Can a grandparent be a guardian for a child studying in Thailand on a guardian visa?

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Oct 1, 2021

3 years ago

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Can a grandparent of a child studying in Thailand be the guardian on a guardian visa. 

Parent doesn't need it. 

Obviously having the funds in place etc.  

Thanks

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In Thailand, there is no specific visa designated as a "guardian visa" for grandparents. However, a grandparent may obtain a Non-O visa under certain conditions, specifically if they have proof of custody from their country's court for a foreign child studying in Thailand. This is contingent upon having full custody rights, as consent from the parents to relinquish their rights is necessary. Alternatives such as Non-O visas based on their child's legal visa/extension might also be available depending on age and circumstances.

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Ellie *******

If you are over 50 and depend on what visa your child (parent of your grandchild), Non-O trailing parent to your child's legal visa/extension Could be one of your choices..

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

There is NO such thing as a "guardian visa" in Thailand. There is:

a. Non-O visa based on raising half-Thai children.

b. Non-O visa based on being a parent of a fully foreign child who is studying in Thailand.

There is NO way a foreign grandparent can get a Non-O visa or the extension of stay based on raising half-Thai children.

A foreign grandparent can get a Non-O visa or the extension of stay based on being a guardian to a fully foreign child who is studying in Thailand IF they have proof from their country's court that they have full custody of the child. That would require the parents to give up parental custody rights.

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