Guardian Visa Thailand: Requirements, Costs & Children Limit

One guardian visa is allowed per education visa. If both parents need guardian visas, they must have at least two children studying in Thailand. Each guardian must show 500,000 THB in a Thai bank account or equivalent yearly income. The conversion from tourist visa to a 15-month guardian visa currently costs 40,000 THB.

The Specifics

• Children per Guardian: Limited to one guardian visa per one education visa. Both parents requiring a guardian visa need at least two children studying in Thailand.
• Financial Requirements: A minimum deposit of 500,000 Baht must be kept in a Thai bank account per guardian visa. Alternatively, an official certificate from the relevant Thai Embassy or Consulate confirming an annual income of 500,000 THB or above can be used, which is then set up in a Thai bank account.
• Costs: The total cost for converting from a Tourist Visa to a 15-month Guardian Visa (3-month Non-O + 1-year extension) is 40,000 Baht.
• Processing Time: The 3-month Non-O visa takes around 4 weeks. After 45 days, you can apply for the 1-year Guardian visa extension, which takes another 2 weeks. The entire process can take up to 12 weeks.
• Children need to attend school in Thailand to get a Student Visa first, which is a prerequisite for a Guardian Visa.

Expert Tips from Thai Kru Visa Agency

Start by securing your child’s student visa before applying for the guardian visa. This sequence is mandatory. Read our detailed guide on how to apply for a Thailand guardian visa for your children to map out every step clearly.

Keep your finances tidy. The 500,000 THB must remain in the account for the duration of the visa. Many families choose the bank deposit route because it is straightforward and avoids extra embassy paperwork. Compare the guardian route with other long-stay options by reviewing the differences in requirements and benefits between guardian visa and retirement Non-O visa.

Timing matters. The 45-day wait after the Non-O visa before applying for the one-year extension is fixed. Plan your travel and school start dates around this window so you avoid gaps or overstays.

Thai Kru Visa Agency has helped dozens of families complete this exact process without surprises. We handle the bank setup, document translation, and appointment booking so you can focus on settling your children into school.

Get in touch with our Thailand Dependent Visa Service team today. We will review your family’s situation, quote the exact steps, and guide you from tourist visa to approved guardian visa with zero guesswork.