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Can a spouse and children apply for a dependent visa if the principal applicant has an ED visa for language studies in Thailand?

ED Visa Dependent Visa Visa Rules Thailand Immigration Family Visa Language Programs

Sep 8, 2020

6 years ago

Lopsee **********

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Hello,

I was wondering if an adult has ED visa (language), can the spouse and childr4n apply for dependent Visa?

Thank you

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An adult holding an ED visa for language studies in Thailand is inquiring if their spouse and children can apply for dependent visas. However, there is some confusion regarding the status of language ED visas, as one comment suggests that immigration has restricted these visas to university applicants only, indicating potential challenges in obtaining dependent visas in such cases.

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Av **********

I thought that immigration was no longer accepting language ed Visas....i thought ed visas are now only for universities....also if ur kid is in the country and is under 12, there is no overstay

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Michael ********

i only just arrived so up on entry conditions

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Michael ********

i heard they still allowing but maybe different offices etc if tòo many in one area. Dont know TIT.

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Av **********

@Michael *******

yeah what I meant was...I thought that Ed visas were only for universities no longer for language schools...I thought they changed that recently

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Michael ********

ed visa for universities is only for entry into country. Not in country

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Lopsee **********

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thanks sent

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Av **********

@Lopsee ********

sure

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Lopsee **********

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can I pm you?

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Av **********

If u switched to a non im. O visa then they qualify for that or if u get a work permit they can fall under that

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Av **********

Loophole

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Av **********

@Lopsee ********

well yeah there are many ways this is just a backdoor

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Lopsee **********

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ah thanks. Strange...thought there would be a different way 🤷‍♀️

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Av **********

@Lopsee ********

thats what others have done.....i would research it more....but yeah they would have their kids come in on tourist visas and let them overstay

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Lopsee **********

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it is for next year as I will be on ED visa, so would the kids be able to stay on tourist visa until I finish then?

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Av **********

Yeah if they are under 12 and already in thailand its not an issue.......i know many ppl who have had kids there that were overstay until they were 12

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Lopsee **********

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oh thank you...that is good to know...they are under 12

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