What is the status and process of applying for the LTR visa in Thailand, particularly regarding family members' visas?

Dec 22, 2022
2 years ago
Judd **********
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I applied for the LTR visa November 13th and it went from "pending" to "Consideration by Government Agencies" about 2 weeks ago. I did not get an email so I was curious if I need to reach out to anyone at this point. My wife and kids are planning renewing their EDU / Guardian visas in January if we do not hear back. Has anyone applied for the new LTR visa recently? I am not working in Thailand, I spend time with my family here and then fly to SEA & ME&A for work.
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The user inquired about the status of their LTR visa application, which has progressed to 'Consideration by Government Agencies.' They expressed concern over communication regarding their application, especially since their family plans to renew their EDU and Guardian visas soon. Multiple commenters shared their experiences regarding LTR visa applications, issues faced with visa denials, and questions about dependent and education visas for children. Notably, one commenter upon approval shared their next steps for attending an in-person appointment, while others discussed the requirements and processes for family members' documentation.
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Judd **********
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The pre-printed documents do not mention my family members. Should they attend in person with me? or can I bring their passports ?
Judd **********
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Got approved today and made an appointment for later this week!
Stefan ***********
@Judd *********
do you need to go in for a physical interview during the process? I am just thinking where to apply from
Judd **********
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@Stefan **********
BOI office in Bangkok is the only spot. You need to go in person
Stefan ***********
@Judd *********
oh I thought one applies at the thai embassy in ones country
Judd **********
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@Stefan **********
oh, sorry if you are outside of Thailand yeah it’s a different location
Winston ********
welcome to the group
Judd **********
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Got an email yesterday asking for a longer work contract. I anticipated this and got a 2 year one from my company last wieek
James ***************
Very interesting - can you please tell me what process was followed for chidrens ED visas and your wife as a dependant - i am currently in Thailand and our cambodian 4 yr old child has now enrolled in school here. Her cambodian mother is here on a tourist visa. I was hoping to get the child an ED visa and her mother a dependants visa. Nothing is straight forward at the moment as they have stopped issuing ED visas but unsure of this includes foreign national school children.
Judd **********
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@James **************
international schools are still doing edu visas. One kid gets one parent a guardian visa
James ***************
@Judd *********
- thats good news thanks. We have already enrolled her in school but i am wary of the next steps for ED visa - how long did it take your kids ?
Judd **********
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@James **************
longer process if you are already in Thailand. Small facilitation payment could be required. Schools advise usually
Andre ******
I've just submitted 2 days ago, it's pending so far
Jo **********
@Andre *****
it can take 2-3 months
John *******
I was denied specifically because with my job (airline pilot) I work very little out of BKK airport. So if you're u do not work completely from thailand they will deny. Though I'm highly suspicious they wanted a bribe.
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