Am I eligible for a 60-day extension based on visiting Thai family while on a Non-O visa?

Non-O Visa Visa Extension Thai Family Immigration Office Savannakhet Visa Requirements Bank Account Issues

Jan 20, 2023

2 years ago

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Hello, I’m currently in Thailand on a ninety day Non-O based on having a half Thai child. I’m not married to my son’s father. My ninety days are up on the 4th February. We are located in Koh Tao which does now have an immigration office but I can’t get a clear answer from them on if they do the 60 day extension based on visiting Thai family, in which case my next option would be to go to Samui. Firstly, Would I be eligible for the 60 day extension based on visiting Thai family? Secondly, when I go to do a new Non-O do I have to show proof of funds if I go to Savannakhet in Laos? Thank you in advance. (As I side note I’m planning to do the year extension but I’m having trouble opening a Thai Bank account).

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The poster is seeking confirmation on their eligibility for a 60-day visa extension to visit Thai family, based on their existing Non-O visa due to having a Thai child. They are currently in Koh Tao but are unsure if the local immigration office can process this extension and are considering traveling to Samui for it. Additionally, they ask about the necessity of proving funds when applying for a new Non-O visa in Savannakhet, Laos. Responses confirm that they qualify for the extension with proper documentation and that proof of funds is not required for the new Non-O visa application.

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Tod *********

and on that note we're done,

One final time people this is NOT a 'how can I open a bank account' group 😕

post on a group related to where you stay and ask for advice

2 years ago

Tod *********

You certainly qualify for a 60 day visit thai family extension with just the birth certificate along with the thai i/d & house book of the thai parent.

Now whether you can get it on Turtle Island at that tiny satellite immigration office, have to go to Samui OR Surat Thani to get it is between you and the immigration office/officers.

When you go to Savannakhet to get the 90 day Non-O based on having a thai child there is no proof of funds required.

Alas this is a visa advice group, so post on a group related to where you live to ask about "user friendly banks"

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