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What does 'certified copy' mean for a Non-O visa application in Thailand?
I wanted to apply for a non-O visa in Hanoi. But the requirements say "certified copy." What is that? Will a signed copy suffice?
Last year, I applied in Savannakhet, and there was no such requirement; copies of documents were sufficient.
What do you think?
Last year, I applied in Savannakhet, and there was no such requirement; copies of documents were sufficient.
What do you think?
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around the definition of 'certified copy' for a Non-O visa application in Hanoi, which differs from previous experiences in Savannakhet where only signed copies were required. Community members clarify that a signed copy of specific documents, such as a house book and ID from a spouse, is adequate. Additionally, there are discussions about the challenges faced by individuals trying to maintain residency status, the complications of long-term visas, and the implications of having a Thai child on visa status.
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Michael ********
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Manuel *******
I was in Hanoi for Non O last month. A copy, signed by your wife is fine.
Michael ********
OPManuel Duran thanks
John **********
They are looking for a copy of your wife's housebook and ID both signed by her. I can't believe you are still going through this, I assume you didn't get in visa exempt a few weeks back?
Michael ********
OP@John *********
ridiculousJohn **********
@Michael *******
you may think so but you have lived in Thailand for a long time by dodging around on various different entry options. It would be much easier for you if you just bit the bullet and get yourself a long term visa.Michael ********
OP@John *********
I'm always extending my non-o but I can only for 60 days. I can't extend for 1 year because of documents what I don't have. Yes I would make it but it's very complicated, costly and time consume. So literally I can't do that.
John **********
@Michael *******
I do know why you never extend your Non-O but that doesn't mean you shouldn't, you should. The 60 day visiting family extension is nothing to do with the Non-O, even people on visa exempt entries can get that.Michael ********
OP@John *********
I can extend my non-o only for 60 days, you know why.John **********
@Michael *******
a 60 day extension is a completely different thing from extending a Non-O visa as I'm sure you aware.Michael ********
OP@John *********
I do extension always for 60 days of course. But I'm dependent on the mother of my kid what I don't like. What if we will argue or separate? And being as tourist is also cheaper.
John **********
@Ron *****
yes, but one of these days he's not going to get one. He's had numerous Non-O visas and never extended them which is, I suspect, why he's looking at trying a tourist visa or visa exempt.Ron ******
@John *********
Isn't that what he's doing, asking about Non O documents?Michael ********
OP@John *********
why not? What do you mean John? I didn't tried yet to cross as tourist, my visa is still valid.John **********
@Michael *******
sorry I thought I remembered you saying you were coming in as a tourist with some friendsJohn **********
@Michael *******
when you have been outside of Thailand for perhaps 18 months without any visitsMichael ********
OP@John *********
so when I can be a tourist again? Never?John **********
@Michael *******
the year has nothing to do with itMichael ********
OP@John *********
during year?John **********
@Michael *******
no its the amount of time you spend in Thailand that stops you being a tourist.Michael ********
OP@John *********
yes we are planning on end of may but I don't really know what to do. I'd like to enter this time as tourist but I really don't know if it will works even it will be correct reason this time.It seems as if you have a Thai child you cannot be a tourist anymore 😁
Stephane **********
Certified copy of what?
Michael ********
OPStephane Handshin house book, ID. Any requirements docs has this info
Michael ********
OPAnt W Tailor ??
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