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Your Parent Visa Journey

From your first Non-O to staying compliant as the parent of a Thai child.

Start here
1
Get your Non-O visaChecklist90-Day Non-Immigrant OApply for a 90-day Non-O visa via Thailand’s e-Visa system while outside Thailand. Either from your home country or from a neighbouring country such as Laos or Vietnam.
2
Extend your stayChecklist1-Year Non-Immigrant O Extension Based on Having a Thai ChildApply for a one-year extension based on having a Thai child before your current stay expires.
You're now on your 1-year extension

Keep your stay compliant with the ongoing requirements below.

Ongoing requirements

Report addressGuideTM.30Ensure your current address is reported to immigration and you're able to request the receipt.Your property owner is responsible for submitting your TM.30. Check that it's been completed before going to immigration.Every 90 daysGuide90-Day ReportingReport your address to immigration every 90 days while you are in Thailand for 90 consecutive days.If you leave Thailand, your 90-day clock resets when you return. You will report again 90 days after your latest entry into Thailand.Leaving Thailand?GuideRe-Entry PermitGet a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand to preserve your current permission to stay.A re-entry permit is required if you plan to leave Thailand and return on the same visa. Without it, your visa will be cancelled when you leave.