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Can I change my ED visa to a Non-O visa within Thailand if I have a Thai child?

Sep 22, 2025
16 days ago
Tommy ******
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Hi everyone,

I’m wondering if anyone here has experience changing from an ED visa to a Non-O visa (based on family, with a Thai child).

Can this change be done inside Thailand without needing to leave the country?

What steps did you take, and what documents were needed?

I’d really appreciate any advice or tips from those who’ve gone through this process. Thanks in advance!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster is inquiring about the process of changing their ED visa to a Non-O visa based on having a Thai child, specifically asking if this can be done without leaving Thailand and what steps and documents are necessary. One commenter suggests contacting the Immigration Office that issued the extension of stay to inquire about the possibility of changing the reason for the visa.
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Graham ******
You need to ask your Immigration Office (the one that issued your extension of stay) if they will allow the change of reason for your extension of stay (it's not a visa, you cannot change that) as some will and some will not
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