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Marriage Visa vs Tourist Visa : What’s the Difference?

💍 Marriage Visa

🏠 Purpose

Living with a Thai spouse

📅 Stay Duration

1 year (renewable every year)

📋 Key Requirements

• Legal marriage certificate

• Financial proof: 400,000 THB in bank OR income 40,000 THB/month

💼 Working

Can apply for a work permit

📝 90-Day Reporting

Required every 90 days

✈️ Re-Entry Permit

Required when leaving Thailand

🌴 Tourist Visa

🏖 Purpose

Tourism and short-term stay

📅 Stay Duration

30–60 days (typical)

📋 Key Requirements

• Travel itinerary

• Hotel booking / flight ticket

🚫 Working

Not allowed to work

📝 90-Day Reporting

Usually not required (depends on stay length)

✈️ Re-Entry Permit

Usually Single Entry (depends on visa type)

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