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What type of visa does my baby need if we obtain an ED visa for studying Thai in Phuket?
ED visaNon Immigrant O visaThailand visa regulationsVisas for children in ThailandStudying Thai in ThailandPhuket expat informationVisa for dependents
May 4, 2018
8 years ago
Trini **********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi all! Question about ED visa. If my husband and I are able to get one for studying Thai in Phuket, what visa does my 7 mo old baby need to get or does he need anything at all? Also, any recommendations of schools in Northern Phuket close to Bang Tao or Surin? THANKS :)
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When obtaining an ED visa for studying Thai in Phuket, your 7-month-old baby may require a Non Immigrant O visa based on being a dependent. However, it is noted that children under the age of 15 will not incur fines for overstaying, which offers flexibility regarding any visa requirements.
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Henry *********
Although there is no fine or ban for children, their passport will get an overstay stamp.
Henry *********
@Trini *********
No, I work here.Trini **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Henry ********
makes sense. Can I ask if you are on an ED visa?Henry *********
@Trini *********
I did because my son will most likely be living in Thailand and going to school here for a long time. I didn't want his passport full of overstay stamps and it was easy enough to just include him as my dependentTrini **********
ORIGINAL POSTERDo you recommend still paying then?
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Robert *******
Your baby can get a Non Immigrant O visa based on dependent. But children till 15 years of age will not get fined for overstay. It is not the legal way, but without fines it saves a lot of money.
Trini **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
thanks for your help!Robert *******
Correct.
Trini **********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks
@Robert ******
! To clarify, does this mean that only my husband and I would have to pay for the extension every 90 days and we could get away for not paying for our child?Reply to
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