3 30 day tourist visas .. what next?

[bubbles9999]

I came to Thailand to visit my Thai family. I have been here 3 months with 3 thirty day tourist visas from Cambodia ,as i wanted to stay with them longer.

My visa will run out soon . I would like to do the right thing by possibly getting a visa in which i can stay longer in Thailand. As i have been told i cant keep going in and out on a tourist visa. Can and one help with lrgit ideas as i am not wanting to get in trouble . What visa do i go for . I do not work , i am married and have a son with a british passport.

Serious post please. Thank you .

[digitalchromakey]

You're legally married to a Thai - Registered at Amphoe that is, not just having done the family ceremony?

If so there are a number of good and easy options to stay with your family.

[wayned]

If you are legally married to a Thai, or you name is on your son's birth certificate (must be since he has a British passport) then you can extend for 90 days at immigration to "visit your family", TM7 form and 1900 baht. No financials required.

If legal, you could also extend for 1 year but you would have to show at least 400k in a Thai bank in your name only seasoned for 2 months Or and income of 40k/ month. Again, TM7 form and 1900 baht.

[ubonjoe]

If you are legally married to a Thai, or you name is on your son's birth certificate (must be since he has a British passport) then you can extend for 90 days at immigration to "visit your family", TM7 form and 1900 baht. No financials required.

If legal, you could also extend for 1 year but you would have to show at least 400k in a Thai bank in your name only seasoned for 2 months Or and income of 40k/ month. Again, TM7 form and 1900 baht.

A small error in your post it is a 60 day extension to visit your wife or child not 90 days.

You could also go out for a single entry non-o visa that would give you a 90 day permit to stay that can be extended for one year based upon marriage.

Or you could get a multiple entry non-o in Savannakhet Laos that would give you 90 day entries for a year.

[wayned]

oops!

[Bardeh]

I'm in a similar situation, but I wasn't aware of those extension options. I'm not married to my girlfriend, but we have a son together and my name is on his birth certificate. I'm currently on a 30 day exemption stamp - could anyone tell me what my options are?

[ubonjoe]

I'm in a similar situation, but I wasn't aware of those extension options. I'm not married to my girlfriend, but we have a son together and my name is on his birth certificate. I'm currently on a 30 day exemption stamp - could anyone tell me what my options are?

You can get the 60 day extension to visit your child. Or get a single entry non-o visa at a nearby embassy or consulate.

In order to get a one year extension of stay or a multiple entry visa you would have to legitimize your parenthood. See How To Gain Parental Rights As A Father

[Bardeh]

Thanks very much for the info, ubonjoe. So I just need to go to Immigration and take along his birth certificate to get the extension?

[digitalchromakey]

I'm in a similar situation, but I wasn't aware of those extension options. I'm not married to my girlfriend, but we have a son together and my name is on his birth certificate. I'm currently on a 30 day exemption stamp - could anyone tell me what my options are?

Unfortunately, your name alone on your son's birth certificate will not lead the Thai authorities to recognize you as the legal father per se - there are however a number of steps you can take to become so, but you will need a lawyer, plus a couple of court appearances along with the full support of your child's Thai mother.

However despite this limitation, some Thai Consular Facilities in the region will grant you a single entry 90 day non immigrant 'O' visa on your producing said birth certificate with out the court papers and a registered legalisation.

You should also be able to apply for the 'one off' 60 day 'Visiting Thai Family' Extension at your local Thai immigration Dept.

In the longer term if you either legalise your Thai Parenthood, or formally marry your the Thai Mother of your child, then a larger range of options would be available for both One Year Multiple Entry Visas and/or One Year 'in country' Extensions of Permission to Stay.

[Bardeh]

Thanks digitalchromakey. We do plan to get married eventually, and there would be no issues with regards to the support of my child's mother. For now, I'll get this 60 day extension and look into the non-O visa later.

[ubonjoe]

Thanks very much for the info, ubonjoe. So I just need to go to Immigration and take along his birth certificate to get the extension?

You will need his birth certificate (plus a copy) and a copy of the house book he is registered in (some offices may want to see the book) to get the 60 day extension. You will need to have your child with you when you apply.

[bubbles9999]

Thank you for the reply, Two questions. Is the process completed in Bangkok or do i have to go out the country ?

Can i change straight from a tourist visa to a 60 day extension?

Thank you .

[ubonjoe]

Thank you for the reply, Two questions. Is the process completed in Bangkok or do i have to go out the country ?

Can i change straight from a tourist visa to a 60 day extension?

Thank you .

You have a visa exempt entry that gave you a 30 day permit to stay not a tourist visa.

You do not change anything. You just apply for a 60 day extension of stay at the immigration office for where you are living.

Your wife will need to go with you when you apply You will need a completed TM7 application form, your marriage certificate, your wife's house book and ID card.

Plus copies of your passport photo page, entry/permit ot stay stamp and TM6 departure card.

[bubbles9999]

I just wanted to thank you for all your help. Most kind . I will go to immigration next week to get my visa .

[RayHaas]

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I'm in a similar situation, but I wasn't aware of those extension options. I'm not married to my girlfriend, but we have a son together and my name is on his birth certificate. I'm currently on a 30 day exemption stamp - could anyone tell me what my options are?

Unfortunately, your name alone on your son's birth certificate will not lead the Thai authorities to recognize you as the legal father per se - there are however a number of steps you can take to become so, but you will need a lawyer, plus a couple of court appearances along with the full support of your child's Thai mother.

