Can I apply for a Non-O visa to visit my wife and daughter in Thailand?

October 19, 2020
4 years ago
Andrew *****
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Can I get a visa to Thailand to visit my wife and daughter
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Yes, you can apply for a Non-O visa to visit your Thai wife and daughter. To obtain this visa, you need to provide documentation such as your marriage certificate, your wife's identification, and meet health requirements like COVID-19 insurance and a fit-to-fly certificate. Additionally, you'll need to obtain a Certificate of Entry (CoE) from the Thai embassy in your country, arrange for an ASQ hotel for mandatory quarantine upon arrival, and ensure your flight meets the requirements. Many airlines are now offering flights to Thailand, but you should check with the embassy for the latest travel conditions and requirements.
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マレー *****
Yep I just got back because of my son.
Michael ***************
@Darren ****
might be something of interest here.
Henrik ****
Ask your local Thai Embassy. You will need a visa, CoE, ASQ, Covid-test, etc. But yes, it it possible for you to visit your Thai family...
Alwyne ********
No you have to many
James *******
you suddenly realised they were not with you?
Andrew *****
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@James ******
I’ve run out of clean cloths
Stuart *********
Since Thailand started letting people back in, those with a Thai spouse or Thai family have been allowed. You need to get a certificate of entry from the Thai embassy in London and in order to do that you need to jump through the hoops they require like Covid insurance, fit to fly certificate and ASQ hotel booking. In the early days you were limited to repatriation flights only (around 3 per month) and then only 50 seats were available for foreigners. However now airlines like Emirates and Qatar are flying to Bangkok daily. Bookings on these flights qualify for the CofE from the embassy as long as you’ve got all the other ducks in a row.
Andrew *****
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@Stuart ********
apart fro a coe I take it you need a separate visa
Stuart *********
Yes. You need a visa to enter Thailand. You can apply for a non o visa based on being married to a Thai national.
Adam ******
@Stuart ********
what confirmation do i need have to visit my spouse ??
Stuart *********
@Adam *****
you need to obtain a Certificate of Entry from the Thai embassy in London. Best way to contact them is through Facebook messenger. You need Covid health insurance that covers up to 100K USD. A fit to fly certificate and a Covid free test result no more than 72 hours before you travel. You need to arrange a flight and quarantine hotel in Bangkok (ASQ hotel). Theres around 10 airlines that fly daily to Bangkok these days.
Steve **********
Haha.. you read the posts !

If from Britain, long wait. There are hundreds of thousands in Q.

Those most Covid impacted are on tail end. If apply other than tourist

maybe. Watch this site for updates, or call your Consulate.
Bob **********
Call the embassy
Sami ******
STV visa
Kool *******
You can, you just need copies of your Thai marriage license and registration, and a copy of your wife's ID card. Then the process with the embassy, and getting on a repatriation flight, other commercial flight to Thailand.
Oliver ********
yes, was possible for foreigners with thai families to apply for certificate of entry since june
Stu **********
Mai chai krup
Mario ******
Yes you can I. Flying to donth3 same on Nov 29th you need to get a non immigrant O visa to do this if you need help please ask
Lee *********
Do you need to book your flight before you apply for the visa?
Mario ******
Hi Ian when are you going out?
Ian ********
The process seems daunting but its not too bad, non o visa takes a few days COE took a few hours. Just have to stay covid free and your good to go.
Lee *********
Ok thanks
Mario ******
@Lee ********
it’s been 10mths since I last saw my wife and daughter heart breaking good luck I’m sure you will get there
Mario ******
Lee *********
Great, thanks. Just about to start the process
Mario ******
@Lee ********
cool if you require any help let me know. When you send off your documents to the embassy ensure you put in a pre paid self addressed envelope to receive your passport back I didn’t and it was a nightmare getting the passport sent back to me
Lee *********
Hi mate, can you extend your visa when you are there?
Mario ******
@Lee ********
not sure but if you get a multiple non O it will give you 6 months
Patrick ************
Your local embassy deside
Duan **********
Yes you can if you married
Daniel ********
Off curse you can.

Go to embassy and apply for it
Barry *******
Yes. I did it.
Rob ******
Its becoming nuts . Bring in All by computer . Throw out all the rubbish . 3 things at most .
Anna **************
If you r a legal spouse you can come to Thailand but you need to contact Thai Embassy

I guess all Europe countries would similar in Switzerland i applied COE for myself and organise wht Docs my hubby has to prepare start until get COE including fit to fly form and Covid Cpr test bcos he ll make it alone after i fly bck Bkk

As i remember There r 2 options

1. flying wth repitriation flight organised by the Embassy you need to be in the line to get available seat only Thais hv free of charge for hotel quarantian but Non Thais not free!

or

2. purchase Semi commercial flight get bck to bkk and pay for Asq hotel by yrself.

I choose option 2 for myself and my hubby i m willing to pay for Asq hotel by myself, for you 2nd option would be ok bcos no matter what Non Thais hv to pay for quarantine 🙂

For apply your COE Thai Emb needs :

1 comfirm airline ticket booking

2 confirm asq hotel (hotel will accept yr booking after you show no.1 to them

3 visa 90 days u can make multiple but yr Thai wife needs to show up wth u but yr wife aint there right?

4 declaration form

5 a copy valid health insurance certificate and cover medical expenditure Covid worth more than or at least usd 100,000

6 yr copy passport nd yr thai wife passport

7 a copy of document indicating legal marriage

I suggest you contact Thai Emb in yr country ask them for the info bcos There r mny details and can change anytime depends on the situation of the country you live nd how risk yr country is 🙂 hope this could help.
Rob ******
@Anna *************
That is called a nightmare .

Why if Thailand has no covid , is it scared its going to be overwhelmed . Singapore and Hong Kong already no quarantine to each other and return .
Hans *************
Hans *************
@Anna *************
perfect answer. I will ask you one question in messenger...
David *******
Yes. Lots of people in a similar situation have got back. You can get a Non O visa (on the basis of having a Thai wife or a Thai daughter) and then get a CofE. Plenty of approved flights now.
John ********
Ana offers flights in November but no confirm from Thai gov.
John ********
But thete are no flights yet
Harvey *****
@John *******
I heard you can book direct again now ? I know Thai nationals can
John ********
@Harvey ****
Ana website
John ********
Ok great I'm in usa
Michael ********
@John *******
plenty flights but need to be organised through embassy except select countries like singapore that have commercial flights now but restrictions COE etc still apply
DrRobbie *********
@John *******
I’ve just booked a flight back from london with Qatar airways on Dec 20th
Ken ***********
Is your wife Thai ?
Spencer *******
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- good luck everyone
Brian **********
@Ken ******
contact the embassy. It's a process, but it's possible.
Paul ***********
l know there's flights from Scotland to bangkok
Andrew *****
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@Ken ******
yes and my daughter are both Thai
Spencer *******
@Andrew ****
then yes. Legally you are allowed to enter but good luck getting a flight from the Uk unless it’s chartered or something.
Ken ***********
@Andrew ****
then the closest Thai Embassy will issue you a non O and a COE once you get USD 100,000 COVID insurance and ASQ hotel and flight
Andrew *****
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@Ken ******
great thank you
Paul ******
Yes easily
Steve *******
Yes you can.
Steve *********
You can certainly apply for one ...
Garrett ***********
Idk, can you?

Lol but yes, Non-O based on Thai family are being issued.
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