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Can I apply for a Non-O Marriage or Raising Thai Children Visa while on a visa-exempt entry in Thailand?

Apr 7, 2025
7 days ago
Brett *********
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May have been asked before but I can not find an answer.

Can I apply for a Non-O Marriage or raising Thai children in Thailand from being here currently on a visa exempt entry or extension of exempt entry?
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You can apply for a Non-O Marriage visa or a visa for raising Thai children while currently in Thailand on a visa exempt entry. However, it's important to note that some immigration offices may prefer you to apply for the marriage visa instead if you are married to a Thai citizen. Additionally, as long as you are the legal father of the child, you are eligible to apply.
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Sean *******
So long as you're the legal father you can
Brett *********
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Thanks for your answers gentlemen. My previous long stay was Retirement Visa extensions. I also had ME Spouse Visas obtained in Australia and Vietnam. So I am not familiar with other options in country. IO gave me grief this exempt entry while I sort my options out so at least I know that I don't have to leave and wait for a Visa. Good to know my options now.
Brandon ************
Most immigration offices will not let you apply for the raising Thai child visa is you're married to a Thai. They will tell you to do your marriage visa.
Brett *********
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@Brandon ***********
thanks. I did know that. At the moment I am divorced from the mother of the children. I have not remarried yet. But will probably get married end of May. Just deciding which way to go.
Lloyd ********
:-)
Lloyd ********
Yes you can, here is a generic list of what you need to do and the timeline.
Brett *********
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Follow up question to the audience. Am I better to do this in Korat, Surin or Bangkok? Korat is where the marriage is. Surin is where the Thai children are.
Lloyd ********
You HAVE to do it where your TM30 is registered ie. where you live.
Brett *********
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@Lloyd *******
thanks Lloyd!
Brett *********
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