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What are the requirements for applying for a Non-O visa to visit my partner and son in Thailand from Vietnam?

Dec 8, 2025

18 hours ago

Hello everyone,

I want to apply for a Non-O visa to visit my family in Thailand. I'm in Vietnam, Hanoi. I have a son and a partner there, and we are not married. From what I understand, I should choose the Non-Immigrant Visa (O).

The required documents are:

1. Biodata page of passport – the first page of my passport with my personal details. OK.

2. A photo not older than 6 months – OK.

3. Document indicating current location – I don’t really understand this. Should it be a photo of my passport with the entry stamp? Or a document from the owner of the room I’m renting?

4. Financial evidence – I have an account in a Thai bank with the required amount, but is a printed statement enough? Since I’m abroad, I can’t obtain an original bank statement with their stamp.

5. Personal details of family in Thailand – I have photos of my partner’s ID, but my son doesn’t have any documents yet. What should I provide yet? Maybe invitation letter from my partner?

6. Proof of relationship – I have a photo of my son’s birth certificate. Is it enough?

Do I need anything else?

The points above come from the official eVisa website.

However! On the website of the Thai Embassy in Hanoi there are additional requirements! Check this out

1. Copy of the Thai child’s birth certificate AND a copy of their passport or ID…

But my son doesn’t have any of that.

2. Copy of the Thai house registration book, certified true copy, signed and dated.

What is that? We don’t own a house.

I’m confused.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user seeks guidance on applying for a Non-O visa to visit their partner and son in Thailand. They discuss the required documents, express confusion about specific requirements such as proof of current location and financial statements, and note discrepancies between different sources of visa information. Commenters emphasize the importance of proving legal parentage and suggest seeking advice from legal experts.

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Michael ********

You do know immigration have been known to check facebook, and you clearly state there you are not a visitor

14 hours ago

Greg ***********

AGAIN: the birth certificate is NOT a hard proof.

The mother of the child could theoretically randomly have had ANY man’s name written into the birth certificate.

*** and I have told you before: go back to your home country, apply for a multi entry Tourist Visa.

*** Then return to Thailand on a proper visa, AND seek to get your FATHERSHIP acknowledged by a Thai Family Court.

*** only when you can prove LEGAL fathership, you can apply for the Non-Imm-O FAMILY Visa and the subsequent 1-year Extension of Stay

15 hours ago

Greg ***********

“5. Personal details of family in Thailand – I have photos of my partner’s ID, but my son doesn’t have any documents yet. What should I provide yet? Maybe invitation letter from my partner?

6. Proof of relationship – I have a photo of my son’s birth certificate. Is it enough?“

*** I have told you before that your name on the birth certificate might not be enough, neither for the application to the 90-days visa, nor to the application to the 1-Jahr Extension of the Stay permit

You will have to try and see if the birth certificate alone is accepted

*** your Thai girlfriend’s ID card is irrelevant for the application as you are not married

15 hours ago

John **********

You can include a letter explaining that your son is not old enough to have ID or passport. Your wife and son should be in a blue house book somewhere

15 hours ago

Corinna *******

@John *********

problem is passport is possible from birth. ID card I think once they enter school. Did my daughter's thai passport at 1 months old.

14 hours ago

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Corinna *******

Wannikea *********

Are you named as the father on the child's birth certificate? You have zero legal status with your "partner." Surely your lawyer has explained this. Suggest you join Thai Visa Advice - Q&A group for expert answers.

15 hours ago

John *******

If you are not married, then she isn’t family, correct?

15 hours ago

Frank **********

How many times do you have to post about getting a visa. You have already received many responses.

16 hours ago

David *******

We are also confused. You seem to post this situation regularly but take no notice of the helpful replies

16 hours ago

Melissa *********

Are you over age 50? If so you could consider a nonO based on retirement instead of family. Sounds like might be more suited for your scenario.