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9 hours ago, BritTim said:

Are you sure they will do a multiple entry Non O? It was my understanding that consulates were no longer allowed to provide multiple entry Non O visas. (And, since the new "e-visa" system does not support ME Non O visas, you cannot get one from London either.) It would be great news if consulates have been given permission to accept applications for multiple entry Non O visas again.

I haven't had the birth certificate translated yet! This could be a problem getting my visa soon.. Do I need to get it translated in thailand from the original birth cirtificate then sent both copy's... Or can I get a copy translated here in the UK?   

9 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

It is enough to apply for a non-o visa at a embassy or consulate and a 60 day extension at immigration to visit your child.

To apply for a one year extension at immigration your parenthood must be legitimized to apply.

Thank you for that I take it the easiest way to go legit is to be married? Or can I still legitimise the birth even tho he's now 7? 

6 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

I'm not married (to the mother of my child that is) but that was no hindrance

OK thank you for that info..hope I can get the non o now and get of the tourist visas 

I'm my situation I'm not married but my name is on birth certificate.. Is that enough to get the non o..? 

I had hoped the non o having a son would have been bit more on it than just the 90 days... But it seems to make sense to start going this direction the 60 day extension will be handy to get me to 5 months easy enough..After entering will I be stamped with 60 days then need to extend that at immigration for 30 days for 1900 baht .then back again for the 60?   Or just report to immigration or do you get 90 days when land? Do you think going down the marriage route will eventually be the best thing to do? 

Thank you appreciate the help.. Sounds OK that would give me 5 months. I don't realy want to be going to other consulates outside Thailand penang ect. Is that the best visa I can go for at the moment do you think? Don't fancy getting questioned on the multi entry at the airport! 

Realy struggling to find any info so have joined here to ask what I hope is a basic question to the community.. 

Basically been on multiple entry visas for 5-7 month stays for many years work in the UK rest of the year.. Have a Thai girlfriend and 1 son 7 years old born raised in Thailand. girlfriend works.. Can I apply for a non o from the UK based on having a child...? From what I can see will need a copy of the birth certificate.girlfriends I'd card. copy of the house book with letter saying I will be staying at there address. My bank statements showing 20k plus in bank. My proof of UK address and that's it I am hoping?   Or is this not even possible at all? Just trying to get the right visa and keep in check with the system. Any help would be appreciated 

Thank you