Hello everyone,
I’m an Afghan citizen and have been living and working in Bangkok for nearly 10 years through my own company.
I’d like to bring my father (60) and brother (30) to live with me. My brother has a mental disability and cannot work, and my father is retired. They simply want to stay here peacefully and travel back to Afghanistan occasionally.
As many of you know, it’s very difficult for Afghan citizens to obtain tourist visas—including for Thailand.
So I have one main question and would really appreciate your advice:
What is the best way for them to enter Thailand and stay long-term, similar to how I renew my visa annually?
Thank you in advance for your advice!
*P.S. Afghan citizens apply for Thai visas in Islamabad, Pakistan.*
TLDR : Answer Summary
The author, an Afghan citizen residing in Bangkok, seeks advice on how to bring his father and brother to Thailand for a long-term stay. His father is retired and his brother has a mental disability, making it difficult for them to obtain tourist visas. Suggestions from commenters include different visa options like Non-O and Non-B visas, emphasizing the need for alignment with the author's current visa status.
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