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What visas are suitable for a family moving to Thailand for education purposes?
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Aug 1, 2021
5 years ago
Keiron ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi all really confused about what visa me and my family need to move to thailand, if anyone can help?
My daughter is 18 and looking to get a place at chiang mai university.
My son is 13 and will be going to school.
Im 40 and wife 37 so cant get a retirement visa, so what visa would be best for us to move out there.
Thanks for your help 😊
My daughter is 18 and looking to get a place at chiang mai university.
My son is 13 and will be going to school.
Im 40 and wife 37 so cant get a retirement visa, so what visa would be best for us to move out there.
Thanks for your help 😊
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is seeking guidance on suitable visa options for relocating to Thailand with their family, as their daughter wishes to attend Chiang Mai University and their son will enroll in an international school. They have ruled out retirement visas due to their ages. The community suggests multiple options, including the Elite visa, which requires payment and offers benefits, and a Guardian visa, which allows one parent to stay with children enrolled in educational institutions until they're 20. Other suggestions involve exploring educational programs that could facilitate obtaining education visas. Users emphasize the importance of contacting Thai embassies for precise and current information.
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Kool *******
What ever you decide, it is going to be expensive to do it legally. Your best bet, if you do have a legal business you'll be depending on for your living income, you're best be might be setting up a branch office in Thailand, and register, and incorporate it through the BOI, Board of Investment. You have the same basic financial requirements as a regular registered business, but you don't have the hiring of Thai employees requirement. The ED visas are only temporary, and being tightened up on, as there are lots of shady deals through agents. There are really only three options for you, and they are all expensive. The Elite visa, starting a business or a branch office, and an investment visa, but, none of them are cheap options, but they are all legal, and above board.
Wayne ********
go the ThaiElite route you can get a Family membership for thb800,000 for 5 years for your wife and yourself but extras added on will be thb300,000 for the 5 yer period. this will save you alot of visiting immigration for visas and also likely employing and agent or lawyers to do for you. they have a website just visa there are longer durations but of course everything costs... good luck
Kuan ******
Guardian visa but there are some requirements
Oliver ********
Kids can get education visas with 1 guardian visa each until age 20. If you will be working remotely you will legally require a work permit and business visa (if planning to ignore this law, I recommend not to post about it online). If you are so rich you don't need to work you can get buy an Elite visa (after guardian visa).
Thomas *********
I would look at an Elite Visa. Good luck with your move. It's not cheap what ever route you go.
William *******
I’d ask CMU and contact a Thai Embassy or Consulate where you live. I’m certain they will provide you with options.
You might also ask this question on a dedicated group regarding visas.
Todd Danials is a moderator on some of those groups and is very knowledgeable.
Try to contact him.
You might also ask this question on a dedicated group regarding visas.
Todd Danials is a moderator on some of those groups and is very knowledgeable.
Try to contact him.
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Goa *****
If the elite visa isn't something you want to pay out for and the guardian visa isn't suitable, then consider taking on some study course which can get you an Ed visa.
With the current situation you most likely can't get one outside of Thailand at this time..but if you can get in on another temp visa (phuket sandbox tourist visa, for example), then you could apply for an Ed visa course when in the country. Expect to pay more than normal though (around 39k per course), but you can study Thai language or some other course and get a long term visa.
Maybe someone else can help with info. I'm just trying to come up with an alternative idea ..but not sure if will work for you or not
With the current situation you most likely can't get one outside of Thailand at this time..but if you can get in on another temp visa (phuket sandbox tourist visa, for example), then you could apply for an Ed visa course when in the country. Expect to pay more than normal though (around 39k per course), but you can study Thai language or some other course and get a long term visa.
