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A non-Thai citizen who has a child with a Thai citizen, whether married or not married, and plans to live in Thailand or plans to travel to Thailand often, can apply for a Guardian Visa. This visa can be applied for in Thailand at an immigration office or while overseas at a Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate. When applied for within Thailand, it is officially known as a Non-Immigrant O Visa.
A Thai guardian visa will allow you to stay in Thailand for a period of 1 year (12 months), and it can be renewed annually. There are no limitations on the number of times you can renew a Thai guardian visa as long as you continue to meet all the visa requirements. This visa can be applied for as a single or multiple-entry visa.
If you have not registered your marriage to a Thai national but you have a child, then you need to have a document from a local Thai district with your name as the father or mother in the Register of Child (Kor.Ror.11). To learn more about legitimation as a non-Thai, non-married parent, see our page on Parental Legitimation in Thailand.
Important: Foreign citizens who hold an on-arrival visa (“ผ30”) for more than 30 days or Tourist Visa (“TR”) for 60 days, need to apply for a change of visa type from Tourist Visa to Non-Immigrant O Visa. The granting of the change of visa type and extension of stay is at the discretion of the immigration officer.
Step 1: Apply for a Non-Immigrant O Visa
Step 2: Apply for a one year Guardian Visa in Thailand
It is important to note that renewal of a Thai Guardian Visa is subject to the same requirements as when applying for the visa for the first time. In addition to this, any proof of funds in your Thai bank account must have been deposited and cleared at least 2 months prior to your visa renewal application date.
A non-Thai national who has a child studying in Thailand can apply for a Guardian Visa to follow the child. This visa can be applied for in Thailand at an immigration office or while overseas at a Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate. When applied for within Thailand it is officially known as a Non-Immigrant O Visa.
A guardian visa will allow you to stay in Thailand for a period of 1 year (12 months), and it can be renewed annually. There are no limitations on the number of times you can renew a guardian visa as long as your child is studying in Thailand. This visa can be applied for as a single or multiple-entry visa.
When your child applies for a Non-Immigrant ED Visa at a Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate in your home country, we recommend you apply for the Non-Immigrant O Visa at the same time.
Important: Foreign citizens who hold an on-arrival visa (“ผ30”) for more than 30 days or Tourist Visa (“TR”) for 60 days, need to apply for a change of visa type from Tourist Visa to Non-Immigrant O Visa. The granting of change of visa type and extension of stay is at the discretion of the immigration officer.
Step 1: Apply for a Non-Immigrant O Visa
Step 2: Apply for a one year guardian visa in Thailand
It is important to note that renewal of a Guardian Visa is subject to the same requirements as when applying for the visa for the first time. In addition to this any proof of funds in your Thai bank account must have been deposited and cleared at least 3 months prior to your visa renewal application date.
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