However despite this limitation, some Thai Consular Facilities in the region will grant you a single entry 90 day non immigrant 'O' visa on your producing said birth certificate with out the court papers and a registered legalisation.

You should also be able to apply for the 'one off' 60 day 'Visiting Thai Family' Extension at your local Thai immigration Dept.

In the longer term if you either legalise your Thai Parenthood, or formally marry your the Thai Mother of your child, then a larger range of options would be available for both One Year Multiple Entry Visas and/or One Year 'in country' Extensions of Permission to Stay.

As for the lawyer don't worry too much. The court will appoint you one for just 2500 Baht. Sessions are very easy and straight forward. can all be done in just 3-4 months. Don't forget that since you are not married you are not the legal father. Should anything happen to the mom while you are in Thailand the kid won't go to you but to the relatives at first. Than you will still have to court afterwards. So best to do it all now and get it over with.

[Jimbolai]

I am impressed with all the advice the op gets. Very nice to hear knowledgeable people helping the man.

Thank you all on behalf of the op and I.

[bluejets]

My understanding is that one must have a return airfare when entering on a tourist visa.

Just wondering how people come on a tourist visa and then decide to stay longer, what happens with regard to their return airfare??

Do they loose it and if so it seems I for one would be better prepared before coming as the cost of airfare must be of some concern when compared to a visa application in their own country.

[iphad]

My understanding is that one must have a return airfare when entering on a tourist visa.

Just wondering how people come on a tourist visa and then decide to stay longer, what happens with regard to their return airfare??

Do they loose it and if so it seems I for one would be better prepared before coming as the cost of airfare must be of some concern when compared to a visa application in their own country.

You can get a 1 way air ticket to Bkk then a 1 way air ticket from Bkk to say Singapore...then when in Bkk go to the airline office & cancel the ticket to Sg...

[ubonjoe]

My understanding is that one must have a return airfare when entering on a tourist visa.

Just wondering how people come on a tourist visa and then decide to stay longer, what happens with regard to their return airfare??

Do they loose it and if so it seems I for one would be better prepared before coming as the cost of airfare must be of some concern when compared to a visa application in their own country.

If you have a tourist visa a return or onward ticket is not required.

If you enter without a visa and get a 30 day visa exempt entry you need a ticket out of the country within 30 days of arrival.

[Daniel Boon]

If you are legally married to a Thai, or you name is on your son's birth certificate (must be since he has a British passport) then you can extend for 90 days at immigration to "visit your family", TM7 form and 1900 baht. No financials required.

If legal, you could also extend for 1 year but you would have to show at least 400k in a Thai bank in your name only seasoned for 2 months Or and income of 40k/ month. Again, TM7 form and 1900 baht.

Hello,

First off, I am happy that those posting on this forum are so helpful and the bitter posters are otherwise occupied …

I am married (Amphur and Religious) and I seek some clarification if you are able to answer (and thank you for doing so) …

The standard tourist visa is 60 days (costs A$45) …

1) Does the 90 days run concurrent with or is it added to the 60 days

2) What process or processes can change it to a year long visa

3) And suggestions on adopting my wife’s daughter (age 9) … more from an emotional security angle for the daughter and perhaps later …

[Thaijack2014]

Why don't you just go (like I do often) just go to your immigration office nearby and ask what options you have. These people don't bite and they are the only ones who can deliver the right answers.

It's so simple (but then again I live near Hua Hin and they are very friendly there)...

Good luck

[ubonjoe]

If you are legally married to a Thai, or you name is on your son's birth certificate (must be since he has a British passport) then you can extend for 90 days at immigration to "visit your family", TM7 form and 1900 baht. No financials required.

If legal, you could also extend for 1 year but you would have to show at least 400k in a Thai bank in your name only seasoned for 2 months Or and income of 40k/ month. Again, TM7 form and 1900 baht.

Hello,

First off, I am happy that those posting on this forum are so helpful and the bitter posters are otherwise occupied …

I am married (Amphur and Religious) and I seek some clarification if you are able to answer (and thank you for doing so) …

The standard tourist visa is 60 days (costs A$45) …

1) Does the 90 days run concurrent with or is it added to the 60 days

2) What process or processes can change it to a year long visa

3) And suggestions on adopting my wife’s daughter (age 9) … more from an emotional security angle for the daughter and perhaps later …

The extension to visit you wife is only 60 days the 90 days posted was an error.

All extensions start at the end of the permit to stay they extend. You would get a total of 120 days if you extend a 60 day tourist visa entry.

Rather than get a single entry tourist visa it would be best to get a single entry non-o visa based upon marriage that would give you a 90 day entry.Then you could apply for the 60 day extension or apply for the one year extension of stay.

A non immigrant visa entry is needed to apply for the one year extension of stay. If you had a tourist visa entry you would either have to go for a non-o visa or make two trips to Bangkok immigration to do a change of visa status to obtain a 90 day non immigrant visa entry.

[German Viking]

The general question is are you 50+ and retired + show a minumum of 60,000 THB monthly income or 800,000 in a Thai saving account for 3 month.

I speak now explicit for germany you have to check the rules for your own country.

I can apply in Berlin or Frankfurt for an non immigrant O A.

A= annual means not have to leave the country into 1 year.

I have only to show up every 3 month in the local immigation and fill in a from and getting my stamp.

If you fullfill all the demands above, then you don't must be married.