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Can a family of six get dependent visas in Thailand if the parents are studying Thai language?
Options for a family of six? Dad and Mom want to study the Thai language (actually want to study thai, not just for visa.) Kids are homeschooled, ages 16,13,11,7. Is it possible to get a dependent visa for all four kiddos?
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A family of six cannot obtain dependent visas for their four children if the parents are only studying the Thai language. Dependent visas are typically reserved for those on formal education visas, such as university courses, and homeschooling does not meet the requirements. There are exceptions noted for children learning Thai at language centers, depending on their age.
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Sophie *************
Children can learn the Thai language too at some language centres. Dependenq on age for some children
Simão ****************
Try the Malaysia my second home or somewhere else where they won't tax your income from abroad or ask for tea money all the time.
If you miss the nightlife or ladyboys, just book a 20 dollars flight from Kuala Lumpur or travel by train and you're set, cos they don't have any here 🤣🤣
If you miss the nightlife or ladyboys, just book a 20 dollars flight from Kuala Lumpur or travel by train and you're set, cos they don't have any here 🤣🤣
Sonja *******
@Simão ***************
bit weird reply. The man is asking about visas for him and his family.
Elizabeth *********
My kids are dependents on my visa, I study at Chiang Mai University. I met another family there who also did the same thing so I would suggest emailing them.
Frank **********
Sorry, doesn't work that way.
Richard *********
kids need be in a legal school, homeschooling does not qualify
kids under 16 are NOT fined for overstay
kids under 16 are NOT fined for overstay
Sonja *******
@Richard ********
I thought it was under 14?
Brandon ************
You're not going to get any dependant visa while you're studying Thai language. Dependant visas are only available if you're on a formal education visa like going to university for a degree, not for informal education like a language school.
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