What are the bank account requirements for a guardian visa extension in Thailand?

Sep 26, 2022
2 years ago
Glenda *******
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I‘M at Phuket immigration and they’re saying the money needs to be in the bank account the same day of the month it was entered in for the 1 year extension. Is there anywhere on the website that says 30 days? For a guardian visa.
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The requirement for bank funds for a guardian visa in Thailand depends on the specific type of guardian status you hold. If you are a guardian of a foreign child, the funds must be in your bank account for 30 days for the first one-year extension or three months for subsequent extensions. If you are the parent of a half Thai child, the requirement is to have 400,000 THB in your account, but no seasoning period is specified. It's advisable to verify these requirements with the immigration office, as they may have different interpretations.
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Biff *******
Even if you were to hold up a piece of paper that said ‘30 days’ they’re unlikely to change their minds. Always worth a visit to double check everything before you actually apply.
Glenda *******
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@Biff ******
good advice!
Ellie *******
Not sure what you really mean by "guardian visa".

If you mean you are a guardian to a foreign child, your funds of 500,000 thb have to be in your bank account for 30 days for the first 1-year extension, or three months for the second or later 1-year extension.

If you mean you have a half Thai child, your funds of 400,000 thb have to be in your bank account but no seasoning period is specified.

These are in the Police order
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Attached is the partial copy of the police order (but unofficial translation) for a guardian to a foreign child.
Ana ************************
30 days or months shouldn't be a big difference 🤔
Glenda *******
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@Ellie ******
thank you. Unfortunately they said august 27th- sept 27th which is technically more than 30 days.
John **********
@Glenda ******
back tomorrow morning I guess
Ellie *******
@Glenda ******
Some offices use date-to-date one month counting
Ellie *******
This is for a parent to a half Thai child.
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