We are interested in coming to Thailand long term from Canada, and curious what visa is best to arrive on. We are mid 30s, have a few rentals as our main source of income.

We will be enrolling our daughter in an international school in Phuket and

We also want to start up our dog business there.

What would be correct visa for us to apply for ?

I was thinking the guardians visa from the school as I’ve heard they assist with getting it but unsure if I can open/run a business on this visa?

Any recommendations for good visa agencies in either Bangkok or Phuket that could help us?

Thanks 😊

Hi, I'm looking for some advice.

I'm afraid we have messed up with our kids visas. They are 5 and 7 and in international school.

We are on a DTV and tried to get them as dependants but as we are already in Thailand, that's not possible.

We are now trying to get their educational visas sorted for them, but they are in overstay.

And not just any overstay, an overstay of +180 days.

We have royally messed up here, please don't judge, it's been a difficult year.

My question is, can we take them out of Thailand for a holiday, and take them back to Thailand for a visa exempt, and then while in Thailand, have the exempt converted to educational?

Or do we risk the kids not being allowed back in?

Again, both my husband and I have our visas, it's just our 5 and 7 year old.

Thank you for any advice on how best to fix 🙏

If my child (10yo) gets his own DTV, can he attend international school in Thailand?

My family and I (wife and I and two elementary school aged children) are planning to move to Thailand in May. My kids will attend an International School that is recognized by the Thai government. While in Thailand, we plan to travel around Asia extensively during their school breaks. My kids will be on ED visas but I have heard there are issues with multiple entries on that visa type. We planned on getting the Guardian visa, but I am now considering the DTV visa for my wife and I. If we are clearly traveling during school holidays, do immigration officers still give ED visas a hard time? Would it be more advantageous for us to be on DTV vs Guardian?

Hi everyone, I would really appreciate some clarity...

I have accepted a job at an International school in Chiang Mai starting August 1st. I currently live in Hong Kong and the visa process here takes a long time (police check wait time is 2 plus months) I'm not sure I'd be able to make it to Thailand by August 1st.

Can I go to Chiang Mai mid July on a tourist visa and have it converted to a non B visa? If so, how long is the approval time and would a Thai police check be sufficient?

Hi gang. I’ll be coming to Chiang Mai on retirement visa in 6 months. My daughter will be attending an international school. What makes more sense? My daughter being on education visa? Or on dependent visa? Or something else entirely? What’s our first steps?

Hi all, does anyone have experience with applying/obtaining a visa as guardian, as my child is going to an international school (nursery) now? what are the steps/documents and how long does it take?

Hi all. Please can ANYONE advise me if I can get a "Dependent Visa" in current situation?....

- 52 years old. Danish Passport

- Currently on tourist visa. Will do Covid-extension tomorrow which should give me 2 months extra time.

- Seperated from my Thai-wife (still officially married and good friends). She has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and the situation is very bad. (might have 6-18 months left)

- We have an 8 year old son. He lives with me, goes to international school and is 100% dependent on me.

- I am able to put 500.000 THB in my Thai Bank Account, but would like to avoid putting 800.000 THB in the bank, as I also need money to help the mother of my son with her medical bills and treatment.

Based on the above. Am I able to apply for a Dependent Visa? I have asked the Visa Adviser at my sons school. She does not know! Last time I went to the immigration I could also not get a clear answer. Would appreciate any helpfull feedback. Thanks.

Anyone here taking care of their Thai-child, still offically married, but on a Dependent visa? (Not marriage visa).

Hello, I am seeking some advice for a French friend coming to live in Thailand with his wife and two children. The two children will be enrolled at an international school in Chiang Mai. My question is, can the family arrive on visa exempt or tourist visas then apply for the Non Imm Ed visas for the children then then Non Imm 0 Guardian visas (not sure if this is the correct term) from within Thailand?, given that they are able to meet all the requirements including banked funds.

Applying online for an ED visa for my 6yo son at an international school. He is a US passport holder, at the Chicago Consulate. I've contacted them multiple times with no answer to the following questions and am wondering if anyone can help: What documentation is required "financial evidence" as well as "For a minor under 20 years old"?