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What visa options are available for my 12-year-old son when I retire in Thailand?

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Apr 14, 2024

8 months ago

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I am thinking of retirement in December I no I can get a visa but my son who will be 12 years old British passport holder ie for school which visa if any would I get for him many thanks

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You can bring your 12-year-old son to Thailand on a single entry tourist visa, which can be obtained online from the Thai embassy. This visa allows for a stay of 60 days, with the option to extend it for an additional 30 days. After arriving, you should enroll him in a school to obtain the necessary documentation for applying for an ED (Education) visa at the immigration office.

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Tod *********

You would have him come into the country on a single entry tourist visa, that you get from the thai embassy online before you come here

That will stamp him in for 60 days (and you can get one 30 day extension on that too at the immigration office for 1900baht)

Once he's here get him enrolled in a school, get the documentation from them to apply for the ED visa for him inside the country at the immigration office.

8 months ago

Adrian ************

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@Tod ********

thanks very much for your help

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