How can I apply for a visa for my newborn daughter in Thailand, and do we need to leave the country for that?

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Sep 3, 2019

5 years ago

Vincent *************

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I have an extension to stay based on Retirement, My Filipina Wife has an extension of stay based on mine.  We have a newborn daughter.  I know that we don't necessarily need a visa for her  BUT if we decided to get one how would we proceed? do we need to take her out of Thailand first or can we do it here? Do we need proof of funds again?

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The user is inquiring about the process for obtaining a visa for their newborn daughter in Thailand. They already hold extensions based on retirement, and the wife has a dependent extension. They are unsure if they need to take their daughter out of Thailand to apply for the visa or if it can be done within the country. Additionally, they are curious about whether proof of funds is necessary for the visa application. Community members have responded that usually there are no issues if the baby has a passport, and there are specific considerations regarding overstays and immigration checks.

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Tod *********

nope you're highly unlikely to have any problems taking a baby (with a passport) in and out of the country on 30 day visa exempt entries even with lengthy overstays between the exits and entries.

5 years ago

Vincent *************

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@Tod ********

Just wondered whether we would get some hassle if we went out and back to Thailand a few times each year by immigration. Could they be stubborn and say that she has been in and out too many times on a visa exempt on entry?

5 years ago

Vincent *************

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@James *******

yes

5 years ago

James ********

Vincent Vanmilingen you said your wife is on extension by way of your retirement in Thailand?

5 years ago

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James ********

Tod *********

the place you need to ask these questions is the immigration office that you and your wife got your extensions at.

I would bet you're going to be told NOT to worry about anything visa wise until the child is at least school aged.

Children under 15 cannot be fined for overstay and children under 18 cannot be banned for overstay

5 years ago

James ********

...What is your nationality?

..Are you married...marriage recognized by whom?

...She is Filipino.

...You have birth certificate...with you and her named as parents?

...baby born in Thailand?

Or where born?

Seeking to set stage for answers.

Thank you for your patience...

5 years ago

James ********

Vincent Vanmilingen lets await

@Tod ********

expert advice...thank you.

5 years ago

Vincent *************

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@James *******

British passport applied for and Phillipines passport will be applied for in a couple of weeks.

5 years ago

James ********

Vincent Vanmilingen

@Tod ********

replied with helpful advice. I was wondering does the baby yet have a passport? And if so where from ? UK...or Philippines. Is your marriage recognized by the British Embassy?

And hers by the Philippines?

Just wondering what the baby will need re passport and when? Curious to know.

And I wish you and family much happiness...take good care 😉

5 years ago

Vincent *************

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@James *******

nationality British; Married in Thailand; Wife id Filipina; Yes have birth certificate with us named as parents; Daughter born in Thailand;

5 years ago

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Vincent *************

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