The child is a Thai national?

@Brian *********

That is interesting. I generally use the pink card but I can try the license too. Great idea, thanks. We tend to stay at little local hotels so they probably don't like the paper either.

The whole TM30 seems a bit redundant for fully registered residents. That is what my yellow book is for.

@Brian *********

I make domestic reservations in the tiraks name. They don't care where she stays.

We have been through this before. The consulate has the option to issue visas for non-residents, but they are not required to do so. The general rules require residence papers to use obtain visa services. A transit port like Singapore or Hong Kong are likely to be more liberal on the rules.

@James *******

Like most real visas. The OP did not say anything about that but the TR would have the same requirement.

@Benjamin *****

Easy to forget but it might be an option now that the borders are more open. It was pretty cumbersome the first time.

Is Singapore eligible for an STV? That could be 9 months.

@Myroslava ********

That is a good story too. Best of luck with the delivery and congratulations!

Somrthing to keep in mind is that the airlines will not let you fly in the last month, so it really is hard to leave.

The TM30 rules say that everytime you change address for 24 hours, you need to file a TM30, within 24 hours. They do not always enforce it but they can at any time. If you are in hotels it will be done for you. If you are in a long term residence, you have to do it yourself.

You can debate over what immigration might do, but thoue are the rules.