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How long does it take to get a yearly extension for a non O guardian visa for a Thai child?

Non-O Visa Visa Extension Thai Child Guardian Visa Immigration Process Expat in Thailand

Jan 22, 2026

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How goes the process of getting a yearly extension for the non O guardian of a Thai child visa? Does it take long same as for marriage or just one day as for retirement?

I know about the legal requirement to prove fatherhood.

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The process of obtaining a yearly extension for a Non-O guardian visa for a Thai child is similar to that of a marriage extension, typically taking longer than the retirement extension. Generally, the consideration period for the visa extension is around 21 to 30 days, depending on the location of the application.

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It takes about the same time as a marriage ext, its longer than retirement, with a consideration period, normally 30 days.

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Tod *********

extensions of stays based on raising thai child get under consideration stamps just like married to thai national extensions do.

In bangkok it's 21 days other offices give 30 days

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