Family Reunion Visa

[davidsetagaya]

Hi Everyone,

I was wondering if it's possible to get a family reunion Non-Immigrant B visa to visit my daughter. I am listed on her Thai birth certificate as her father, but am not married to her mother.

Has anyone had experience in a similar situation before?

I am American, 27 years old.

Thanks,

David

[Maestro]

I was wondering if it's possible to get a family reunion Non-Immigrant B visa to visit my daughter. I am listed on her Thai birth certificate as her father, but am not married to her mother.

I am American, 27 years old.

B stands for “Business”; not applicable to your situation.

How long do you wish to stay in Thailand for the purpose of visiting your daughter?

If less than 30 days: no visa needed.

If 30-59 days: apply for Tourist visa.

If 60-89 days: apply for Non-immigrant O visa, single entry.

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Maestro

[astral]

If less than 30 days: no visa needed.

If 30-59 days: apply for Tourist visa.

If 60-89 days: apply for Non-immigrant O visa, single entry.

If your full name is listed as the father, then attach a copy of the birth certificate of you go for the

Non Imm O visa option. Not needed as tourist.

Your status as father could also entitle you to an extension, provided you have the money in the bank.

[Maestro]

If your full name is listed as the father, then attach a copy of the birth certificate of you go for the

Non Imm O visa option. Not needed as tourist.

Your status as father could also entitle you to an extension, provided you have the money in the bank.

I was wondering about that, but why go to the trouble and expense of a non-imm O visa if the visit is, for example, only for 3 weeks?

It would have been useful, of course, if the original poster had said how long he plans to stay, if he intends to get a job in Thailand, etc. Failing that, one cannot help but assume that he has a life in the USA and a job there to which he needs to return. How many weeks vacation does an employee get in the US (Switzerland: 4 weeks per year)?

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Maestro

[astral]

Just giving him the options.

He has to decide based on how much time he has available.

[lopburi3]

Just so there is no misunderstand he does not appear to have any claim for an extension of stay; unless he neglected to say he was legal guardian and supporter.