ETHAIVISA offers consulting, preparation and filing of the annual Thai family visa extension (Extension of Stay for Thai Family), covering every type of temporary-stay family visa (Non-Immigrant O). We understand that every year the extension conditions, financial checks and random relationship-document checks of the Immigration Bureau are tightened and updated. We are ready to prepare your documents, check your bank account and arrange appointments with immigration officers so your visa stamp is approved accurately, without you having to face the complicated process alone.
Thai Family Visa Extension & Renewal Hub
A one-stop Thai family visa extension centre, so you can stay with the people you love securely and without interruption, year after year.
4 Simple Steps to Apply for a Thai Family Visa with ETHAIVISA
In just 4 simple steps, you can apply for a Thai Family Visa with ease through Ethaivisa. Convenient, hassle-free, we take care of everything from start to finish, with after-sales follow-up and a satisfaction guarantee.
Check Status and Documents
Our team checks the applicant's Thai birth certificate and house registration, as well as the status of child legitimation registration (in cases where the father is a foreigner), in order to plan the correct application approach.
Proof of funds and relationship
We help prepare financial documents to meet the 400,000 THB requirement, along with collecting photos of activities with the child at the residence to confirm genuine care and support.
Application submission and interview
Our staff accompany you and your child (together with the Thai mother/father) to the immigration office to record your biometrics and provide information to the officers for the relationship verification.
Follow Up and Annual Visa Stamping
We take care of your case during the "Under Consideration" period until you receive the full 1-year visa, along with reminders for reporting deadlines and renewal in the next cycle.
Payment → Prepare Documents → Apply → Receive Documents
Choose the Thai family visa extension service for your situation
Click the visa type you want to extend to see the conditions, required documents and our specialised service steps:
1. Marriage Visa Extension
For foreign nationals (including same-sex LGBTQ+ couples under the Marriage Equality Act) who want to extend their visa to stay with a Thai spouse. We precisely manage the 400,000 THB deposit or 40,000 THB monthly income criteria.
Click here to see the marriage visa extension details
The annual extension of stay to support a Thai spouse (Non-Immigrant O) has different criteria and evidence depending on legal status, divided into 3 types:
Type 1: Foreign husband (supporting a Thai wife) Non-O Thai Wife
Key requirements:
- The marriage must be legally registered
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Financial criteria (choose one):
- A deposit of at least 400,000 THB in a savings account at a bank in Thailand (in the foreign husband's sole name), held in the account for at least 2 months before the filing date
- Average income of at least 40,000 THB per month (with proof of Thai income tax payment or an income certificate from the embassy)
📋 Required documents
- Application for extension of stay (TM.7) with a 2-inch photo
- Original passport with copies of all stamped pages
- Marriage certificate (KR.3) and marriage registration (KR.2), latest updated copies
- House registration (owner's copy) and ID card of the Thai wife
- Bank letter confirming the deposit (Bank Guarantee) and original savings passbook with copies updated on the filing date
- Up-to-date photos showing the couple's relationship (inside the home, in front of the house with the house number visible, family photos together)
- A clear map showing the location of your current residence
Type 2: Foreign wife (supported by a Thai husband) Thai Husband
Key requirements:
- The marriage must be legally registered
- Exemption: no financial status or bank statement is required (because under immigration law the Thai husband has the primary duty to support the foreign wife)
📋 Required documents
- Application for extension of stay (TM.7) with a 2-inch photo
- Original passport with copies of all stamped pages
- Marriage certificate (KR.3) and marriage registration (KR.2), latest updated copies
- House registration (owner's copy) and ID card of the Thai husband
- Evidence of the Thai husband's employment or source of income (if available, to complete the immigration file)
- Up-to-date photos showing the couple's relationship (together inside the home, in front of the house with the house number clearly visible)
- A clear map showing the location of your current residence
Type 3: Same-sex couples (LGBTQ+ Marriage)
Key requirements:
- The marriage must be legally registered (under Thailand's Marriage Equality Act, or registered abroad and already recorded in the family status registry, KR.22)
- Rules applied: the same guidelines and criteria as for a foreign husband
- Financial criteria: the foreign partner must show a deposit of at least 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account (held for at least 2 months) or income of at least 40,000 THB per month
📋 Required documents
- Application for extension of stay (TM.7) with a 2-inch photo
- Original passport with copies of all stamped pages
- Marriage certificate (KR.3) and marriage registration (KR.2), or family status registration record (KR.22)
- House registration and ID card of the Thai spouse
- Bank letter confirming the deposit (Bank Guarantee) and original passbook showing 400,000 THB, or evidence of 40,000 THB monthly income as required
- Photos together inside and in front of the home (house number visible) to prove you genuinely live together
- A clear map showing the location of your current residence
💡 Additional cautions from ETHAIVISA
2. Thai Child Visa Extension
For foreign fathers or mothers who want to stay in Thailand to care for and support a Thai child (under 20). We handle the legal rights documents, child legitimation and complete residence evidence.
