What Long-Term Visa Options are Available for a Swiss Citizen Staying in Thailand with a Thai Mother?

Apr 14, 2020

5 years ago

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I am Swiss citizen on a retiree visa married to Thai wife. Our 20 year old son (Swiss passport only) is studying in USA. After his school shut down, he returned to Thailand to stay with us until school in USA starts again (maybe September).

He entered on a 30 day stamp. I am fully aware of our options in regards to visa amnesty, extensions etc.

My question is, given his mother is Thai and we both reside in Thailand, are there any longer term options for him than extending tourist visas?

Thanks for your help.

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The question asks about longer-term visa options for a 20-year-old Swiss citizen, whose Thai mother resides in Thailand, after he entered on a 30-day tourist stamp. Comments suggest considering Thai citizenship due to the mother's nationality, exploring possibilities for a one-year extension of stay, and confirming specific visa entry details.

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Robert *******

He can apply for the 1 year Extension of Stay

5 years ago

James ********

@Robert ******

Great find 😇

5 years ago

Stephane *****

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Here we go! TXS a lot.

Would you have the link which enables me to check what documents are needed?

5 years ago

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Stephane *****

James ********

Frankly at this time there are no other options ..but lets see what added info you can share as we think

...Did he arrive visa exempt 30 days?

...Or with a Tourist Visa?

...When did he arrive?

...What is his current stamped permission to stay date?

5 years ago

Stephane *****

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He arrived on 17th of March on a visa exempt 30day. Permission to stay until 15th of April.

So for now, it is my understanding that he will benefit from visa amnesty until at least 30th of April.

5 years ago

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Stephane *****

Robert *******

As his mother is Thai, he is Thai. He should apply for an ID card and Thai passport. I guess your wife know more about how to get a Thai passport.

5 years ago

Robert *******

age does not matter, he is Thai and entitled on a Thai passport.

I guess you have the documents that he is born and she is the mother?

5 years ago

Stephane *****

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@Robert ******

Thank you!

Thai passport is not an option at this stage. He was born in Japan and the whole process to get a passport would have to be started at the Thai embassy in Japan.

Furthermore not sure if a 20 year old still can get a Thai passport.

At this stage I simply need to know if there are other visa options than tourist visa.

But will try to get down your suggested route as well.

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Stephane *****

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