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Can I extend a Non-Immigrant Visa 'O' in Thailand as a father listed on my child's birth certificate?

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I have a question about a visa that's probably rarely discussed in this group. It's the Non-Immigrant Visa "O" (to stay with non-Thai family residing in Thailand). My girlfriend, not my wife, and the mother of our child, works legally in Thailand and has a non-B visa and a work permit. From what I read on the embassy website, I can apply for this visa as a father. My question is, can I extend this visa for another year after the first 90 days, and if so, what are the requirements? I'm listed on the Thai birth certificate because the child was born in Thailand.

I'm posting it again because I had to block few trolls.

I've also noticed that this kind of extension is available on E extension portal but there is no requirements mentioned.

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The question revolves around the possibility of extending a Non-Immigrant Visa 'O' for staying with a non-Thai family member in Thailand. The user, listed on their child's Thai birth certificate, seeks clarity on extending this visa after the initial 90 days. Responses indicate that there is no legal basis for extension under existing visa categories without marriage; marrying the child's mother could open options for a dependent visa. Several comments suggest specific requirements for marriage and visa applications, while also indicating limited options under current circumstances.
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Andrew ********
Andrew ********
The parent accompany a minor child with permission works more with a child who is attending international school and they only allow 1 parent to have that. As the mother is already in thailand you may not get this approved

What you are asking and solution is marry your girlfriend to become her legal spouse and she can sponsor you on a non-o dependant visa the marriage has to be reconised by thai law or done in thailand ( marriage outside thailand and translated by thai embassy )

since neither of you are thai you will have to get a certification from embassy just simply you stating under oath you are not legally prohibited from marrying meaning you are free to marry not being already married.

Once that is done get married in thailand register the marriage in thailand then apply for non-o dependant visa with your now wife non-o B visa. I recommend getting an agent to help with the paper work

This will not grant you permission to work however getting a work permit in thailand as a dependant is easier then your spouses process was
John **********
John **********
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I see. Not married to the mother and a new non Thai child doesn't give you any options until and unless the child gets an ED visa and goes to school at which time you might be able to get a Non-O based on being the kids guardian but you need to be caring for them at that time
Frank **********
Frank **********
Keep your pecker in you pants dumbass.
Lynnette *******
Lynnette *******
Hope you get a solution, looks like you've been trying to sort this for over a year.
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
No, you cannot extend the visa as there is no legal basis to do the extension. There is no extension category for visiting non-Thai family. There is a category for guardian of a foreign child attending Thai school, so if your daughter is attending school in Thailand you could potentially do that.

The screenshot you are showing is for an extension based on someone with permanent residence. Your daughter is not a PR holder, she is a foreigner, so you cannot apply based on being the family member of a permanent resident.

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