Do I and my son need Multiple Entry Non-Immigrant visas to stay in Thailand for 6 months?

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Jul 28, 2022

2 years ago

Adam *********

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Hi all. It seems a Non-Immigrant visa based on family is the right fit for the circumstances of myself and my son. My partner is Thai and I’m Aussie and our son was born in Australia (we have successfully obtained a Thai birth certificate for him) We would like to spend up to 6 months in Thailand and don’t have any real interest in visiting nearby countries, as we want to limit travel since we have an 18 month old with us. My question is, in order to be able to stay up to 6 months, will both my son and I need to apply for Non Im multiple entries or is there another way to do it that doesn’t require us to leave the country every 90 days? Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user seeks to stay in Thailand for up to 6 months with their Thai partner and Australian-born son, asking whether they need to apply for Multiple Entry Non-Immigrant O visas or if there are alternatives to avoid leaving the country every 90 days. Responses indicate that Multiple Entry Non-Immigrant O visas are the best option since extensions based solely on a birth certificate aren't sufficient; parental rights documentation may be necessary for other visa types.

Robert *******

Time to close, people have to fly from a country to Thailand and enter Thailand, with a birth certificate that does not going to happen, passports are needed.

Not financially fined for overstay only works for people who got a stay inside Thailand, I do not know the rules in Australia.

The way to apply for a Thai passport for a Thai person in Thailand has not much to do with Thai Visa Advice.

Thanks to al.

2 years ago

Robert *******

Best option is for both the Multiple Entry Non Immigrant O visa, as for the Extension of Stay based on Thai Children you need to have parental rights from family court or Amphuer depending on age of the child.

Just a birth certificate is not enough for an Extension of Stay at Immigration.

2 years ago

Siggi ********

@Robert ******

why for both? If the son is Thai? And even if not kids under 15 can stay endless without any punishment. But the son is Thai so don't need anything

2 years ago

Peter *******

To get a Thai Passport for your son in Thailand he will need to have his name in a Thai House Book.

2 years ago

Adam *********

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@Siggi *******

might be because we have to enter on Australian passports. Once in BKK, we will take Thai birth certificate to apply for Thai passport for child. We can’t get Thai passport before we leave Australia as this requires the whole family to fly to another city in Australia to present and apply Thai passport. So, the issue is, my son comes in using Australian passport and visa and needs to meet those requirements otherwise might run into an overstay situation. Thai consulate recommended the child go in on family visa

2 years ago

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Adam *********

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@Robert ******

ok thanks so much for that clarity. After 90 days, can the stay be extended by another 30 days by paying the 1900 baht and visiting immigrations or, will my son and I definitely need to leave Thailand at or before the 90 day mark? Thanks again.

2 years ago

Robert *******

@Adam ********

IF you have the 1 year Multiple Entry Non Immigrant O visa, you get 90 days of stay, just before the last day, you make a border run to get a new 90 day period.

There is no 30 day Extension of Stay possible on this visa, depending on how long you like to stay inside Thailand, you might ask for a 60 day Extension of Stay to visit family.

2 years ago

Adam *********

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@Robert ******

ok last follow up just to be clear. Are you saying that just before 90 days is up, I have an opportunity to request an extension of 60 days and if successful, this would mitigate the need to border run at 90 days, thereby essentially offering 5 months stay on original entry? Thanks so much, greatly appreciated

2 years ago

Robert *******

@Adam ********

yes, 90 days on entry. plus 60 days extension based on visiting family, makes 150 days. BUT be aware that some Immigration Offices only allow 1 (one) time this 60 day extension during the complete life time of the visa.

2 years ago

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Robert *******

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