.
We audit the documents: statement format, translations, dates, wording. You get corrections back.
You complete the e-Visa form under our supervision and pay the consular fee.
We run the process, track the status and help you answer any follow-up request from the consulate.
You enter Thailand.
We check the issued visa for consulate errors and give you border-crossing instructions.
Where the time goes
We pick the consulate with the lightest current load for your situation.
How to apply
Establish the ground first
Which of the five grounds applies decides the document set. There is no general family-visa checklist.
- 01Name the family member and their nationalityThai citizen or foreign national — the two paths need different papers.
- 02Check their status in ThailandFor a foreign relative, a lapsed status removes the ground entirely.
- 03Establish where the document was issuedThat decides whether translation, notarisation or legalisation is needed.
- 04Check where you may fileNot every mission accepts non-residents.
Which applicant are you?
Tick what you already have. The list changes with your category — so does what the mission will ask for.
Everyone
Your category
What gets checked, and what quietly fails
Checked
- That the marriage is officially registered
- That names and dates match across every document
- That the family member’s Thai status is current
- That parentage or guardianship is evidenced
Quietly fails
- A ceremony without registration
- A maiden name on one document and a married name on another
- A primary holder whose extension has lapsed
- A certificate with no translation where one is required
Translation and legalisation depend on the country that issued the document and on the mission you file at.
Common mistakes and refusal reasons
1. The marriage is not registered
A ceremony is not the ground. Registration is.
2. Names do not match
A name change between documents has to be evidenced, or the file reads as inconsistent.
3. No translation or legalisation where required
Depends on the issuing country and the mission — check before, not after.
4. The primary holder’s status has lapsed
Family of a foreign national in Thailand depends entirely on that status being current.
5. Parentage or guardianship not evidenced
Especially where the child was born outside Thailand.
6. Country of filing not checked
Not every mission accepts applicants who do not live there.
Frequently asked questions
Is there one checklist for a family visa?
No. Five different grounds need five different document sets, and the difference between a Thai relative and a foreign one is not cosmetic — it changes the whole file.
We had a ceremony but never registered. Does that count?
No. The ground is a registered marriage. A ceremony without registration does not establish it.
My spouse is a foreigner living in Thailand. Can I join them?
Yes, provided their own Thai status is valid and current. If their visa or extension has lapsed, the ground goes with it.
Do my documents need translating?
Often, and sometimes notarising or legalising as well. It depends on the country that issued them and on the mission you file at.
Can I work on a family visa?
Not on the visa alone. Employment in Thailand needs a work permit, applied for separately.
Sources
- Non-Immigrant Visa "O" (other purposes) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked 12 October 2026
- Immigration Bureau — extension of stay — Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police · checked 12 October 2026
This page is informational and reflects the rules as verified on the date above. Thai visa rules change without notice and the final decision always rests with the Thai authorities. Nothing here is legal or tax advice.