Click here to see the Thai child visa extension details
The annual extension of stay to support a Thai child has rules that clearly distinguish between the rights of a foreign father and a foreign mother, as follows:
Key conditions for the visa extension
- Child's age: the Thai child must be no older than 20 and unmarried
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Legal relationship status:
- Foreign mother: has legal rights immediately as stated on the child's birth certificate
- For a foreign father: the father must have documents proving legal paternity, such as a marriage certificate with the mother, a child legitimation registration (KR.11) from the district office, or a court order recognising the child
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Financial criteria (foreign fathers only):
- Show a deposit of at least 400,000 THB in a savings account at a bank in Thailand (in the foreign father's sole name), held for at least 2 months before the filing date, or
- Average income of at least 40,000 THB per month (with tax evidence or an income certificate)
📋 Required documents
- Application for extension of stay (TM.7) with a 2-inch photo attached (taken within the last 6 months)
- Applicant's original passport with copies of the personal data page, visa page and latest stamps
- Original birth certificate of the Thai child with a copy
- ID card and house registration of the child (for babies/young children, use the house registration showing the child's name, with a copy)
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Proof of the father's legal status (foreign fathers only)
- Marriage certificate (KR.3) and marriage registration (KR.2), or
- Child legitimation registration certificate from the district office, or
- Copy of the court judgment declaring the legal father
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Financial evidence (foreign fathers only)
- Bank letter confirming the deposit (Bank Guarantee) from a Thai bank, updated on the filing date
- Original bank passbook with copies of statement entries updated to the filing date
- Letter from the school (if the child attends school/kindergarten) confirming the child still lives and studies in Thailand
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Current residence documents
- Own home/spouse's home: house registration and land title deed
- Rented home: rental contract, house registration of the rented property, the owner's ID card and rent receipts
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Family relationship photos (latest)
- Photos of the foreign father/mother with the Thai child inside the home
- Photos in front of the home with the Thai child, with the house number clearly visible
- A detailed map showing the location of your current home
💡 Advice and warnings from ETHAIVISA:
3. Support by Thai Family Visa Renewal
A one-stop extension service for Thai blood-relationship visas, both for a Thai child who wishes to care for foreign parents (aged 50 or over) and for a Thai father/mother who wishes to care for a foreign child (under 20).
Click here to see the Support by Thai Family visa extension details
Case 1: A Thai child wishes to support "foreign parents"
(The foreigner applies as the father/mother of a Thai national)
Key requirements:
- The foreign father or mother must be 50 years of age or older on the filing date
- The supporting child must be a Thai national
- Financial criteria and appearance: the foreign father or mother does not need to show a 400,000 THB deposit; instead the Thai child must show evidence of employment, income, tax payments and residence to prove the ability to support the foreign parents securely.
📋 Required documents
- Application for extension of stay (TM.7) with a 2-inch photo
- Original passport with copies of all stamped pages
- Birth certificate of the Thai child, to prove the blood relationship
- House registration and ID card of the Thai child (current)
- Proof of employment and income of the Thai child: employment certificate, payslips or personal income tax records (PND) to demonstrate the ability to support the parent
- Residence evidence: house registration, land title deed or rental contract showing you live together
- Relationship photos: the foreigner with the Thai child inside the home, and in front of the house with the house number clearly visible
- A map showing the location of the home
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Clients have trusted us to handle both visa and work permit matters, with every step running smoothly and delivering real results. We offer a wide range of services to ensure your utmost satisfaction.
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Why Choose ETHAIVISA?
We are ready to serve individual clients, small companies through to public companies, and organizations that work with foreign nationals. With a professional team and a wide range of services, we ensure you receive the best service and experience from us.
A Properly Registered Company
We are a legally registered company in Thailand with a real office, real staff on the job, and management that operates transparently and can be verified. You can be confident in the security of your data and reduce the risk of being deceived by fraudsters.
Expertise in Processing
Our team has over 10 years of expertise and experience in filing visas and work permits, where the requirements are constantly changing. We provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information, increasing your chances of approval and reducing redundancy. You can be confident that no detail will be missed.
Systematic Management
We manage visa and work permit matters systematically, from the very start through to the day of approval, with advance reminders before the expiry date and after-sales consultation, so that renewals or changes to your information are handled correctly and within the required timeframe.
A Full-Service Solution
Our services cover Non-B, DTV, Retirement Visa, Marriage Visa, dependent children, and work permits, including add-on services after your visa is granted such as the 90-day report. We make doing business in Thailand as smooth as possible: caring for you, planning, preparing documents, filing applications, and following up on results.
The Clients Who Trust Us to Take Care of Them
Individuals and Digital Nomads
Ideal for foreigners who wish to stay or work in Thailand, both short-term and long-term, whether they are business travelers, long-stay tourists, or remote workers. We are ready to help plan the right visa type to match your lifestyle, so that your life in Thailand is lawful and smooth from the very first day you arrive.
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
We are a partner that helps ease the burden for small and medium-sized companies that have foreign executives or employees on staff. We professionally handle the management of visa and work permit documents so that business owners can devote their time fully to running the business, without worrying about complex regulations.
Large Organizations & Multinationals
For large companies that require advanced management systems, we are ready to serve as your outsourced support team, handling visa and work permit matters on a full-service basis with the highest standards of data security and an accurate status-reporting system, to efficiently support a large number of employees.
Overseas Partner Companies
We act as a strategic representative and intermediary for business groups or organizations that must coordinate with foreign companies, focusing on resolving immediate issues and urgent cases that demand a high level of expertise, so that international business cooperation proceeds without interruption and in full compliance with all government requirements.
The strengths that make ETHAIVISA the No. 1 in Non-B Visa and Work Permit
Strategic Planning
Planning document submission to align with company structure and job position
End-to-End Service
Full-service care from start to finish until you receive your visa and work permit
Time-Saving
Save time and reduce risk with a rigorous document-review system before actual submission
Industry Support
Supporting small, medium, large, and public companies, through to the entertainment and digital industries
Customer Reviews
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