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How can I obtain or extend my O visa as a UK passport holder with a Thai child?

Alan *********
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Hi Everyone,

Advice please!

I was unable to extend my O visa extension stamp based on being father of a Thai child in January as I was not able to be back in Thailand on their date of 7th February there was also a problem with my 400k Baht seasoning.

They told me to get the visa in Berlin where I am currently. I am unable to get the visa in Berlin due to me not being A German passport holder or having residency in Germany ( I am a UK passport holder )

I obtained an O visa in 2019 from Penang I contacted the consulate this week but have received no reply.

Is it possible at Jomtien immigration for me to fly somewhere get a tourist visa and convert it into a O visa extension stamp??

I’m flying back to Thailand in 2 weeks can you advise me on my options please

Many thanks

Alan
Answer summary
The user seeks advice on how to obtain or extend their O visa after being unable to complete the process in Thailand. They mention complications regarding their initial visa extension and being a UK passport holder currently in Germany. Community members provide insights into visa application processes, suggesting alternatives to obtain a Non-O visa, either through in-country applications upon entering Thailand or via an eVisa from Germany, highlighting the requirements needed in each case.
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Tod *********
Tod *********
@Alan ********
who told you that you can't apply using the eVisa system for a 90 day Non-O visa being a brit whose in germany?

The system will allow it and I think as long as you show an address of where you're staying there and meet the requirements you should be able to get the visa issued there
Alan *********
Alan *********
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@Tod ********
Hi Tod, no one told me I took it from the consulate website, translated from German
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Alan ********
I would try to apply for it, I mean face it worst case is it's declined..
Alan *********
Alan *********
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@Tod ********
I’m going to admit now that I didn’t know about the Thai e visa. I have no idea how that got passed me.

I have applied to the London consulate using UK passport and hope it goes through in time, it says since September 2021 you don’t need to go to the consulate to show your passport.

I have electronic scans of my daughters birth certificate, passport, court paper’s recognising me as father, money etc from previous visa actions and it gets me past this residency issue.

If not after Songkran I’ll try and get my visa exempt moved to a O visa extension stamp (@Jomtien I have major doubts unfortunately) and if not then hop over to Penang and try my luck there.

Thanks to all for their advice. As always top advice on this group and it’s very much appreciated
Tod *********
Tod *********
failing that you can always come in visa exempt, and go to Penang to try to get that 90 day Non-O visa there. I seem to remember they used to require a strange amount of funds for 90 day Non-O's for supporting thai children, (200K baht I think it was)
Alan *********
Alan *********
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@Tod ********
I have no stamp I travelled in on my Irish passport. It’s a EU passport so no stamp.
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Alan ********
and if you're traveling to thailand on your irish passport upload the data page showing you are an EU country and can there for apply for a visa at that consulate
Alan *********
Alan *********
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@Tod ********
this is from the Evisa.

Residence permit in a country in which visa application is submitted
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Alan ********
you just upload the STAMP that lets you be in german as your permit to be in there
James ********
James ********
James ********
James ********
Ellie *******
Ellie *******
The in-country visa is 2 big steps process. You cannot apply for Non-O 'extension' directly on your entry stamp of tourism status (visa-exempt or Tourist visa)

1. Apply for an in-country Non-O visa based on raising a half-Thai child

You can apply for an in-county Non-O visa for 90 days stamp on your visa-exempt entry when you meet the requirements. You need funds seasoned, and 15 days or more remaining with your stamp as of the application date

2. Apply for a 1-year extension based on raising a half-Thai child

You can apply for a 1-year extension when your 90 days stamp remains 30 days or less

Go to the local immigration office immediately after entering Thailand to get their latest handout for in-country visa application and the following 1-year extension.

OR, you may go to Laos or Penang to get the initial Non-O visa based on raising a half-Thai child from the consulate there.

Honestly, I don't see the point of you getting a tourist visa if you go to the consulate for a visa application.
Alan *********
Alan *********
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@Ellie ******
hi thanks for the info. Have you heard of Jomtien immigration doing this??
Ellie *******
Ellie *******
@Alan ********
I remember there reports from those who did “conversion” of visa from tourism to Non-immigrant at Jomtien
Alan *********
Alan *********
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@Ellie ******
hi, I’m going to try and get and e visa from the UK. If that doesn’t go through I am going to try your advice.

Thank you for your help 🙏

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