@Coffee, I don't want to divert you from where you are going with this, but why would you get hitched anywhere else in the world when a marriage in Thailand is internationally valid.
@Coffee, I don't want to divert you from where you are going with this, but why would you get hitched anywhere else in the world when a marriage in Thailand is internationally valid.
Are you stating that Thai Imm will not provide an expat with a visa based on marriage if he married his Thai-citizen spouse overseas ?
Or are you simply stating that Immi just busts the expat's balls every year when trying to extend a visa based on marriage ?
....and no.
So is Mel's issue with Immi that he is only here six months at a time so Immi wants to keep him on the same extension.
Otherwise you have me befuddled.
Why can't an overseas marriage (ie: USA) with proper translation and Thai MFA stamp be given sanction by his local ampur ?
Less stress for you.I have had a Non-immigrant 'O' one year retirement visa for four years now. I have to pay for a 're-entry permit' every time I leave the country. Renewal at Surin requires a 'same day' bank statement confirming either ฿800,000 on deposit for required period, or ฿65,000 per month (haven't tried that yet, will next year). So far, they have not enforced any insurance requirement. We gave up on marriage visa, as the locals won't accept that we have exactly the right legalization stamps on our USA marriage certificate (certified and stamped by Thai Embassy in LA, US Secretary of State, Washington State Secretary of State, and Clark County marriage official). Not acceptable, so we give up on that one. Also, gave up on TBOI LTR visa program for 'wealthy pensioners' because they would not accept evidence that I have ample resources to pay for my own health care during the 6 months a year I am here. So I'm sticking to annual renewals.
That is not what you asked @FERRET - you are befuddling yourself.
1. You asked Ferret - were you married in Thailand prior to getting hitched in Oz ? That has nothing to do with your latest posts. If Ferret was already married in Thailand he follows the standard procedure for a marriage extension (if that is what he has) - my point was...
I have had a Non-immigrant 'O' one year retirement visa for four years now. I have to pay for a 're-entry permit' every time I leave the country.
This has me confused somewhat. If you have entered Thailand on a one year multiple entry 'O' visa you should not need to pay for a re-entry permit.
I think you are teasing.
I think Mel does 90 day reports.
I think you know that embassies no longer issue ME Non-Imm 'O' visas on the basis of retirement.
I think you know that Mel maintains funds to satisfy Thai Immigration requirements.
I think you know that Mel has a 12 month extension based on retirement.
Yes mate however, the Australian government does not recognise a civil ceromony from a foreign country.@FERRET were you married in Thailand prior to getting hitched in Oz ?
I think you are teasing.
As I said, we had the pigs head wedding with a registered celebrant, (Norweagen ) present and registered it in Sangkha--doccuments provided--2004..@FERRET You have me confused by your statement "the Australian government does not recognise a civil ceromony from a foreign country" What do you mean by a civil ceremony? Did you just have a village wedding with no registration at the amphur, like so many Thais do, yet claim to be married? If so, no foreign country will recognise it as a marriage, no matter how much dowry money was on display.
Yes mate however, the Australian government does not recognise a civil ceremony from a foreign country.
As a stipulation for Pat's prospective spouse visa, we had to wed under Australian law within 9 months
of her arrival for her to obtain her temporary residents visa which lasts 3 years then, permanent resident which lasts 6 years then
her full citizenship.
The Thai tax office don't accept them too. Been there done that and failed to get the discount!.@FERRET You have me confused by your statement "the Australian government does not recognise a civil ceromony from a foreign country" What do you mean by a civil ceremony? Did you just have a village wedding with no registration at the amphur, like so many Thais do, yet claim to be married? If so, no foreign country will recognise it as a marriage, no matter how much dowry money was on display.
So, @FERRET, did you just have a wedding in Thailand or was the 'marriage' registered at the amphur.
LATER - Just noticed your reply to Nick...... the wedding and presence of a celebrant means nothing (in legal terms) - the registration at the amphur most certainly does and is legally accepted across the world.
The Thai tax office don't accept them too. Been there done that and failed to get the discount!