I plan to visit Hong Kong and at the same time get a Non O Visa (dependant visa - having Thai child).

However I am not 50 or over, and I read this on the HK web site

What is that about ?

Non-Immigrant Visa “O-A” (Long Stay) Download required form here

This type of visa may be issued to applicants aged 50 years and over who wish to stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 1 year without the intention of working.

Holder of this type of visa is allowed to stay in Thailand for 1 year. Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited.

1. Eligibility

1.1 Applicant must be aged 50 years and over (on the day of submitting application).

1.2 Applicant not prohibited from entering the Kingdom as provided by the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979).

1.3 Having no criminal record in Thailand and the country of the applicant’s nationality or residence.

1.4 Having the nationality of or permanent residence in the country where applicant’s application is submitted.

1.5 Not having prohibitive diseases (e.g., Leprosy, Tuberculosis, drug addiction, Elephantiasis, third phase of Syphilis) as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No. 14 B.E. 2535.

The non-immigrant visa “O-A” (Long Stay) is basically for people who plan to retire in Thailand. It is not the same as the non-immigrant visa O (non-O visa) you plan to get for the purpose of visiting your child of Thai nationality, which the consulate in Hong Kong does not seem to list on its website.

Oh - I see.

I need to check up on which Country to go to than.

Thank you

Oh - I see.

I need to check up on which Country to go to than.

Thank you

The visa you require is best obtained from Penang (Malaysia) or Savannakhet (Laos)

Got it - thank you

I was looking for some leisure time with family in HK, but that will now be without Visa application

Got it - thank you

I was looking for some leisure time with family in HK, but that will now be without Visa application

Are you married to the mother or have legalized your paternity through court, being listed on BC does not make you the legal father.

You can probably get a single entry non-o visa in HK good for 90 days that can be extended in Thailand for 60 days