Unanswered8 years ago
Can I obtain a one-year Non-O visa from Savannakhet for my Thai child without proof of funds?
Morning all. Tod and the team ..........Is it possible to get a one year non O from Savannakhet, based on having a Thai child as a dependent, without proof of funds ? I'm currently doing 90 days x 60 days ( extension) from Vientiane.
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The consensus among commenters is that while it is possible to obtain a single entry 90-day Non-O visa from Savannakhet for individuals with a Thai child, a one-year multi-entry Non-O visa without proof of funds is unlikely. Some have had success with a one-year Non-O based on marriage, but the requirements are stricter for those applying based on having a dependent Thai child. Documentation, including originals of marriage papers and proof of funds (at least 400,000 THB), are generally required. The local immigration office's varying policies and recent changes may contribute to confusion among applicants.
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Per ********
I have gotten non O one year, in Savannaket several times, I am married here in this contry, one time a lady at the Thai consulate, in Savanaket askt me, where is your wife, I told her back in Thailand, the marry's paper, I only had a copy, it was not enough, it had to be the original, so I only got a tourist visa, after I have the original marry's paper with me, never any problems.
Michael ********
LOL Yes we are on the same page here. I wrote it wrong (corrected). No funds for a single entry. Only place that used to do multi entry for a Thai child with proof of the 400k was Penang. Not sure if that loop is closed already or not. I would get a single entry and then extend for a year with proof of funds for the child. Too easy as he is already the legal father.
Steve *******
Michael Lucken Savanakhet and Vientiane issue the single entry for having a Thai child WITHOUT proof of funds. They dont issue the multi even with proof of funds.
Michael ********
Yes only single entry for Thai child with no proof of funds, can't get a year even with funds in Laos. (Corrected.)
Steve *******
@Per *******
Its the same visa, the multi entry non imm O but issued because you're married to a Thai citizen and you need to prove this with the origional marriage cert. Only the single entry is issued for having a Thai child.Michael ********
yes it is a 1 year marriage visa. The guy is asking about a dependant visa which you can't get a year for outside of Thailand :)
Per ********
@Michael *******
The visa I got, is just a normal non. re-entry, it's nothing written about, marriage in the visa, I never askt fore it, but she/they wantet to se the orginal paper, so maby it goes there under.Michael ********
He is not asking about a marriage visa.
Tod *********
There is NO thai consulate in the area that will issue a year-long, multi-entry Non-O visa based on supporting a half-thai child without funds, whether you've gone thru family court or not.
Penang will issue a year-long, multi-entry Non-O if you show 400K baht, BUT Savannakhet & Vientiane will only issue 90 day single entry Non-O's for taking care of half thai kids.
Penang will issue a year-long, multi-entry Non-O if you show 400K baht, BUT Savannakhet & Vientiane will only issue 90 day single entry Non-O's for taking care of half thai kids.
Michael ********
Why do you need to get a year outside? Just get a 90 day and then extend it for a year when you get back to Thailand. Put 400k in the bank. You are already legitimized (which is the hard part). Then get a single or multi re - entry permit, if you want to come and go. Will be 5700 per year. 1900 + 3800. I realize you don't wan't to show proof of funds. But it is only 400k and you don't have to use it.
Robert *******
Okay, continued the search: Tod Daniels Just so you know, being listed on a "thai birth certificate" doesn't grant you ANY parental rights inside (or outside) thailand.
AFAIK: both thai consulates at either Savannakhet or Vientiane will only issue you a single entry, 90 day Non-Immigrant Type-O visa with the documentation you have..
Even if people have gone thru "Family Court" and were awarded 50-100% parental rights (as the legal father), I don't think either of those places will issue you a year-long, multi-entry Non-O visa.
Maybe Penang, but I'm not sure . . .
In Savannakhet you'll pull a single entry, 90 day, Non-Immigrant Type-O visa.. That's all you'll get.
AFAIK: both thai consulates at either Savannakhet or Vientiane will only issue you a single entry, 90 day Non-Immigrant Type-O visa with the documentation you have..
Even if people have gone thru "Family Court" and were awarded 50-100% parental rights (as the legal father), I don't think either of those places will issue you a year-long, multi-entry Non-O visa.
Maybe Penang, but I'm not sure . . .
In Savannakhet you'll pull a single entry, 90 day, Non-Immigrant Type-O visa.. That's all you'll get.
Robert *******
This comment from Tod was from last year, so recent policy changes are not updated. So we are still in the unkown.
Rob **********
OPOk thanks. Wasn't sure if there had been any changes in policy recently because of what i've heard. Ok it seems like the 90 day non 0 is still the only option, even if you are legally the father. My local immigration are obviously not singing from the same hymn sheet as everybody else ! Ok, thank you very much.
Rob **********
OPThanks Robert but that is not what we are discussing. We are trying to find out if a legal father/ guardian can get a one year non o from Savannakhet, without proof of funds. My local immigration said yes ( they've been wrong before) but people on here say it's not possible.
Robert *******
a Small search in the group and the answer is there:
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Mark *******
That thread says nothing about a 1 year non O without proof of funds.
Paul *******
I don't know about this. But when I was there last month.. I met a guy who had traveled there from the south of the country to do his non o based on marriage. And he said that the reason why he selected savannakhet was because they didn't require proof of funds. To get the same visa that the other embassies / consulates would give him for showing funds.
Rob **********
OPYes. A 90 day non o can be extended for 60 days. Been doing it for 2 years. Was rather hoping for a one year multiple entry from Savannakhet. If not possible I will continue going to Vientiane.
Steve *******
@Paul ******
YesPaul *******
@Steve ******
can't single entries be extended at immigration?Rob **********
OP@Paul ******
Now, that I didn't know. Are you sure ? I can only get 90 days at Vientiane. I was told on Friday, at the local immigration office that Savannakhet issue multi entry non o's, without proof of funds based on a dependent Thai child. They have given me duff information before so i want to make sure before I travel there.Steve *******
@Paul ******
yes, like I said the multi entry is avaliable based on marriage at savannakhet. Ive got one myself, i just dont think its avaliable for having a Thai child, only the single entry.Paul *******
A friend of mine gets his non o based on marriage at savannakhet each year. He doesn't show funds so has to border bounce every 90 days.
Actually this was 2 years ago.. I don't know whether things have changed since then or not .
Actually this was 2 years ago.. I don't know whether things have changed since then or not .
Steve *******
@Paul ******
Many consulates dont issue the multi entry non imm anymore, even with proof of funds.Paul *******
You may know this already....
If all your paperwork is in order then you'll get the visa anywhere you go.. the only difference between showing funds and not showing funds. Is that you'll either just have to report to your local immigration every 90 days, or you'll have to do a border bounce every 90 days. Either way you still get a year visa.
If all your paperwork is in order then you'll get the visa anywhere you go.. the only difference between showing funds and not showing funds. Is that you'll either just have to report to your local immigration every 90 days, or you'll have to do a border bounce every 90 days. Either way you still get a year visa.
Rob **********
OPThis is what i'm hearing. They are giving non o visa's at Savannakhet based on dependents and marriage, with no proof of funds. I can't seem to find out, with certainty about the dependent non o.
Steve *******
Yes, It's avaliable based on marriage.
Steve *******
Short answer is no.
Rob **********
OP@Steve ******
. Ok, no worries. thanks.Steve *******
@Rob *********
Im pretty sure you can only get the single entry, like you're doing now.Rob **********
OPOk. I was told that if the child has been legitimized by the local amphur and i'm legally responsible for the child, then it's possible. So , what i've been told is incorrect ?
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