Can I apply for a multiple-entry Non-Imm 'O' visa based on having a Thai child, and are Savannakhet and HCMC options for this?

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Aug 31, 2022

2 years ago

Dave **********

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Hi All, thinking about applying for a multiple-entry Non-Imm 'O' visa based on having a Thai child at a neighbouring Thai consulate? Are Savannakhet and HCMC still doing these? What are their requirements? Can I get a work permit whilst on this kind of visa?

Thanks in advance. :)

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The poster is inquiring about applying for a multiple-entry Non-Imm 'O' visa due to having a Thai child. They want to know if the Savannakhet and HCMC consulates still issue these visas, what the requirements are, and if obtaining a work permit is possible on this visa type. Responses indicate that both consulates typically issue only 90-day single-entry Non-O visas based on being the foreign father of a Thai child. It is advised to apply for the 90-day visa, then extend through a family visit extension or meet the financial requirements for a year-long extension in Thailand. A work permit can be obtained through a job offer as long as the employer provides the necessary documentation.

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Tod *********

I don't believe that Savannkhet or HCMC ever issued year-long, multi-entry Non-O visas based on being the foreign father of a thai child born out of wedlock. 😕

Unless I'm mistaken both places only issue single entry 90 day Non-O's.

I know people who would get the 90 day Non-O from Savannakhet then take a 60 day visit family extension and then go back to get another 90 day Non-O from Savannakhet, and they did that for years pre-covid.

That means your ONLY choice is to take a 90 day single and then either meet the requirements to get the year extension inside the country at your immigration office (400K baht in a thai bank account in your name only) or take the 60 day visit family extension and then go get a new 90 day Non-O

As far as can you get a work permit on that visa, Yes, if you find a job the employer can give you documentation to get a work permit from the MOL on that visa.

2 years ago

Tod *********

There was one report pre-covid from Savannakhet where the person showed up with the child and the child's thai mother, requested a year-multi-Non-O and was granted it. BUT that is the only case I know of

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