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Can I get a Non-O visa for supporting Thai children, and is there a multi-entry option?

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Jul 17, 2017

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Tracy **********

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is there such thing as a non o multi ... for supporting thai kids .?

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Yes, there is a Non-O visa available for those supporting Thai children, but it usually requires you to show sufficient funds, either a monthly income of 40,000 baht or 400,000 baht in savings for an extension of stay. While a 90-day Non-O visa can be obtained, one can apply for yearly extensions. The multi-entry option may be available through consulates in places like Penang, provided all necessary documentation and financial requirements are met. If married to the parent, a different visa type may apply.

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Stephen ********

As I understand it if you are married to the father/mother of the child then you must have a marriage visa; the guardian visa is only applicable if you aren't married or get divorced. I recall a post in this forum about that.

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Tracy **********

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no

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Stephen ********

I see. Thank you for clearing that up. I misunderstood.

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Tod *********

you are talking about an "extension of stay" that you get at the immigration office.

A person married to a thai who also had a child could apply for a Non-O visa at a thai consulate based on supporting that child with the correct documentation IF they wanted to.

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Lloyd ********

If you have the funds and are the legal guardian then Penang will do (as has already been said) . I believe it is 500k in the bank.

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Tracy **********

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is there no non o for 1 year .. like at savanakehet ?

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Tod *********

, you could go to Savannakhet and get a year-long, mutli-entry Non-O based on marriage to a thai and then border bounce every 90 days rather than doing an extension of stay here.

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Tod *********

WOW,

, I didn't know they did home visits for foreign women married to thai guyz.. :/ Thanx

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Tracy **********

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its horrible

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Tracy **********

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ive done it many times

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Tracy **********

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they do for women married to thai mwn

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Tod *********

, in Bangkok they don't do home visits for extensions of stays based on marriage ;) you apply for the extension, you get a 30 day under consideration stamp, and 30 days later you go back and get the year extension stamped into your passport.

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Tracy **********

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ok thanks ... ill do the married one then in Bangkok. i feel very violated to have them at my house checking on me

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Tod *********

, if you're asking is there a year-long, multi-entry Non-O you can get for raising kids here that doesn't require financials (like the married to a thai one in savannakhet) the answer is NO.

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, said Penang is probably the only place you'd get one and even that requires financial proof.

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Steve *******

Some consulates around the world might still do the multi based on a Thai child. The UK used to but not anymore. Most are single entry and then apply for a yearly extention of stay in Thailand.

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Steve *******

No, only a multi entry based on marriage at savanakhet

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David ****************

I believe you have to get a 90 day in Savana, then extend for a year in LOS. I know someone who did it and it was not at all easy or quick (due to Thai Immigration)

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Tod *********

You can get a 90 day Non-O and then apply for a yearly extension of stay based on supporting thai children and it requires 40K baht a month income or 400K baht in the bank to get that extension of stay

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Darron ********

Yes, but you need to show funds. I know you can apply for one in Penang.

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