How does the Guardian Visa work in Thailand when a child is on a Student Visa?

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Question about the GUARDIAN VISA on behalf of a friend.

If a 4 year old is registered at an international kindergarten and is given a student visa , wouldn't one of the parents get a guardian visa at the same time?  I am told that the child can get a student visa immediately but the parent will only get one after the first year -- or perhaps through  the 'chinese telephone' ,  I was misinformed and totally misunderstand how this works.

AI says that a deposit of 500K is required in a Thai bank under that parent's name. But how does that parent open an account if he doesn't have a visa?

What the approximate fee for an agent to do this -- or is this what the school does for the parent?  I'd appreciate recommendation of any amiable, helpful, reasonably-priced agent I can refer my friend to, to talk to or hire.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The discussion centers around the process of obtaining a Guardian Visa for a parent when their child is on a Student Visa in Thailand. There are misconceptions about the automatic issuance of the Guardian Visa alongside the child's visa, clarifying that it must be applied for separately, usually after the child receives a longer extension on their visa. Additionally, the conversation addresses the requirement for a substantial deposit in a Thai bank account for visa approval and queries about the costs and procedures of hiring a visa agent.

Steve ******** · Answer

Your 4 year old would need a seperate account with 500,000 in it

Sissi ******* · Answer

I have this visa and got it a few weeks after my arrival. Nevertheless it was a pain in the ass because immigration asked for many documents that I was not able to provide. It was not mandatory documents and not un the official list but they wanted it and asked me to go back to my country to grab it (which was impossible because when you leave Thailand, you have to start the processus from the beginning again!!). I had to request a visa agent to help me and the problem was solved in 24h.

Steve ******* · Answer

The initial visa you need is 2000bt and the 1 year extention of stay is 1900bt. You will need to show 500,000bt in your Thai bank account for the 1 year extension of stay. All subject to your child being on an extension of stay after their initial visa

Ole *************** · Answer

Thailand’s ED visa accepts students aged 13 and older with no maximum age limit, So how can a kindergarden give a student visa?

Brandon ************ · Answer

First of all, nothing is ever automatic.  A new application would need to be filed for the guardian visa, it would not just be issued with the education visa.

Dependent visas (that rely on another type of visa) are only available once the primary is on an extension.  So if the child just receive the 90-day ED visa, then no supporting visa would be available.  Once the child is on the 1-year extension of stay based on education, then it would be possible.

How does the Guardian Visa work in Thailand when a child is on a Student Visa?

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