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What type of visa does my mum need to accompany me to culinary school in Thailand?

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Jan 27, 2025

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Hi all. I’m considering going to culinary school in Thailand but would like my mum (60+) to come along with me, what type of visa would she need to stay??

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To have your mum join you in Thailand while you attend culinary school, she can apply for a DTV (Dependent Visa) if she takes classes alongside you. Alternatively, if her stay is short, a tourist visa might be appropriate, but it depends on the length of her stay and her nationality.

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Andi ***********

If she takes some classes she can get a DTV

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@Andi **********

hmm that’s a shout, perhaps we could both do the cooking tbh. Thanks

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Andi ***********

Yeah, great idea.

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Saira *******

She can get short stay tourist visa.

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Bob **********

How long will she stay?? What passport

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Shelle *****

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the duration of my course is 6 months so I’d like her there the whole time. We have British passports

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Bob **********

well she can come on exempt stamp 60 days and extend 30 more then do a border bounce and repeat

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Shelle *****

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thank you

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