Hello, I am seeking expert advice on relocating my family to Thailand in June 2026. My children will be 17, 14, and 13 years old, and I am unsure about the specific visa requirements. Chat GPT suggested that the DTV would be the most suitable option for us. I plan to homeschool my children initially and later explore other educational options. As a remote federal employee, I anticipate continuing in my role abroad, but I am also exploring alternative employment opportunities. I am currently pursuing TEFL and Cybersecurity certifications. Although I do not have substantial savings, I expect to receive $100,000 to $150,000 from the sale of my house and additional funds from selling our belongings. However, I am concerned about meeting the income and asset requirements, particularly if the necessary funds are not available in my account at the time of application. I wont be able to sell my house till around March when it is closer to the time we leave. The price for a monthly rental here in PA will run us at least $5000 which is a lot so if i can stay here as long as possible I will. Can someone explain the financial guidelines to me? Will my current job count as income or my house as assets? Can anyone recommend a professional in Pennsylvania who can assist me with the visa application process? Hopefully I am making sense. Thanks in advance!

Once in awhile I see posts about people wanting to move their whole family with kids to Thailand on short term visas: Ed/DTV. I don’t know much about DTV because it’s new, but a word of caution on ED visa. I don’t know if it’s assumptions or misinformation but ED visa is not a guarantee one yr visa. You will be evaluated every 90 days, and legitimate schools will need you to attend, if you miss more than a certain amount of classes, your visa will be canceled. I personally know people who have been questioned by immigration for leaving the country during their school year, for being too old to learn Thai…some had their visas denied…I know living in Thailand is a dream for many, but please please make sure you understand the consequences if you don’t have a long term visa. It’s one thing to wing it as a nomad but it’s so stressful if you try to wing it with your family and kids…not to mention quite irresponsible. 🥺

For the few people who think this makes me the immigration police or act as I have a high moral ground. I feel so sad and sorry for you. This is simply a word of caution for other fellow humans. I have a long term visa so this doesn’t concern me personally, but it’s not hard to imagine the distress of being told you can’t come back, that you only have a week to move your new life and all your possessions out of the country you thought would be home…last year I had to take care of classmate’s dog because she was denied entry and didn’t know when she could come back…This is not moral superiority, by the way it’s actually a compliment coming from those with no morals…This just means I have a heart and empathy. So what does it make you when you insult me with all kinds of names and told me I shouldn’t care…I think the answer is clear.

Hi Guys

Our family is looking to move to Thailand next year,

I’m 47 and have my own business here in the UK which I can run online.

My partner is 45 and is a carer? Is there any English run care homes in Thailand she could work in?

We have a 15 year old who wants to do hairdressing at college over there.

We also have a 13 year old daughter is there any schools you can recommend ?

We are looking for somewhere quiet but not to far away from a city/town is their any area you can suggest.

Also looking for 6/7 bedroom villa with pool and air con to rent long term that doesn’t come with added tourist tax if you could point us in the right direction all help and advise would be appreciated 🙂

Planing on moving jan 2026. Family of 4. Also 2 cats 2 dogs. Any advice?

I pan on doing dtv visa for me and my husband is going to do education visa.

Also what do you think is a good monthly income for a family of 4 in bangkok or phuket? Or other cities i should look into?

Hi all, we are relocating to Bangkok next summer and need some advice/answers about visas.

I'll be going to grad school in Bangkok and want to bring my spouse and our 2 babies with me. How difficult, long, expensive is the process to get visas for them? And do we apply for them beforehand or after we arrive?

I don't know if it matters but we are French, American, and kiddos have dual citizenship FR/US

Thank you!

Dear all, I am wondering where in Asia to move with my family in 2024. Thailand looks very attractive but I’d need someone to help me understand the permanent visa options. I am 42 yo, wife and 2 young children. Both work for overseas companies. I’d really appreciate if someone could help. We currently live in Australia. Regards. Fernando

Hi!

Myself, my partner and our 2 year old want to move to Phuket, Thailand for 1 year. We want to learn Muay Thai and just live aboard and have a break from Australia and live off our savings.

Can anyone give me tips on how to go about staying there for that long and all the other bit and bobs we will need to sort out.

Thanks in advance!

Any advice on if I want to move to Thailand and I make a passive income of 4000USD monthly?

Whats the best option for me btw I do have a wife and young daughter.

Just would like some ideas thanks everyone😁

Not really a visa question. Anyone ever moved to thailand with kids/kid? If so how was the transition for the kids?

Hi, we need an agent to help, I’m Brazilian and my wife and kids are Chinese. We are in China and we are aiming move to Thailand for 6 months to 1 year.

Can someone help?