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How can I switch from an OA visa to a Non-O family visa in Thailand after my child is born?

Kerry *******
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Hi, just about to finish 2nd year of OA visa and need to change to O after coming back into Thailand from Vietnam late June. My Thai wife and I have just had a son so need to apply for family/dependant visa.Has anyone done this before. Looking for advice.?

Thanks in advance. NZ passport BTW.
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The individual is looking to transition from an OA visa to a Non-O visa after their recent family addition. They seek advice on the process of applying for a family/dependent visa in light of their new circumstances. Commenters suggest confirming re-entry permits, seeking advice from immigration, and provide insights on bank deposit requirements and potential visa application routes.
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Will you have a re-entry permit when you go to Vietnam? If not your OA will finish when you leave Thailand and you can just apply for the Non-O in Vietnam.

Otherwise speak to your local immigration office as to whether they will allow you to change to an extension of stay based on marriage when your current extension is able to be renewed (usually 30 days before it expires), you would not be applying for a visa just switching the reason for the extension.

Not sure how they'll handle the insurance requirement, they may insist you maintain that. If they do the only way to avoid it is to leave Thailand and apply for a 90 day Non-O visa elsewhere
Terry *********
Terry *********
Happy to be corrected, but one way: Apply for Non-immigrant O visa, open bank account, deposit 400K, leave in the bank for at least 3 months, apply for marriage/spousal visa, keep money in bank, extention on visa each year...now for the incoming...

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