Can I and my baby get an O visa if my husband has an education visa?

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Jan 25, 2022

3 years ago

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If my husband has an education visa, can my baby and I be on an O visa?

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The question discusses the possibility of a mother and her baby obtaining an O visa while the husband holds an education visa. A comment suggests that instead, the mother could apply for a non-B visa and work permit, which could then allow her husband and child to benefit from her visa.

Lloyd ********

As you are working selling online courses, why don't you get a non-b and work permit, and then your husband and child can piggy back on your visa?

3 years ago

Jamie *********

For non-formal schools, the parent must obtain an ED visa first, then the children can apply for a Non-O at a Thai consulate/embassy outside of Thailand, then enter Thailand on that visa.

For formal schools (University), they should be able to process the visa for the kids in-country, but best to check with them first though.

Good luck (Y)

3 years ago

Annette *********

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@Lloyd *******

I stopped that business a few months ago but can start that back up if it would make more financial sense to do that visa.

What's the cost & process for that?

3 years ago

Lloyd ********

@Annette ********

It would be incredibly expensive to do legally.

3 years ago

Annette *********

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@Lloyd *******

Okay, we would definitely not qualify for the work permit and it would be a lot of start up cost to re-initiate that business again.

Pointing to my original question, can my baby and I be on an O visa if my husband is on an Ed visa. I'm a stay at home mom right now.

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Annette ********

and the answer to that is

IF your husband is on an ED visa for a university degreed course you could probably get matching extensions,

BUT

I know no people who were able to get their family matching extensions when they had an ED visa based on studying at a private school 🙁

Talk to the school your husband has the ED visa from and see what they'll say. They will know for sure if you can or can't do it

3 years ago

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Tod *********

Annette *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I'm on this website and I can't find information for a 1 year stay:

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3 years ago

Robert *******

@Annette ********

The visa gives you 90 days of stay, after that you can apply for the 1 year Extension of Stay based on employment in Thailand. You need to meet the requirements like having a work permit, paying tax and social security.

3 years ago

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Robert *******

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