Can I Apply for a Non-O Family Visa from Thailand on Visa Exemption?

Jul 15, 2020

4 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi all,

I'm staying here with a visa exemption (which will probably expire on 31st of July) and I'd like to know if it's possible to apply for a Family visa without living the country, given the fact that it's not possible to fly to neighbouring countries at the moment.

I have all the necessary documentation to apply for a Non-O Family visa but I can't go back to my home country in Europe (France) as my kid already started school here, I'm his sole responsible person and nothing is certain about being able to come back to Thailand after living the country.

nb: I already asked my embassy, they won't deliver a letter for extension to tourist visa/stamp holders.

Thanks for your input,

Ben

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A user is inquiring about the possibility of applying for a Non-O Family visa while on a visa exemption in Thailand, as they cannot leave the country due to uncertainty regarding re-entry. They have the necessary documentation but are hesitant to return to their home country, France, because of family commitments.

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Igor ********

I entered in early February with my APEC card. 3 months expired early May. I have both Thai wife and child here. Which center to I go in Bangkok to apply for 60 day Family Extension? Main or Temporary office? Thanks in advance.

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Igor *******

4 years ago

Tod *********

you go to Muang Thong Thani section K

4 years ago

Igor ********

@Tod ********

cheers. BTW I tried their auto queue system but didn't get sms nor email confirmation...

4 years ago

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Igor ********

Tod *********

Nope you can't apply for a Non-O visa off amnesty.

You might be able to apply for a 60 day visit thai family extension for 1900baht AND then if you went thru family court to get granted parental rights you could apply for a Non-O visa based on raising a half thai child by showing 400K baht in a thai bank account in your name only

4 years ago

Andy *****

Great advice tod. You are a hero to many of these stranded. I've changed my mind about you and you have my respect. 🙏🙏🙏

4 years ago

Benoit ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

okay that makes sense, thanks a lot for the advice 🙏🏻

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Benoit *****

Get the 60 day extension, THEN you can apply for the Non-O (y)

4 years ago

Benoit ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

alright then 🙂

4 years ago

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Benoit ******

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@Tod ********

thanks, I already went through court and got the rights granted, which is why I want to apply for a Non-O

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Benoit *****

(y) great BUT you can't apply for a non-O from amnesty, you need to FIRST go get the 60 day visit thai family extension (so you have a hard stamp extension in your passport with enough time on it to apply for the in country Non-O)

4 years ago

Benoit ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

I wonder if I can do that without leaving the country due to these specific circumstances

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Benoit *****

There is no specific circumstances, you either meet the requirements to get the non-O visa; have the proof of funds AND the required days left on your current 30 day visa exempt entry stamp, 60 day tourist visa entry stamp, 30 day extension or 60 day extension stamp and you can apply for the Non-O

4 years ago

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Tod *********

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