What are the visa requirements for bringing my grandson to Thailand from the UK, and what age restrictions should I be aware of?

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Apr 12, 2023

2 years ago

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Okay question. I have a possible family issue & may need to look after my grandson here of 1 year old here from U.K. 

what are requirements or visa issues & until what age & what or when those change. Thank you in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To bring your 1-year-old grandson to Thailand from the UK, you'll need notarized documents from the parents allowing the child to travel and reside with you, as you're not the legal parent. The child can enter Thailand on a visa-exempt basis, and since he is under 14, he cannot be fined for overstaying. However, you may need to address his immigration status if his stay becomes long-term, especially if you plan to enroll him in school later.

Kool *******

Your biggest problem will be getting the child here as you are not the parent. You'll either need court documents giving you full custody, or notarized documents from both parents allowing the child to be taken out of the country, and into your care. It is not an easy process.

2 years ago

David ********

@Kool ******

Yes, as a grandfather I checked for the USA requirements and Thai requirements - both required notarized documents signed by both parents.

2 years ago

Andy *********

@David *******

Good to read this confirmation, just today we got the original & translated copy of the Vietnamese government form to allow this. Our niece is coming with us to Bangkok tomorrow

2 years ago

Joann ********************

@David *******

good to hear. My grandsons want to come stay with us during the summer. Both are 10 I’ll fly to US to pick up and fly with them home

2 years ago

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Joann ********************

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

Children under 14 cannot be fined for overstay and under 18 cannot be banned.

So get your grandson here using visa exempt and then let him go on overstay.

If his stay here turns out to be long term, and you want to enroll him in school in a few years, you might need to leave the country and re-enter with him to clear his status. But not all schools would even require this and it's pretty far away to think about. For now just get him here with his passport and don't worry about it.

2 years ago

Av **********

@Brandon ***********

yeah it's not an issue til they arrive 12...this dude is correct

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