Do my children need to extend their visa in Thailand if we are on a VOA?

Visa Rules Children and Visa Extensions Thailand Visa On Arrival Visa Overstay Penalties Family Travel with Children

Mar 27, 2023

2 years ago

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I have searched the group but didn’t find a definitive answer but maybe because there isn’t one.  We are on a US passport. My wife and I and our two children (4) and (2) are on a VOA 45-day which started Feb 16th.  We plan to extend this by 30 days tomorrow.  

Do I really need to get extension for the two children as well?  I have heard that under a certain age they will not be penalized for overstay but in other cases I have heard people say that children should be extended on schedule as well. 

We planned a week long trip to Cambodia once the extension runs out and plan to return back to Thailand for another 45+30.  

Thanks for your insight.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The original poster is seeking advice on whether they are required to extend their children's visas while on a 45-day Visa on Arrival in Thailand. They are unclear if the children, aged 4 and 2, need to have their stays legalised through an extension, especially since they plan to travel to Cambodia and return for additional time in Thailand. Several comments highlight that while children are not fined for overstaying, they may still receive a stamp indicating an overstay in their passports, which could affect future travels.

Ellie *******

Not getting a penalty or fine doesn't mean they are staying in Thailand legally. But as explained above, all is on the parents' decision if they want to let children be illegal or take a cost 'effective' way.

2 years ago

James ********

Please note that the Visa Exempt Entry into Thailand is now 45 days thru March 31.

Then it reverts to normal 30 day Visa Exempt Entry.

2 years ago

James ********

It's really your call... As you have read, children are not fined, BUT there will be an OVERSTAY stamp in their passport when they clear Thai Immigration on your way out of Thailand

2 years ago

James ********

I have placed the TOPIC of CHILDREN on your post...

CLICK on it and all posts about CHILDREN will Pop up to read.

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