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Can my child get a DTV visa to attend primary school in Thailand instead of a student visa?

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Hi everyone finally got my DTV visa approved. I submitted my application at the Thai Embassy in Canberra Australia. It was such a long wait, but it’s officially approved now.

It seems they only approve the visa a few days before your intended travel date.

Just a quick question, my son is going to study in Thailand. Can he get a DTV visa to attend primary school there or does he need to apply a student visa? I heard student visas need to be renewed every year which is a hassle while DTV lasts five years and is much easier.

Originally I planned to apply for a student visa for my kid and a Guardian Visa for my wife. Now that I have a DTV can I apply for dependent DTV visas for both my wife and child instead?

Thank you everyone.
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The user has successfully obtained a DTV visa and is inquiring about their child's visa options for attending primary school in Thailand. They express a preference for their child to be on a DTV dependent visa rather than a student visa, citing concerns over the hassle of yearly renewals for student visas. Responses in the comments suggest that while some international schools may accept children on a DTV dependent visa, others may require an education (ED) visa. The user plans to confirm the school's requirements before proceeding.
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