Answereda year ago

How can I arrange a visa for my babysitter to stay in Thailand with my family?

Visa Types Thailand Immigration Babysitter Visa Work Permit Domestic Helper Visa Expat Living in Thailand

John ****************

asked Dec 12, 2025

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Good day,

Please give some advise on my issue..

Me and my family will work in thailand by Jan 2026. How we can give a visa (type of visa) to my baby sitter so she can stay with us.

Thank you

Answer summary

The situation involves acquiring a visa for a babysitter to stay in Thailand with an expat family moving there for work. The recommended approach is to find a domestic helper employment agency in Thailand that can arrange the necessary visa for the babysitter. Other experiences shared include hiring local babysitters under specific arrangements, with some expats sharing insights on compensation and living conditions. Additionally, a recommendation for a contact who can assist in obtaining a work permit for the babysitter is provided.

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Lou *******

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@Aileen *****************

she can help you to get your baby sitter a Work permit visa.

10 months ago

John ****************

@Lou ******

really?.

Thank you

10 months ago

Jim *******

I knew of one Norwegain guy (he was in his late 30s) on working visa in Thai, he had his own business in Thai. He hired a local (Thai) baby sitter, upon a recommendation from his countryman. Two daughters he had, 6 and 8 years old. The nanny had her own like self contained studio within the condo and one day a week off. She was on 500 THB a day, free food (she was purchasing and cooking) and no rent. She spoke English and was acting as almost like a wife (he said only the household duties and looking after the kids).

Myself, 2005-2008, we hired a nanny, a known person, employed as a cleaner in the condo building, 100 THB an hour, 3 hours week days, after her work, while my wife was attending her Uni lectures and exams. Our daughter was small but by then she could walk and no nappies.

10 months ago

Brandon ************

The only chance (not a good chance) you have, is to find a domestic helper employment agency in Thailand. You can arrange for them to hire her and give her a visa, and then she works for you through the agency, with them getting a cut.

a year ago

John ****************

Thank you

a year ago

John ****************

@Brandon ***********

have you ever tried it? how much do you think is the cut?.

a year ago

Raymond *********

Eventhough the question was not directed to me, the minimal salary in Thaïland is 300 thb/day.if the agency takes 100thb, what's stopping you from giving it back to her in cash? See how much the agency chargés you and ask her how much she's paid

a year ago

Raymond *********

You're probably right, I haven't lived in Thaïland long enough

10 months ago

Brandon ************

@Raymond ********

The agency is just smoke and mirrors. He would be paying for the babysitter directly either way. With just enough going through the agency to qualify for legal employment.

a year ago

Brandon ************

@John ***************

No, I've only heard of people doing it. I don't actually know anything about it. But there's no other visa that would allow your babysitter to work in Thailand besides a work visa. Unless you want to create a company yourself and hire 4 full time Thai employees so you can get 1 work permit for your babysitter, this would likely be the next best option.

a year ago