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Can a family enter Thailand on tourist visas and apply for Non-Immigrant Ed visas and Non-Immigrant O Guardian visas from within Thailand?

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Nov 16, 2021

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Hello, I am seeking some advice for a French friend coming to live in Thailand with his wife and two children. The two children will be enrolled at an international school in Chiang Mai. My question is, can the family arrive on visa exempt or tourist visas then apply for the Non Imm Ed visas for the children then then Non Imm 0 Guardian visas (not sure if this is the correct term) from within Thailand?, given that they are able to meet all the requirements including banked funds.

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A family can enter Thailand on tourist or visa-exempt statuses, but they should obtain single entry tourist visas (valid for 60 days) to allow for a smoother transition. They must ensure they meet the financial requirements, have enough time left on their current visa, and obtain the necessary documentation from the international school for the children's Non-Immigrant Ed visas. This approach provides more time to complete their visa applications without urgent pressure.

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as long as the school can provide the documentation for the ED visas and the parents can meet the financial requirements (500K baht in a thai bank account) AND they have enough time left on their stamp.

IT's gonna be tight, because CHiang Mai requires 21 days or more left on your current stamp or an extension from it. SO I'd say they should ALL get single entry tourist visas (that will stamp them in for 60 days) and they can extend that by 30 more if they have to. That way there will not be a gun to their head to get everything done in a short span of time

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Thanks alot for the info.

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Ellie *******

500k for each of the parents, isn't it?

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correct

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