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What are the requirements for a Non-O visa based on having a Thai child, and can I work on it?

Non-O Visa Thai Child Visa Visa Requirements Proof of Funds Work Permit Education Visa Expat Advice

Apr 26, 2022

4 years ago

Jennifer ******

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Hello Non-o visa based on Thai child advice needed.

Living and working in Thailand 4 years on work permit as teacher but will need to study soon for 1- 1.5 years to get a permanent teacher visa. So I’m considering other options.

1. As a female trying to obtain non-o based on Thai child visa do I still need to show proof off 400k in the bank?

2. Can I still work on this type of visa?

TIA

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The Non-O visa based on raising a Thai child requires proof of funds, typically 400,000 baht in a Thai bank account or a monthly salary of at least 40,000 baht. This requirement applies regardless of gender. However, if married to a Thai national, the financial proof may not be necessary. Holders of this visa can also work in Thailand.

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Tod *********

@Jennifer *****

if you are getting a yearly extension based on raising a thai child you WOULD need to meet the proof of funds of 400K baht in a thai bank account in your name only OR proof of 40K baht a month in salary by legally working here with a work permit.

It's only the "married to a thai" extension where a foreign female married to a thai male has no requirement to show proof of funds. For raising children you still do show the funds

4 years ago

Jennifer ******

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@Tod ********

appreciate your response - thank you so much!

4 years ago

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Jennifer ******

Mikkel *******

Are you married to the childs father? If so, there are no financial requirements to get a non-O extension based on marriage to a Thai, as a female.

4 years ago

Jennifer ******

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@Mikkel ******

thank you for your reply - I’m not married to him. However if we were to marry as like mentioned above, would he then need to supply financial info?

4 years ago

Mikkel *******

@Jennifer *****

I dont believe so no. No monetary requirements, for a foreign female married to a Thai male, to get yearly extensions.

4 years ago

Jennifer ******

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@Mikkel ******

thank you so much for your help 🙏🏻

4 years ago

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Lloyd ********

Just so you are aware, there is no "permanent teacher visa", I think you may be referring to a teacher's licence, which is totally different and required to work in OBEC schools once you run out of waivers.

4 years ago

Ellie *******

Visa/extension based on raising half Thai child requires parent proof of funds. Male or female doesn't matter. As a parent to support a child, you need to prove your financial situation.

And you can hold a work permit with those visa/extensions.

A female foreigner doesn't have to have funds by herself when you are married to a Thai male who can prove the support for his wife. (regarding being a family member of a Thai national)

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Ellie *******

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