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Is obtaining a Non-O visa as a guardian of a Thai child more straightforward than a marriage visa?

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Jan 20, 2026

3 months ago

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Not many people seem to be on a non O guardian of a Thai child visa / extension. Is it more straightforward than the marriage visa or also a lengthy process?

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The Non-O Guardian visa for a Thai child can be as complicated as a marriage visa. Applicants must be the legal father of the child, often requiring a family court order if the name is not on the birth certificate. The process is similar to that of a Thai spouse visa but requires specific documents, including the child's birth certificate and Thai ID.

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You have to be legally registered as the father which, if you were unmarried at the time of the birth, requires the family court if the child is under 8 so that is too big a hurdle for many I guess.

3 months ago

Andreas *********

you need to be the legal father of the child. Often, Immigration does not accept your name on the birth certificate but requires a family court order confirming you to be the legal parent

3 months ago

Colin **********

Its basically the same as Thai spouce but with the childs birth certificate, Thai ID and Blue book.

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