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What visa options are available for parents of Thai children wanting a long-term stay?

Visa types Non-O visa Retirement Visa DTV Visa Elite Visa LTR Visa Thai family visa Long-term stay

Sep 19, 2025

19 days ago

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Hi everyone 👌.i need advice...I'm asking about what kind of visa for parent of thai child ..long term stay 

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The post inquires about visa options for a parent of a Thai child seeking long-term residency in Thailand. Responses suggest various visas including the Non-O visa for support of a child, Retirement Visa, DTV, Elite Visa, and LTR Visa. A specific link to the Non-O visa information for Thai family support is also provided.

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Non Imm O

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There is a non o for support of a child

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Any of these ones will be good for you-

Retirement Visa

DTV

Elite Visa

LTR Visa

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