Answered9 years ago

Do babies need a visa or extension of stay in Thailand if their mother has a Non-B visa?

Visa Rules Thailand Immigration Non-B Visa Baby Visa Requirements Extension of Stay Visa for Children

Terry ********

asked Nov 23, 2017

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Does anyone know if you need a visa/extension of stay for a 20 month baby if mother already has a Non B? I understand from some you don't need one until they are 15 but others say they should have the extension of stay done the same as the parent.

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In Thailand, if a baby is under 15 years old, they generally do not require a visa or an extension of stay, especially if the mother holds a Non-B visa. Many parents have confirmed that a baby born in Thailand does not need a visa or any immigration-related paperwork until they are older. It's also noted that overstaying is not penalized for children under 15 years of age, although they may receive an overstay stamp in their passport. For international travel, a passport will be needed, along with a Thai birth certificate.

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Terry ********

Thanks for your advice. I contacted my local immigration in Thailand and they told me the baby doesn't need a visa, so I will go with that for now.

9 years ago

Henry *********

If the baby was born in Thailand there is no need to do anything. Obviously if the baby leaves Thailand at some point he/she will need a passport and you just have to present the Thai birth certificate at Immigration at the airport. We did this for our son, although on returning to Thailand we got him an O visa and now he's attached to my Extension. Even though there are no bans or fines for overstaying under-15s they do get an overstay stamp in their passport.

9 years ago

Terry ********

Thanks for that

@Tod ********

9 years ago

Tod *********

Following the letter of the law they do need a visa and an extension.

However in practice, nope, just let 'em overstay and don't worry about it.

A child cannot be fined for overstay until they are 15 years old and they cannot be banned for overstay until they are 18.

I'd say you have some time ;) Now once they are old enough to go to school many parents get their kids an ED visa

9 years ago