Thailand's Immigration Bureau Sets New Family Visa Rules

Thailand's Immigration Bureau has outlined specific conditions for foreign nationals related to Thai citizens to apply for an extension of their stay in the country. The rules apply to defined family relationships, including parents, spouses, children, adopted children, and children of a spouse, each with distinct criteria.

All applicants must hold a temporary residence visa and provide evidence of their claimed family relationship. For married couples, the relationship must be legally registered and actively practiced.

Children, adopted children, or a spouse's children must be unmarried, living in the household, and under 20 years of age. Foreign parents of Thai nationals must meet a financial threshold, earning at least 40,000 baht monthly or holding savings of no less than 400,000 baht.

Foreign husbands married to Thai women face the same financial requirements. Both the applicant and their Thai family member must appear in person during the application process, bringing original documents and certified photocopies.

The Immigration Bureau has published the full requirements on its official website.