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Yay! And thanks for answering my questions.

Yes, that's my current visa. Thanks for providing the link. It leads me to another question: Is there a financial requirement for the person who piggybanks on the visa? In other words, if he obtains a non-O visa and applies for an extension of stay as a dependant, will we need to show a bank statement of 800,000 + 800,000 baht?

This is in line with the information I have received too - and it's not a problem for us to go abroad to apply for the non-o visa.

That's a fair point. Nevertheless I really do appreciate the answers received and will proceed as above.

Thank you, everyone! I really appreciate you taking the time to provide advice and input. It's given us something to work on. We were previously told by the Phuket Immigration, that he should get an ED visa, since he is a child and should be in school (which he is, but online). It would be great, if he can come back in on an O visa and follow mine.

Hello all! I have a Thai Non-O visa based on retirement. I'm also the parent of an 18-year old, who lives with me in Phuket (currently on a tourist visa). Ideally, we'd like for him to stay on a dependent visa (Non-O) until he turns 20 years old. However, here in Phuket we have been told that it's not possible for me to sponsor a visa for a dependent child. I was hoping someone could share their experience. Perhaps it is possible in other provinces? Thanks in advance.