Thai Child Visa Services (Non-Immigrant O)

A foreign father must show a deposit of no less than 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account in his sole name only, or an income of no less than 40,000 THB/month. (Foreign mothers may be exempt from this financial requirement at some immigration offices.)

For a new application or a change of visa type to the initial 90-day Non-O in Thailand, the full 400,000 THB must be shown on the date of application. (There is not yet a requirement for the money to have been held for the previous 2 months; this 2-month rule applies when you apply for your annual extension in the next round.)

Absolutely not. The bank account used to show the 400,000 THB balance must be a sole account in the name of the foreign applicant only.

No. The financial requirement for the Thai Child Support Visa is assessed per applicant (father or mother) per application file, so no matter how many children you have, the basic deposit requirement remains 400,000 THB.

This is one of our core services. Our senior consultants are ready to provide legal advice, plan the structure and arrange a safe financial solution that complies with immigration regulations, so that your first application is approved smoothly.

Yes. You submit form TM.86 or TM.87 at the Immigration Bureau to change to a 90-day Non-O. Your current visa must have at least 15 days of validity remaining.

Yes, everyone must attend in person. The foreign father/mother, the Thai child and the Thai mother (if applicable) must all appear and be photographed in front of the immigration officer to confirm the genuine family relationship.

All family support visas have an "Under Consideration" period of about 30 days. To prevent false claims or forged documents, officers send the case to a screening board before endorsing the final approval.

Random inspections are very common. Local immigration officers may visit your home address to see whether the foreign father really lives with and raises the child. They may take photos, question neighbours or ask to see the child's belongings as supporting evidence.

Use colour photos printed on A4 paper, including: the father with the child in front of the house with the house number clearly visible, photos together in the living room and bedroom, and photos of childcare activities – 4-6 photos in total.

Yes. You apply through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Thailand e-Visa online system, selecting the Royal Thai Embassy in the country where you reside.

You will receive an initial stay of 90 days from the date you pass through the Thai immigration checkpoint (landing). Once in Thailand, you can extend it on an annual basis afterwards.

For a Royal Thai Embassy, documents in Thai or English can be uploaded as they are, without translation. However, if the birth certificate was issued by a foreign government, it must be translated into Thai or English and legalized first.

No, it is exempt. The Non-O child support visa does not carry a condition requiring health insurance with 3 million THB coverage, unlike some types of retirement visa.

No. By law, once a child reaches the full age of 20, they are considered to have attained legal majority, and the right to a "child support" visa ends immediately. The foreign father must switch to another type of visa instead (e.g. a Retirement Visa, if he meets the age requirement).

Under specific procedures, Indian nationals cannot submit their case through fast-track channels or agents. They must attend in person and queue as usual at the Lak Si immigration office only (separate from the Chaeng Watthana office). However, we can screen your KR.11 certificate and prepare your documents 100% correctly in advance.

Absolutely essential. The owner of your current residence must file the TM.30 notification for the foreigner within 24 hours of arrival. Without a TM.30 receipt, the Immigration Bureau will not consider the visa application file at all.

Yes. If the foreign father or mother wishes to work in Thailand, this Non-O visa can be used as the basis for applying for a Work Permit with the Department of Employment, fully in line with labour law.

Yes. Even though the relationship with your former wife has ended, your bond as the "legal father" of your Thai child remains 100% intact, as long as the child is under 20 and you continue to support the child in line with the requirements.

Because cases involving foreign fathers raise complex legal-paternity issues (KR.11/court orders), and the Immigration Bureau checks the genuine relationship very strictly. We take care of everything, from preparing your legal documents and checking your bank account timeline to setting up your family photos, with a senior consultant supporting you on site at the immigration office – so that your first step towards staying in Thailand to care for your child is as smooth and safe as possible.