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What are the visa options for a father with a Thai child?

Father Visa Non-O Visa Thai Child Visa

Jan 13, 2020

6 years ago

David ******

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Hi . I try to find information about father visa (I not know real name)

I have a son (2.5years) with my thai ex girlfriend .I have my name on birth certificate.  I already make 3 times 1 month visa.in 2 febuary my visa finish and  i want stay longer .

If you have a idea or information for me .I will appreciated 

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post inquires about visa options for a father who has a Thai son with his ex-girlfriend. The user has his name on the birth certificate but is uncertain about the correct visa to apply for after his current visa expires. Comments suggest that he can apply for a 60-day extension to visit his son, or pursue a Non-O visa based on parenthood, requiring specific documentation from local authorities. Options include obtaining a single entry 90-day visa that can be extended, or possibly a Non-O multiple entry visa if certain conditions are met.

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James ********

Good Luck...hope all goes well. Commenting closed.

6 years ago

David ******

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Thanks all for your advise

Like I was thinking . That is all possibly are little confusing 5555

6 years ago

Ellie *******

If you have fund and authorized (signed) copy of your ex's ID, you MAY be able to get Non-O (Thai Child) multiple entry in Penang. Legal parenthood is not required, but you need your name in birth certificate. With this visa you need to border-run every 90 days, but you can stay up to 15months + 60days extension visiting Thai family if you want.

6 years ago

Ellie *******

yes, right. edited.

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

Wouldn't the ex need to "certify" the ID by signing their name across it?

6 years ago

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Benjamin ******

Stuart **********

With what you have ie birth cert you can get a single entry 90 day visa. You can then extend that for 2 months inside Thailand to get a maximum of 5 months. If you want longer you have to go through a court process to legitimise paternity. If you do that you can extend for a year provided you meet the financial requirements. You can then also extend annually thereafter

6 years ago

David ******

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I go tomorrow at immigration to check

6 years ago

David ******

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@Stuart *********

thank a lot. For answer . I will follow your advise

6 years ago

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David ******

Robert *******

you need to be have the legal parenthood and guardian of the child while he lives with you. You get these documents from the Amphur or from Family Court, depends on the age and the amphur.

With only your name on the birth certificate you can apply for the 60 day Extension of Stay to visit your son and then apply for a new Single Entry Non Immigrant O visa based on having a Thai son at a Thai Consulate.

6 years ago

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Robert *******

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