2 year old US passport holder on 30 day tourist visa in Nakhon Phanom - extension requirements

[RabidRenu]

Hi, asking for a friend (married to a US citizen) she's Thai and their son is a US passport holder granted a 30-day tourist visa.

What are the best options for extension?

 

Thanks

RR

[DrJack54]

26 minutes ago, RabidRenu said:

What are the best options for extension?

Has same options as any foreigner. Obtain extension etc.

Entered on USA pp.

In reality children (think it's under 15) are not given an overstay hence one option is to do nothing

 

Edited October 22, 2022 by DrJack54

[ubonjoe]

I think the got visa exempt entry not a tourist visa from a embassy or consulate.

They can apply for a 30 day extension and then a one year extension of stay based upon being a returning Thai national. Proof of their Thai nationality will be need. A birth certificate showing their mother is Thai will be accepted.

Where was the child born? I assume they were born in the US. Their mother should register their birth at a Amphoe to get entered on a house book registry so they can get a Thai passport to use for their next entry to Thailand.

[RabidRenu]

15 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Has same options as any foreigner. Obtain extension etc.

Entered on USA pp.

In reality children (think it's under 15) are not given an overstay hence one option is to do nothing

 

Interesting, the Nakhon Phanom immigration lady said something similar (no need to do anything) - so I'm guessing you're right. Technically you've overstayed, but due to age they won't make a fuss.

[DrJack54]

35 minutes ago, RabidRenu said:

. Technically you've overstayed, but due to age they won't make a fuss

It's not like immigration looks the other way.

More that overstay fines are not imposed.

I mentioned in previous post that I think it's up to age of 15..

Ubonjoe would know the rule in detail. 

 

Do you know if this is just a holiday and if so how long is the planned stay..

If only extra 30 days require personally I would obtain an extension. Even though not required. 

 

Edited October 22, 2022 by DrJack54

[RabidRenu]

46 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

It's not like immigration looks the other way.

More that overstay fines are not imposed.

I mentioned in previous post that I think it's up to age of 15..

Ubonjoe would know the rule in detail. 

 

Do you know if this is just a holiday and if so how long is the planned stay..

If only extra 30 days require personally I would obtain an extension. Even though not required. 

 

just another month before heading back. Have suggested she visits immigration today for an extension, cheers

[DrJack54]

19 minutes ago, RabidRenu said:

just another month before heading back. Have suggested she visits immigration today for an extension, cheers

Have good read of ubonjoe post earlier regarding obtaining a Thai pp for the infant. 

Will make travel to Thailand much more convenient in future.