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Can I extend my visa in Thailand without bringing my child along?

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Hello network. 

Im currently living and training in phuket. 

I have a son (1year old) who is with his thai grandparents in Pakchong . 

Can I extend the visa without him ( i have my sons  Estonian passport with me ). ??

Or do I need to travel back to Pakchong and Bring my son on the spot aswell? 

Thank you

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The user inquires about the possibility of extending their visa in Phuket without their one-year-old son, who is currently with his Thai grandparents in Pakchong. They mention having their son's Estonian passport. Commenters suggest that the user may apply for an extension based on their child but also highlight the need to check the specific requirements at Phuket Thai Immigration.

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James ********

James ********

Do you have a Phuket TM30 address on file for you in Phuket?

If you do...

YOU can apply for a COVID extension at Phuket Thai Immigration for yourself.

Show them your airline departure ticket for both of you if asked.

Ask them if they can grant the child an extension...although its not needed as a child.

They may say not needed as a child.

You state the child is now with his Thai grandparents. Are you the father of the child born with a Thai mother? And therefor is eligible for Thai passport and Thai ID card ???

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Nurmsoo *******

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Yes I am father of the child born with a thai mother . (Thai mother and I live in Switzerland ).

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James ********

James ********

does your Thai son have a Thai ID card and or Thai passport?

Or did he enter on Estonian passport ?

And his Thai mother is now home in Estonia ??

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James ********

James ********

you should be fine. But leaving Thailand with a Thai child is carefully scrutinized by Thai Immigration.

Suggest you have your Thai wife's and Thai grandparents phone numbers with you just in case.

But as he entered on Estonian passport and leaving on it with you as father...should be fine

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Nurmsoo *******

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nothing special. I do have consent Letter with Me just in case But passport was all that was needed. Thank you

For all your help!

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James ********

James ********

when you do return home...suggest you get son his Thai passport and Thai ID.

It will come in handy in the future.

Hope all goes well with your visit with Phuket Thai Immigration.

Did you have any special papers from his Thai mother when you entered Thailand? Or was his Estonian passport all that was needed to enter?

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Nurmsoo *******

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No We entered with Estonian passport . He doesent have yet made thai passport or ID .

She is at Home Yes .

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Benjamin ******

Benjamin ******

Are you getting a one year extension of stay based on raising half-Thai child?

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Nurmsoo *******

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@Benjamin *****

No We are estonians (he dont have thai pass yet) . So We want first extension etc because put Flight back is 22 of february ..

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Benjamin ******

Benjamin ******

You can't get an extension of stay without first being in Thailand

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Nurmsoo *******

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@Benjamin *****

we both need to extend visas . 😊

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Benjamin ******

Benjamin ******

You do not want to answer my question.

I read James Miller's comment below, it's (BASICALLY) correct, but I think there might be some problems with it. But since you don't want to answer my basic question, I'm not going to help you further. Good luck.

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@Benjamin *****

we came same time . Our first 30days without visa is over January 8th.

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Benjamin ******

Benjamin ******

From your post:

>I have a son (1year old) who is with his thai grandparents in Pakchong .

Who's extension of stay are you extending? Are you acquire an extension of stay for YOU? OR, are you acquiring an extension of stay for your SON?

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Monti ********

Monti ********

Yes. If you are extending his stay he must be present at the immigration office. Every person who is getting an extension must appear in person.

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Nurmsoo *******

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@Benjamin *****

We are already here . We have estonians passport and thailandpass etc all the documents- Ticket to fly (22feb)back etc.

Im in phuket - he is in Pakchong - We have first 30days visa . Now i need to extend it - do i need him in the Office or not ?

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Benjamin ******

Benjamin ******

>he dont have thai pass yet

Receiving a Thai Pass is a requirement to enter Thailand. A person can not get any extension of stays before they enter Thailand, since they are granted at the local immigration office.

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@Benjamin *****

I dont understand , what do you mean by that? Sorry

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