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What are the requirements for applying for a visa related to taking care of Thai children while on a tourist visa extension?

Tourist Visa Visa Extension NON-O Visa Family Visa Thailand Immigration Visa Requirements

Oct 9, 2022

4 years ago

Matt ******

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Hi everyone,

I am an idiot and have made an error - I thought I had to have LESS than 15 days remaining on my tourist visa 30 day extension before applying for my 'taking care of Thai kids' visa with my wife :-/

I even set the reminder for tomorrow based on this. Damn.

I will go to immigration with my wife tomorrow to see what they say. I also planned to get the bank letter tomorrow but not sure if it's even worth that now (it's an hour away to the branch I opened the account at).

Will have to see what the immigration officer says tomorrow. 

Just thought I'd warn others not to be as silly as me...

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The original poster mistakenly believed they needed less than 15 days remaining on their tourist visa extension to apply for a visa associated with caring for Thai children. It was clarified by a commenter that they need 15 days or more left on their current visa to apply. Additionally, there's an option for a 60-day family extension which may be applicable depending on the individual’s situation during their visit. The post serves as a cautionary tale for others regarding visa rules and requirements.

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Barry ************

You’re not an idiot. I’ve been here for over 20 years and I still get it wrong sometimes. I think

@Tod ********

and James Miller are the only two farangs who have a perfect understanding.

4 years ago

Matt ******

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@Barry ***********

thanks Barry, glad I'm not the only one 🤦‍♂️🙄

4 years ago

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James ********

4 years ago

Ellie *******

Just FYI about 60 days family extension. get the latest and your local office-specific requirement tomorrow.

4 years ago

Tod *********

you need 15 days or MORE days left on your stamp.

SO no need to get the bank letter or anything like you were going to do for the Non-O visa

How about applying for a 60 day visit thai family extension for 1900baht? You can do that one time per entry so if you haven't gotten it this entry you should be okay.

4 years ago

Matt ******

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Thank you

@Tod ********

and Anthony Jackson :)

4 years ago

Matt ******

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@Tod ********

Hi Tod thank you for your reply. I have not done that extension yet so that could be my lifeline! (y) We will try that tomorrow 🙂

Can't believe I got this so wrong.. what can you do hey, live and learn as they say 🙂

4 years ago

Anthony *********

@Matt *****

I did that too earlier this year but it was okay I did the 60 day Thai family extension that Tod has mentioned above

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Matt *****

you are far from the first person to have this happen and the 60 day visit thai family extension is an option

OR

bouncing out and back in by a land border to get on a new 45 day visa exempt entry stamp is also another option if they don't let you get the 60 day extension <- which they should allow no problem.

4 years ago

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