What visa options are available for adult children accompanying parents with an OA visa in Thailand?

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Jan 1, 2024

10 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello and happy new year !!

We will soon ask for an OA visa to retire in Thaïland. But we still have our 2 kids with us (20 and 23). What kind of visas can I ask for them ?

Thanks for any help

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The original poster is seeking advice on what visa options are available for their adult children (ages 20 and 23) as they apply for an OA visa to retire in Thailand. The consensus from the comments indicates that since the children are adults, they cannot be included under the parent's visa and will need to obtain their own visas. Possible options for the children include obtaining a Non-B visa through employment or acquiring an elite visa.

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Bill ********

10 months ago

Bill ********

Get off the Tit Visa are expensive in Thailand.

10 months ago

Paul *********

Jesus time to cut the cord already

10 months ago

Marc *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Paul ********

maybe there are some good reasons to still have them with us. No quick judgments pls, just need help on a legit question

10 months ago

Ruth *******

@Paul ********

did you get the attention you so desperately sought?

10 months ago

Paul *********

@Ruth ******

no but with you I did. Thanks sweetie

10 months ago

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Paul *********

Todd *********

It’s a great opportunity for them to move on and start adulting

10 months ago

Marc *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Todd ********

maybe there are some good reasons to still have them with us. No quick judgments pls, just need help to find the best solution

10 months ago

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Marc *********

John **********

As adults they won't be able to stay long term in Thailand without their own visas that allow them to do so. They could possibly each get jobs which could give them a Non-B visa, or purchase elite visas each

10 months ago

Brandon ************

None. They are adults. They need to qualify for their own visas.

10 months ago

Marc *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Brandon ***********

thanks for the quick reply. So to stay as long as possible it means they can only apply for a 90 days visa ?

10 months ago

Ruth *******

@Marc ********

or, they can find jobs (I’m not being snarky…another option is a work permit)

10 months ago

Brandon ************

@Marc ********

if that's all they qualify for then that's all they can get. Roberto provided some options in his reply

10 months ago

Roberto *********

@Marc ********

They can get ED visas if they intend studying. At university these can go for three or four years. Tourism visas probably METV is best. Can get up to nine months from the one visa

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Roberto *********

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