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Is it possible to apply for a Non-O dependent visa from within Thailand while on an ED visa?

Non-O Visa Dependent Visa Visa Application Process ED Visa Immigration Rules in Thailand Visa Extension

Jul 13, 2020

5 years ago

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Hi, i had a question

During the circumstances is it maybe possible to get a non o dependent visa without leaving thailand and do it within the kingdom ? 

Right now i'm using a ED visa and is valid until the 25th of August.

Not sure if a border-run is optional or even possible at the moment to apply for a non-immigrant o and then get back into Thailand.

If somebody does know, please help or give some tips, i really appreciate it. 

Thank you 🙏🏽

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The user wants to know if they can change from an ED visa to a Non-O dependent visa while remaining in Thailand. They expressed concern about their father's health and their desire to care for him. Other community members noted that it is possible to apply for a Non-O visa without leaving Thailand, but there are limitations regarding the kind of dependent visa available for taking care of an ailing parent. It was also indicated that border runs are currently not feasible due to border closures.

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Tod *********

Unfortunately as far as I know there is no such thing as a dependent visa to take care of an ailing parent here :( :/

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Andy ********

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i actually found it on this website

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Tod *********

There is no option for you to stay to take care of your ailing father no matter what visa/extension he's on here. You would have to have your own visa/extension

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i see Tod, thank you by the way.

Do you maybe also know if border-runs are possible now at the moment ?

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Tod *********

unfortunately borders are still closed and neighboring countries are closed as well. You need to stay on your ED visa if you can as at this time it's the only way you can continue to stay. IF you leave here you won't get back in not for a good long while

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thanks again tod, i hope maybe in a way they will extend the Thai amnesty for like another 3 months then 🤦🏾😂

Take care mate

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Tod *********

, that is for a spouse or a child up to the age of 20, It is not for an foreign adult to give care to another foreigner who is here long term. :( AND that is not an immigration site, that is a site that SELLS visa assistance..

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Tod *********

okay, lets sort this out.

First off How about saying what reason you want to get the Non-O dependent visa?

Secondly, it sounds like you're NOT on ANY visa at all and instead are on an extension of stay based on education from the immigration office which is valid until the 25th of August.

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hey tod, thanks for answering. So i'm right now on an ed visa studying Thai language in Bangkok, although my visa will be valid until the 25th of August.

I wanted to change to a dependent visa because i want to take care of my dad, he's a bit sick and not feeling al too well, so in the meantime i wanted to ask if it's possible to change my visa while being in Thailand and in order to take care of my dad. My dad's got a retirement visa by the way.

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Tod *********

I still think you're NOT on any visa and instead are on an extension of stay. LOOK in your passport at the stamp that expires on the 25th of Aug and see if under the location of the office that put the stamp it if it says "extension of stay permitted until...." with a date

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Jan *****************

You can apply for non O within the kingdom no need to go outside.

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Tod *********

you CANNOT do it from another Non-Immigrant Type visa and they are on an ED visa

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Jan *****************

I didn’t know that so it’s only if you are on tourist visa ?

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@Jan ****************

(y) correct, you can only apply for an in country Non-Immigrant type visa from a 30 day visa exempt entry, a 60 day tourist visa entry OR a 30 day extension from one of those. You can't do it from another Non-Immigrant visa type

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Jane ***********

Not a 6 month METV?

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@Jane **********

a 6 month METV is just a tourist viisa and all a VISA does is let you ask to get in. It doesn't let you stay here.

When you get let in with that visa in your passport you get a 60 day tourist visa entry stamp :O <- that's what lets you stay IN the country and that's what you use to apply for the in country Non-O

So yes, you CAN apply for an in country Non-Imm visa off a 60 day entry stamp from a 6 month METV

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Jane ***********

thanks for the clarification

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Jan *****************

thanks for the info

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James *******

Bro same problem. I don't know when Thai border open.

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