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Can I obtain a Non-O visa for Thailand while acting in a film in Seoul with sole custody of my Thai son?

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im invited to act in big film in Seoul Korea. i am american. sole legal custody of my 12 year old Thai son.no mom.he must stay in Pattaya for school. i have one year non immigrate based on retirement. can i get back from Korea. its a HUGE film. Big part

many lawyers say go and apply for 90 day no O visa then get another visa when i return. i have all legal papers re my son everything. hes thai will be with a nanny. all bills paid by movie. will they give me the Non O in Seoul? im afraid to be kept out and my 12 year old alone. he has thai passport. never lived with mom. will the embassy find thst a good reason to come back? no other family but me.
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An American expat with sole legal custody of his 12-year-old Thai son is seeking advice about obtaining a Non-O visa while acting in a major film in Seoul, Korea. He has concerns about returning to Thailand afterward, ensuring his son is cared for by a nanny during his absence. Commenters suggest contacting the consulate, the possibility of a guardian visa due to his son's schooling, and remind him to carry the necessary legal documents to support his case. Some caution against travel during these uncertain times while emphasizing family priorities.
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Honestly based on what happened to me you could be stuck out for a while. Maybe you can somehow pre arrange some things but I’m guessing you don’t have a clear schedule. Also these are volatile times when it come to the movie industry as I’m sure you know and even the best of times movies can stop production so quickly. Me personally I don’t think I’d go. Family and home first.
Lindsey **********
Lindsey **********
If your son is in international school

The school can give you all the documents ( even by email ) to apply for guardian visa as your son is in full time education

Any of the 2 parents can apply for this visa

PM me if you need more help
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
@Lindsey *********
their son is Thai. It’s irrelevant if they’re in an international school. Being a minor and having full custody they can (normally) get a guardian visa. Whether the Korean embassy will grant it to a non resident is the question. I guess they won’t know until they ask.
Geoffrey ****************************
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@Stuart ********
there is no mom no family only me
John *********
John *********
Paul ********
Paul ********
Did your Thai Lawyer lips move
Kool *******
Kool *******
Remember to take a copy of his birth certificate with you, and a copy of his Thai ID card, and a copy of your nanny's ID card, and a letter from her stating she is taking full care of your son while you are away. It would also be good if you have a letter from the court giving you full custody of your son. But, if your retirement visa extension is a type OA instead of a type O extension, then all you need is a re-entry permit, as type OA retirement visas and extensions are being let back in the country after you get and meet the requirements for the certificate of entry, with the appropriate covid-19 insurance, quarantine hotel booked and paid for, and a fit to fly doctor's letter, with a negative covid-19 PCR test done within 72 hours before you fly back. You will actually have two visa options. A 90 day type O visa based on a Thai dependent, or get a type OA visa based on retirement.
Lee **********
Lee **********
Warner brothers .com should help u
Michael ********
Michael ********
I really dont see why they shouldnt give you the visa in Seoul
Peter *******************
Peter *******************
sounds like a production company kind of problem...
Kuan ******
Kuan ******
Go with your son - Korea is not that bad 👍. Your son needs u.
Mark ***********
Mark ***********
Call the consulate explain to them
Geoffrey ****************************
Geoffrey ****************************
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@Mark **********
already did as did movie company. they said they will try to help

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