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How can I change my exemption visa to a Non-O visa for a guardian visa in Thailand?

Non-O Visa Guardian Visa Visa Rules in Thailand Exemption Visa Thai Immigration Policy

Nov 25, 2021

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Hello, I asked Immigration office today about changing my exemption visa to Guardian visa, and they told me that I need to change to Non-O visa first. But as I’m not married to a Thai nor not yet 50 years old yet, how can I change it to Non-O? Thanks.

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The user inquires about changing their exemption visa to a guardian visa but learns from the immigration office that a Non-O visa is required first. Since they are not married to a Thai citizen and are under 50 years old, they seek advice on how to make this change. Community comments clarify that obtaining a Non-O visa is necessary for a guardian visa, and although requirements may vary by location (like in Phuket), transitioning from an exemption visa to a Non-O can be complicated.

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Stuart *********

Might be office dependent but certainly in Phuket they won’t issue a non O based on being a guardian. If you have a non O visa based on being a guardian you can get an extension off it as long as you meet the requirements. If you had another non O and had an extension off of that then when it’s time to renew you could switch to being a guardian. No idea why this policy exists.

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Brandon ************

Non-O is just a type of Visa. Non immigrant O. Marriage, retirement, guardian etc all fall under Non-O

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Stephen *******

Guardian visa is an extension of stay based on non O. You'll need to get the non O first

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