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How can I obtain a visa for my 22-year-old son with Down syndrome while relocating to Thailand?
Thai visa optionsNON O visaDependent visaVisa requirements for special needsRetirement visaThai Elite visaMedical insurance for expatsImmigration adviceLiving in Thailand as an expatFamily relocation to Thailand
Jul 29, 2020
6 years ago
Glen ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi all, Im a 58 year old and my partner is Thai and we are not married. We are currently living in Australia due to Covid. We are wanting to relocate to Thailand once its over.
Im aware of the financial requirements for a visa but my question is I have a Down syndrome son, 22year old. how am I best getting a visa for him can I attach him to mine.
Anyones assistance is greatly appreciated
Kind regards
Glen Dobson
Im aware of the financial requirements for a visa but my question is I have a Down syndrome son, 22year old. how am I best getting a visa for him can I attach him to mine.
Anyones assistance is greatly appreciated
Kind regards
Glen Dobson
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is seeking advice on obtaining a visa for his 22-year-old son with Down syndrome while relocating to Thailand. He is considering his financial eligibility for a visa and looking for options to attach his son to his visa. Responses suggest exploring the possibility of a retirement visa, as well as emphasizing the need to prove dependency and the importance of necessary medical documents. Legal marriage to his Thai partner could simplify the visa process. Suggestions for alternative visa types, such as education or volunteer visas, are also discussed.
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Tony ********
Yes, get a non O based on retirement and then a non O for your son. He's older than normally allowed but I would think there are special allowances for some cases
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Alex ********
You will have all.sorts if difficulty getting Australia to let you out at the moment.
We are back to convict days....
You're allowed in but no water out
We are back to convict days....
You're allowed in but no water out
John ****************
Ask the Thai Embassy in AU - too many WINGNUTS here - Ignorance abounds here, even from the well-intentioned...
Ruth *******
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it's the purpose of the group. People are just looking for info as a starting point. If you don't think it's useful, why are you here? John ****************
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Steve *********
Hold fire till next year.
Also much easier if you are married but understand this may not suit.
You will meed to prove son is dependant, not sure how you do this.
Also you will need medical insurance for you & son,dont trust to luck, medical fees could wipe you out.
Also much easier if you are married but understand this may not suit.
You will meed to prove son is dependant, not sure how you do this.
Also you will need medical insurance for you & son,dont trust to luck, medical fees could wipe you out.
Shelley ********
Could your son get a education visa? Mayb you can find a good school, course or otherwise that would be suited to him 😁😁
Ivan ************
Volunteering long term is possible. It's a good option for under 50s who have the time. Informal education you can't just keep doing for ever, two years sounds about right. Replacing your passport at that point may get you another two but it is limited. Degree course at an actual university you can do longer.
Steven ***************
Volunteer visa also requires a work permit on arrival. That could be an issue as a volunteer organisation here will.need to submit for the visa and w permit. If it doesnt work out and he is released from the position, he will need to leave.
Shelley ********
Was she actually attending a school? I've been told as long as we are at the school we can keep applying. It was just a idea I was throwing out there. Maybe I didn't read the post properly if uts for a permenant move.... (is there such thing as a permenant move? As far as I'm aware you have to keep extending and reporting anyway?)
Shelley ********
For example, learn Thai, muay thai, or some other course..... I don't know your sons ability level, but those courses could be suited to most ages and abilities. Or even a volenteer visa, there are plenty of agency's who do volenteer visas, dunno how legit they are though seeing as you don't actually go to volenteer
Glen ********
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thank you volunteer would be great for him Reply to
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แมทธิว **************
Have you lived in Thailand before ? There is good reason why many Thai leave and don’t go home and that is because the west is more suited, Thailand is not a cheap as many think and what healthcare coverage do you have ? I would suggest try a year and don’t make it permanent straight away.
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@แมทธิว *************
- Very good point. Many western guys had come to thailand because of the affordable cost of living is better or for some other reason. Some for beautiful city had to offer. However, Thailand is a country with its own unique culture and also many came and face issue like language barrier, different style of cultural living and also the different law system and safety it has, comparing to other countries. With a down syndrome son it might be tougher. There are many pro and cons to it. Moving to Thailand to stay is easy but to be here for a long run might not be as easy. แมทธิว **************
Simon Baumann What’s your suggestion just to insult others who are trying to be helpful. Yes I am sure you are top of the class but you are a good reason to leave the west arrogant and unhelpful people like you are not needed in Thailand.
แมทธิว **************
Simon Baumann You really are triggered by this 😂 have a lovely day.
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Dale *******
nothing wrong with his comment.
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George *********
Marriage certificate and birth certificate of your son are both required. Medical certificates to justify his condition. In all fairness I believe you will succeed easier once the covid situation eases up a bit. So you would probably need to stay a bit longer in Australia. All documents need to be attested by the Australian MFA and the Thai embassy in Australia and also the Thai MFA and Australian embassy in Thailand as per the procedures. Your own visa would be Non O as well as your son’s. There are financial requirements for bank deposits in Thai bank accounts which I am not sure about. My opinion is that while you prepare the documents you visit Bangkok when it’s opened up and engage a local law office to help you with all this. While hard it is definitely doable.
Steven ***************
Legally marrying your Thai partner will make a long term visa process a whole lot easier and cheaper for you and your son, if that's something you are prepared to do.
Sven ********
You will have to show that he is dependent on you
Wayne ********
if u have a retirement visa i think you mite be able to add as a dependent or Thai Elite have a family visa for 5 yrs but cost will be 800,000 for 5 years but you won’t need to have money in bank accounts like retirement visa requires good luck
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