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Can you obtain residency in Thailand by enrolling your child in school?

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Aug 16, 2024

7 months ago

Jessica *********

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Hello everyone.I am wanting to obtain residency for myself and my 7 year old son.I was told you can get residency if your child goes to school.Does it have to be an International school or would an alternative school work? Like Elate in Hua Hin?

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The original question inquires about obtaining residency in Thailand for the poster and their child, based on the child's enrollment in school. Responses clarify that residency cannot be obtained solely through school enrollment; a guardian visa is available if the child attends an internationally recognized school. There is also mention of the DTV visa as a potentially cheaper alternative. Overall, while some community members urged for research, others highlighted the value of the group's shared experiences and insights.

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Marjorie ********

I don’t understand why people laugh or have negative comments. Is t joining these groups is to help with advice and not get belittled

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Chris *******

Does anyone actually do some research on these topics beforehand ??

Heaps good info available on govt pages

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Ivan ************

this group is specifically for exactly these sort of questions, it's a group FOR visa questions.

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Jessica *********

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again since you erased the previous comment , since you didn’t like my response and those who agreed with me. Does anyone like human interactions anymore? Not everyone likes to use tech, I learned a bunch of new information and other things that weren’t related to my question for me to research. Look at that the power of community!!!

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Chris *******

@Jessica ********

if you want to take the advice of random strangers before doing your own research before asking questions you deserve the result

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Mike *****

Got anything better to do? Or is bitching at people in FB Groups (created to ask questions) it?

Whether someone researched in advance or not, this group is still a valid source for information.

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Tim ***********

he's lonely, nothing better to do than troll. I really hope he is never stuck or needing advice here...

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Jessica *********

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Or maybe they point you in the right direction for research if you don’t know where to start 🙄

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Victoria *********

The DTV Visa might be a better option, way cheaper than an int'l school

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Tommi *******

@Victoria ********

I think the new prime minister will change the DTV soon..I'd wait to see.

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Jo **********

no way quite the opposite

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Alexandre *********

Ask the school. They should know about it.

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Ručman ***********

Yes. You can get guardian visa if your kid is enroll in any school recognize by ministry of Education.

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Alexander ****

now whats the cheapest school? lol

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Jessica *********

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@Ručman **********

Thank you 🙏

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Ručman ***********

@Jessica ********

what is your budget?

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Paul *********

What do you mean by 'residency'

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Si *******

possibly resident.

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Jessica *********

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I know they allow student guardian visas that allow you to stay longer than the tourist 60 days and having to do extensions and border runs often. So I was hoping Elate in Hua Hin would qualify but I don't think it does.

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Phil ******

@Jessica ********

why don't you ask them. You won't get residency but you may get long stay Visa

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Stuart *********

You can’t get residency from having a child at school. You can get a guardian visa if they are in a recognised international school program.

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Jessica *********

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@Stuart ********

Yes I was aware of the student/guardian visa, I just wasn't sure if it had to be an international school program. Ugh they're just so expensive, I was having wishful thinking on this I guess. 😢

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Linhof *********

@Jessica ********

schools are crazy expensive.

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Jessica *********

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@Linhof ********

I know that's the issue I am having, my budget fits alternative schools.

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Linhof *********

@Jessica ********

yep we are struggling to find options. Even lower cost ones are very pricey, and you will need to move near them

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@Jessica ********

I think the program needs to be a recognised international program but I’m not certain if they’ll accept for other school types.

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Jessica *********

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@Stuart ********

The one I was wanting to attend has an internationally accredited diploma thats what they advertise and are heavy on Stem design programs.

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