How can I obtain a Non-O guardian visa in Thailand after job loss and work permit cancellation?

guardian visa Non-O visa visa requirements immigration advice Thailand expats work permit bank account requirements

Sep 20, 2020

4 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello

i need some advice please. I was made redundant from my job and work permit was cancelled. I then got the offer of another position but that fell through this week. I am entitled to a guardian visa as my daughter is studying. I have the necessary papers but the Thai immigration requires a set amount of money in my bank account 3 months prior to issuing the visa. This amount has just been transferred so should go into my  Thai account this week. I have contacted my embassy for a supporting letter explaining my situation.  Has anyone received a guardian visa with the 3 month nesting amount being waived at present? Not sure whether to try my luck at CW and hope I get someone who will issue the visa. kind regards

511

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The individual seeks guidance on obtaining a guardian visa in Thailand after losing their job and having their work permit canceled. They have the necessary documentation as their daughter is studying in Thailand, but face challenges with the Thai immigration requirement for a specified amount in their bank account for 3 months prior to issuing the visa. There are insights from the community regarding the visa process, including that the cash requirement may only need to be shown as coming from overseas and that some immigration offices may have different rules regarding the application process.

NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.

Stuart *********

Phuket immigration have said you cannot get a non-o guardian visa in country. It must be obtained from an overseas consulate. Other offices may differ.

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Maddie ******

then as Tod mentioned you don’t need seasoned money for the first visa - if your immigration office will issue it in country.

4 years ago

Reply to

Stuart *********

Tod *********

There is no seasoning of the 500K baht funds to get the initial Non-O 90 day visa based on raising a foreign child in thailand. The money only needs to be shown as coming from overseas.

AND

Once you get the Non-O visa, when you go to apply for the year extension the seasoning of the funds for the first year is 30 days NOT 3 months (that's for every year after the first one)

4 years ago

Maddie *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

I did have a guardian visa for Two months which was cancelled as I got a job and work permit. So this will be my second guardian visa. Fingers crossed.

4 years ago

Reply to

Maddie *******

Thai Visa Advice

... members · 40% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice group is a specialized Q&A forum for visa-related topics in Thailand, ensuring detailed responses.

Join the Group

Thai Visa Advice

View the Conversation

Thai Visa Advice

What should I do if my husband withdrew money from his bank account before applying for a Non-O marriage visa in Thailand?

5 comments