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Can I obtain a visa in Thailand as a parent of a school-aged child on an ED visa?

Thailand Visa Rules Visa for Parents Non-O Visa Guardian Visa ED Visa Immigration Issues Ethiopian Passport Thai Child Visa Visa Extensions

Jul 8, 2023

3 years ago

Chris *****

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Hi all, I recently learned you can only get a visa on the basis of marriage to someone on a retirement visa outside Thailand. Can you obtain the visa on the basis of being a parent of someone in school in Thailand in-country? This is a problem because many consulates refuse to issue anything to an Ethiopian passport, and Ethiopia has no consulate so you must navigate a fixer-dominated system in Kenya. Huge thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion centers on the eligibility for a visa in Thailand for a foreign parent of a child enrolled in a school there. It is mentioned that a guardian visa may be available if the child is on an ED visa, but typically, this requires the applicant to have a minimum bank balance of 500,000 baht and might necessitate traveling outside of Thailand to process the application. Other comments conveyed the complexity of navigating visa processes, especially concerning Ethiopian passport holders, and pointed out that visa status changes, such as from retirement to marriage, can be managed within Thailand.

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Thomas *********

From outside the country you need to apply just for a Non-O multi entry from outside the country. You are not applying for marriage or retirement.

When you eventually get to Thailand put the money straight into your Thai Bank Account. After 60 days. Convert your Non O extension by family support.

As for your passport and nationality no idea. Only ever been to Cario in Africa which was amazing. Good luck

3 years ago

Greg ********

I was able to change from retirement to marriage within Thailand your are not changing the visa just basis of which the extension is granted at renewal time

3 years ago

John **********

@Greg *******

I think you misunderstood the question, he's asking about a foreigner being married to another foreigner with one of them being on a retirement visa

3 years ago

Chris *****

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Thanks very much to both of you, John's right.

3 years ago

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Chris *****

John **********

You can get a guardian visa if your child is on an ED visa at an approved school. You need 500k baht in the bank. But again I think you have to travel outside Thailand to get it.

3 years ago

Chris *****

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@John *********

thanks very much, good to know

3 years ago

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Chris *****

Christopher *************

Your Ethiopian lol

3 years ago

Frank **********