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Can I bring my 49-year-old son with epilepsy to live with me on my retirement visa in Thailand?
Can I bring my 49 year old son who suffers from epilepsy to live with me on my retirement visa. I have been here 11 years.
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The individual inquired about bringing their 49-year-old son, who suffers from epilepsy, to live with them on their retirement visa in Thailand. Responses indicated that the son would need to apply for his own visa, emphasizing that a retirement visa cannot accommodate dependents. Some commenters suggested waiting until the son turns 50, as he would then qualify for a retirement visa himself. The discussion also covered medical considerations for epilepsy in Thailand, including access to neurological care and medication availability.
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Rick *******
OPThank you all/ I have the answers I require.
Jonny *********
The answer to that is not on your retirement visa. He needs his own visa.
Tim ********
Bring him where??
Sean **********
I think you would have to have 2 bank accounts with 800 k in each . 2 non O Visas and 2 Extensions of Stays
Alain ***************
Hospitals have excellent neurology centers. I get lamotrigine for epilepsy and never had a seizure in Thailand. I git a confirmation letter from bumrungrad Hospital that i used to apply for DTV medial treatment
Peter **************
Yea DTV on his epilepsy ..but as Alain said..need confirmation letter ..I had one and went through smoothly ..on Dental plan
Alexander *************
Not on your visa. He needs an own one. If you wait until he is 50 it will be much easier as he can apply also for an “retirement” visa.
Gary ********
I'm retired in Thailand and have a pre-existing condition M.S and insurance is impossible with that. Have you looked at managing the epilepsy here? Is he on medications?
Brook ********
Gary Porter Medishare dot com
Gary ********
Thank you
Mike *******
Brook Powers medishare covers in Thailand?
John **********
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Bob **********
No
Jeff ********
Bob D'Andrea why
Mike **********
Jeff Cambey because I visa is for an individual not a group of people.
Bob **********
Jeff Cambey because you can’t he needs his own visa
John **********
He would need his own visa. How close is he to being 50? Might be worth waiting until then and he can also get a retirement visa
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