Can I apply for another Covid extension before my current one expires in Thailand?

Thank you Dan ...

Re your comment reply re Chiang Mai not allowing monthly deposits of 40,000 Thb for the Child support extension. Only a 400,000 in your Thai bank balance.

I deleted your reply comment as we do not allow any AGENT reference.

But...

"Requirements in obtaining the Child Support visa for foreigners in Thailand: Fully completed application form (TM7) ... Proof of financial capability – the applicant should be able to provide his personal Thai bank book showing funds with at least 400,000 baht, or an accumulated income of at least 40,000 baht per month."

I am surprised Chiang Mai said cannot use the 40,000 Monthly. But if they allow it...it must be 40,000 for 12 prior full months with proof of international transfers.

Dan ...fyi

The 400,000 Thai baht in Thai bank is needed only to get the one year extension.

Has to be in the account two full months before application made...(

@Tod ********

is there a seasoning requirement for it ...???)

But...

No minimum balance required after you get it.

Just have to have it topped up to 400,000 two months before your next one year extension renewal date.

Think about borrowing 400,000.Thai baht using one of your credit cards or current US bank/financial accounts...get the one year stamp...repay yourself afterwards... ????

Yes. You can cancel your existing COVID extension and get a one year extension of stay based on raising half-Thai children.

Different immigration offices have different requirements.

To get a one year extension of stay based on raising half-Thai children, you will need the following:

1. Your passport and a copy of:

- Your data ("picture") page

- Your Non-O visa

- Your entry stamp

- Your departure card

2. Your child PHYSICALLY next to you, and

- Her ID card and a copy of her ID card (OR passport, OR houseboat)

- Her housebook, and a copy of the first page

3. To meet the money requirements, which are:

- 400K THB in a Thai bank account, *NO SEASONING REQUIREMENTS) OR;

- 40K THB in income OR;

- a letter from your embassy saying you make 40K THB a month

4. Proof of custody rights (either the rose border certificate, OR a translated copy from your home country OR court documents showing parental rights)

5. The application form

6. 2x passport pictures

7. 1,900 THB for the processing fee.

Different immigration offices have different requirements, and this may include:

- A copy of the TM30 filed where you live

- A hand drawn map to your house

- Witnesses or interviews with neighbors

- Rental contract (if renting property or a condo)

How can you extend an OA visa if you're on a covid extension? You can only be on one visa/extension at any time.

The last day for a COVID extension application is March 30.

You can ask for a new extension.... It is the decision of Thai Immigration if they grant it or not.

More important question...

Why are you seeking to extend the OA if that is what you have?

Are you sure you do not have a Non O based upon being the father of a Thai child ?

As you have recently last November used the 60 day family extension ....and have been on COVID EXTENSIONS since.

You DO NOT HAVE ANY VISA

NO OA OR ANY OTHER VISA.

You now are on a COVID EXTENSION OF STAY.

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