Should I Apply for My ED Visa First Before Applying for My Son's Dependent Visa?

ED Visa Dependent Visa Visa Application Process

Mar 17, 2020

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello all. Perhaps some of you would be able to help with my question.. I am applying for an ED visa, and my son will be my dependent. (will apply for a dependent visa for him). Should I go to the Thai Embassy in Vientianne together with my son? Or do I need to first get my ED visa, and once I have it, I can take another trip to Vientiane to try to get a dependent visa for my son? The school where I will study told me that my son and I need to go to Vientianne at the same time even if I don't have a visa yet... So I am a little confused.

I hope some of you could shed some light on this and help me out. Thank you so very much in advance.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking clarification on the process of applying for an ED visa and a dependent visa for their son, particularly whether they need to apply together at the Thai Embassy in Vientianne or if the ED visa should be obtained first.

Ellie *******

Basically, dependent can apply Non-O visa along with main person's visa application, OR can apply later for Non-O to main person with long-term extension.

5 years ago

Suzy *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I am enrolling to a Hand to Hand Combat School. And the school also provided documents. Does my son need to be physically present to apply for a dependent visa?

5 years ago

Ellie *******

wait, are you enrolling to private language school? Does your school provide documents for your son to apply Non-O?

5 years ago

Suzy *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Ah, so once my 90 days is up and I get to extend it for another 90 days, then he can apply for his dependent visa?

5 years ago

Suzy *********

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@Ellie ******

, so it means it is possible that I apply for my ED visa first then after a month (once the lockdown in the Philippines is over), I can apply for my son's dependent visa? We don't have to do it at the same time?

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Suzy *********

Benjamin ******

I would take your son with you. Who would watch over your son if you're in Laos, and what if you can't get back to Thailand?

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

I have no idea what to do :( can you help,

@Tod ********

5 years ago

Suzy *********

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@Benjamin *****

, my son is in the Philippines with his dad (my ex husband). I am in Hoi An. Unfortunately, the Philippines is in a lockdown right now, so my son can't fly out of the country. I am planning on going to Vientianne first to try to get my ED visa and once the lockdown is over in the Philippines (April 14th), I will get him and go to Vientianne with him to apply for his dependent visa. I am just confused because the school said I can't apply for a dependent visa for my son once I have already been issued an ED visa. This is why I'm confused. Because I know someone who needed to get a work visa first before he could apply for a dependent visa for his wife and kids. I'm just not sure if the same also works for an ED visa.

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Suzy *********

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