Maybe someone else can help with info. I'm just trying to come up with an alternative idea ..but not sure if will work for you or not
Goa *****
@Goa ****
or maybe get the 3 month guardian visa and then get on a course and Ed visa. This kind of visa can be done in country currently. But check details first to make sure. Ernesto ********
@Goa ****
a long way and a lot of uncertainty to bring a family. No clear cut answer and a lot of risk. Maybe wait till covoid under control with full population vaccine and then better research for options Keiron ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Goa ****
thx for your helpGoa *****
@Keiron *******
hope you can find a way. 🤞Reply to
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Paul *************
Elite or get married thats all thats available
Oliver *************
Thai Wife Marriage Visa
Oliver *************
Oh Sorry I Was Trying to be Helpful
Goa *****
@Oliver ************
sorry. :( I was teasing but was wrong of me. Apologies. Reply to
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@Oliver ************
where did he mention the nationality of his wife? I assumed they were both foreigners coming here. Oliver *************
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He didn’t Correct So Maybe I Didn’t Assume Anything Goa *****
@Oliver ************
he literally just wrote his English wife wouldn't be impressed lol. Keiron ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Oliver ************
lol i did i said i dont think my english wife would be impressed 😂😂😂Oliver *************
@Keiron *******
Sorry must have Missed that No Offence Meant Keiron ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Oliver ************
lol non taken. Have a great weekend. I just appreciate everyones help and input.Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Goa ****
yes my english wife i dont think would be impressed lol😂Reply to
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Phill ******
ill second the elite , if you can afford it .
Andy *******
Your children can get a visa based on them going to school, I think it's a Non Ed Visa and you get one each as their parents - 1 child can have 1 parent as a guardian. It's very cheap, £100 each or similar. But they need to enroll into school upfront I believe.
Kenneth ************
@Andy ******
i just asked the embassy in Denmark regarding non o guardian visa 1 year Multiple, they told me that they don't do that anymore, they would give me 3 months single. Last year the same embassy made a 1 year non O Multiple under same circumstances Andy *******
@Kenneth ***********
that's interesting. The Thai Embassy in Singapore told me very recently that the Education - Gardian Visa for one year was still available. We applied for a three month tourist visa in the end as it suited our needs better. I believe it can be extended multiple times in the current COVID times in which we live. I did also double check the Education Visa with the Phuket International school who sent me details on it. Anything less than a year would be unworkable as you need to enroll children into school for the whole year.Michael ********
@Kenneth ***********
they have changed 1 year multiple entry to 3 months for all of them marriage etc and have to apply for extension of stay in countryReply to
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Ernesto ********
So why are you coming to Thailand. ? What would you do for income?
John *********
@Ernesto *******
you sound like a nasty piece of work Ernesto ********
@John ********
pardon me jackass? Tough bloated man Garrett ***********
@Jo**
Maybe he's just looking for ideas for himself. Nothing wrong with asking how people make their money if they're willing to tell, though he could have phrased it a bit more politely. Keiron ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Garrett **********
its nothing massive, but its a trash bin cleaning business in the cayman islands. But pays well and now have employees that do it for me.Napalak **********
@Garrett **********
nothing wrong with that question if you’re a kid.Reply to
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Keiron ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ernesto *******
i have a business in another country which pays me Ryan ***********
@Keiron *******
What type of business lets you travel and live like this. AwesomeOor ********
@Ryan **********
, I think he is saying that it is called " none of your business !" :PKeiron ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ryan **********
you would laugh if i told you 😂Reply to
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Ernesto ********
@Keiron *******
awesome. Good luck with visa. Napalak **********
@Ernesto *******
what kind of question is that ? You were just curious? No follow up ? What’s wrong with you ?Ernesto ********
@Napalak *********
another moron Reply to
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Adrian ******
As previous answer unless married to Thai then there are other options & I will leave that to the experts to advise.
Stuart *********
You could apply for a
“Guardian” visa looking after your children (up until they’re 20) as they would have valid Ed visas for university and an international school. Only one parent per child is allowed to do so. Longer term options would probably require looking into an elite visa or something like a volunteer visa through an agency until you get to 50.
“Guardian” visa looking after your children (up until they’re 20) as they would have valid Ed visas for university and an international school. Only one parent per child is allowed to do so. Longer term options would probably require looking into an elite visa or something like a volunteer visa through an agency until you get to 50.
Brett **********
Elite is probably your best bet. Unless you're planning on working
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