Can I apply for a Non-O visa in Thailand if I have a Thai child but I'm on a tourist visa?

Non-O Visa Thai Child Tourist Visa Parental Rights Visa Application

Jun 22, 2018

6 years ago

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Muhammad Aatif asked in another thread 

I having thai child I m on tourist visa 60 days now its enough if I taking baby birth certificate house paper for non o?

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A user inquires about their eligibility to obtain a Non-O visa in Thailand while having a Thai child but currently being on a tourist visa. Responses highlight that if the user is not married to the child's mother, they may not have parental rights, which could affect their visa application options.

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Tod *********

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If you are NOT married to the thai mother when the child is born, you have NO parental rights as the father no matter if your name is on the birth certificate or not. You would only be able get a 90 day single entry Non-O visa from the thai consulates in Vientiane or Savannakhet.

6 years ago

Michael ********

When it is a legitimate visa for a legitimate reason, they generally don't harass you at consulates. It is only overuse of tourist visas by people who are not really tourists.

6 years ago

Tod *********

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@Ja***

I know a guy who has used Savannakhet like 7 times so far now.

6 years ago

James **************

@Muhammad ******

your best of doingbthe same as what i have done.

6 years ago

James **************

@Tod ********

do they change which embassy they go to, or go to the same one?

6 years ago

Muhammad *******

@Tod ********

i was done married but we having only Islamic marriage certificate which is not registered with thai government my wife still with me and son too.

6 years ago

Iain ********

Tod Daniels 555 should of read properly :(

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Tod *********

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Believe it or not

@Ja***

, I know people who have been doing it that way for YEARS now in 5 month increments.

6 years ago

James **************

Thia is what i am doing for the moment. 90 day non-O plus 2 month extension at immigration. Very easy. Havent had any problems.

6 years ago

Tod *********

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@Iain *******

, you are totally correct (y)

but the person was asking about getting a Non-O visa and as an unmarried father of a half thai child without going thru family court you can only get 90 day single entry Non-O's from Vientiane or Savannakhet.

Now once he comes in on the 90 day visa he could certainly get a 60 day "visit family" extension after that which would give him 5 months in country on that visa.

6 years ago

Iain ********

A friend of mine has child with Thai mother, not married to each other and he frequently gets a 60 day parental extension. This is from Khon Kaen Immigration.

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Tod *********

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Are you married to the mother?

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Tod *********

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