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What is the process for obtaining a family relations certificate for a Thai education visa extension as a British ex-pat?
education visaThai immigrationfamily relations certificatevisa extensionBritish expatsbirth certificateThai documentation requirements
May 17, 2023
3 years ago
Elizabeth *********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello, I'm currently on an education visa, (sponsoring my children) and the uni has asked for a certificate of family relations to extend the visa. We are British and when I called the embassy they said its not a document they offer here in Thailand. Has anyone had a similar issue at all and how did you get it resolved? Thankyou in advance.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on how to obtain a family relations certificate required for their education visa extension in Thailand, specifically mentioning that the British embassy does not provide this document. Comments suggest that a birth certificate indicating the user's name may suffice as evidence of family relations.
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Cassandra ******
The only documents that can certified your family relationship is the Birth Certificate as long as your name is indicated in your child's BC.
Elizabeth *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Cassandra *****
Where though? The British embassy won't do it.Elizabeth *********
ORIGINAL POSTEROh no she's registered, I had her in the UK. The immigration here want the document verified, which will take weeks.
Cassandra ******
@Elizabeth ********
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try to contact them, i believe they can help you.Reply to
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Av **********
You mean a birth certificate showing your legally related? I have never heard or been asked for anything different than that.
Frank **********
@Av *********
same.Av **********
@Frank *********
Yeah thank god he had dual citizenship, his portuguese took 7 days! anyway nice talking to you!Frank **********
@Av *********
I don't doubt it.Av **********
@Frank *********
omg yes! so true. do you know I applied for my son's passport took from February til May to get it!Elizabeth *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Frank *********
Oh that's annoying!Frank **********
@Av *********
I know the American Embassy hardly verifies anything anymore lolol.Elizabeth *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Av *********
Thankyou! You're right, it's such a headache.Av **********
Yeah if you could get them to write you an official letter stating that the UK only utilizes Birth Certificates / Marriage Certificates / & Court Orders to prove relationship & guardianship. I wish you luck! Im also a mom in university..its such a headache :)
Elizabeth *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Av *********
No I actually haven't but that's a good idea.Av **********
@Elizabeth ********
wow so weird, and Im american. I do speak Thai - so maybe they were a bit easier on me. Im sorry you are having the run around. 🙁 Have you asked the Embassy for a letter stating they do not issue that type of paper?Elizabeth *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Av *********
It's called a certificate of Family relations, not a birth certificate. Strange I know but apparently American embassies have provided the certificate in the past for past students.Reply to
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