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What are the requirements for extending a Non-O visa for dependency on children in Jomtien?
What is the requirement at jomtien to extend the 1 year non o based on dependency for kids?Also myself and my ex gf are separated but she is willing to help me with paperwork as she has full custody of the kids. Do we have to declare we are still living together?
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To extend a 1-year Non-O visa based on dependency for children in Jomtien, you will need specific documents, especially if you are not legally married to the children's mother. Important requirements include the children’s birth certificates, house registration documents, the ID of the mother, and proof of parental rights. It’s crucial to have these legal rights established, as failing to do so can prevent you from securing the extension. If you have not gone through the family court to obtain parental rights, you may not qualify for the extension within Thailand, which means exploring other visa options might be necessary.
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Tod *********
Adam Hall Looks like you got your own answer,
I am still of the mind without the decree from family court they're not gonna do it.
BUT
Give it a shot, all the can say is no.
I am still of the mind without the decree from family court they're not gonna do it.
BUT
Give it a shot, all the can say is no.
Adam ******
OPJust spoke to immigration officer. The following is what is needed if not married 5 is not required
1. Birth Certificate
2.House book(blue one) of your children
3. Your ex’s ID card
4. her House book (blue book)
5. Married certificate (not needed if not married)
6.Family’s photo that take from outside can see house number and inside.
7.House’s maps
8.lease agreement if you rent accommodations
9. Bank book+ ATM ( k bank or bangkok bank excepted)
10. Photo 2 inches 4 pics
11. Your passport
1. Birth Certificate
2.House book(blue one) of your children
3. Your ex’s ID card
4. her House book (blue book)
5. Married certificate (not needed if not married)
6.Family’s photo that take from outside can see house number and inside.
7.House’s maps
8.lease agreement if you rent accommodations
9. Bank book+ ATM ( k bank or bangkok bank excepted)
10. Photo 2 inches 4 pics
11. Your passport
Adam ******
OPas she is the mother of the kids this is obvious thing needed.
Robert *******
Love to know if this works, surprised to read the points 3, 4 and 6. You are not together anymore but need her id card, her house book, and family pictures. i hope the pictures of you and the child will do in front of your house with house nr and inside your house.
James ********
@Adam *****
Hoping you obtain the visa...Best Wishes. Please report back.. Thank youAdam ******
OPObviously 400,000 in bank book
Tod *********
@Adam *****
as people have told you IF you have not gone thru family court and been granted legal parental rights, you as a foreign male who has a child with a thai woman out of wedlock have no parental rights and there for have no ability to get a year extension inside the country.It doesn't matter if your name is on the birth certificate, it doesn't matter if your half thai child holds a passport from your country. The only thing that matters is whether you have been granted parental rights by either going thru the process in family court OR (if the child is old enough) by going to the local Amphur (city hall) and doing it there.
So the question I have to you IS
Did you go thru family court OR to the local Amphur to get parental rights granted ? If the answer to that question is no, then you can't get a yearly extension inside the country
Adam ******
OP@Tod ********
thanks mateTod *********
On the chance you didn't get parental rights granted yet, you could take the birth certificate with your name on it, the house book listing of the child and proof you have 400k baht (or the equivalent) in a bank account to the thai consulate in Penang and get a year-long, multi-entry Non-O visa. Now on that visa you only get stamped in for 90 days, then you exit/re-enter the country and get a new 90 day stamp. You do that for the whole year (which gives you almost 15 months of stay in the country in 90 day increments).
That might be an option until you can get parental rights granted and then go for an in country extension.
That might be an option until you can get parental rights granted and then go for an in country extension.
Lloyd ********
As you are not married have you been to court to legitimize the children ? If not, then you are legally not even their father.
Adam ******
OP@Tod ********
I never said otherwise.i have the paperwork sighed by the mother saying I am the legitimised father of the children which wasn’t done by the court.Tod *********
@Adam *****
you are not quite correct :/ Custody and granting of parental rights are two separate issues. IF you have a child with a thai woman when you aren't married you as the father are granted NO parental rights (doesn't matter if you're a foreign or a thai guy) kids born out of wedlock have 100% of the parental rights granted to the mother.
Stuart **********
If you have legitimised paternity then you can get the one year extension provided you meet the criteria, one of which is that you have to be actually living with your kids full time. Whether or not you are living with your ex is not relevant as the purpose of the visa is for the care of your Thai child not your ex
Stuart **********
Lloyd Turner is correct if you were not married at the time of birth or have not legitimised paternity through the court then you are not even the legal father and cannot apply for the 1 year extension. Many people get custody confused with legitimising paternity so you should check your paperwork
Lloyd ********
@Adam *****
pretty sure you go to family court to legitimize a child if the parents are not married.Adam ******
OPLloyd Turner the children don’t get legitimised by the court, only custody is done by the court.
Lloyd ********
As you have no legal custody you won't get a years extension, best you can hope for is 60 days.
James ********
And as its now nighttime in Thailand, you will receive added replies on Tuesday morning.
James ********
Please go to Jomtien Immigration and ASK for their list of requirements for the visa you are wanting to apply for. As there are 70+ Immigration offices in Thailand ...the requirements may not be the same.
James ********
@Adam *****
hopefully so.Adam ******
OP@James *******
I am hoping someone with some experience of doing this in jomtien immigration will answer as I am sure there are plenty of people on this page who had that visa and can give me some advice from experience.But thanks for ur input.Activity
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