Carlos874

Right now, watching the development on visa policy I would not discard that retroactively there might be consequences.... but that is just my personal thinking, NOT saying there are rumors, etc....

I was under the impression extension is granted for one year too, not necessarily it seems, some schools seem to tighten policy and only grant till end of term regardless when you applied for ED, so good idea to do at beginning of school year.

Schools tighten ED visa, now its not one year extension its only till end of term depending on school. So when potentially opting for a school that does not grant / sponsor (sorry English not my mothertongue) ED for next term, we have to find new solution. Applying for dependent DTV with separate 500.000 in account seems a good option. Do you know where currently are good places, Hanoi would be ideal (direct short flight). Good idea to go to same embassy I got mine approved or different one, or no difference? Not really up to date now which are the best places where to apply, have to read up on it and update myself. In DTV thread here searching for "child, children" only found issues referring to Thai child. Thank you DrJack54 for being always so kind and helpful with your advice!

When the international private Elementary School does not issue ED Visa paperwork, what do parents do? Apply for guardian visa and dependent for child? Retirement visa and dependent if possible, not sure DTV and child on DTV dependent afterwards if granted or better options? What is the best option, in terms of amount of paperwork, acceptance at borders later, hassle when extending, cost, .... Any parents here who can share experiences? Searched the forum but was not successful. Thank you

Another doubt: with Kids ED school visa in province A moving to province B will make the one year stay invalid? Or can we do 90 day report which would be the only interaction with IO in the new province B? Kid would go to another school but they do not provide the documents for ED visa saying as long as the child has a valid visa no ED needed.

Is there a deadline day parents have to go with kid (and 1900 baht, and documents from school) to Immigration for one year extension for a Elementary student's 90 day ED visa (international school)? Lets say his 90 day run out May 10th, what time does Immigration say they need to do the administrative task? I am under the impression that we go with documents from school, child and money and its instant but I am not sure any more. Where can I check (for Chiang Mai)? Thank you and Happy Songkran Day!!

Motivation of my inquiry is authentic curiosity ....and who wants to be the only farang in town? Based on reactions I realize this forum probably not a qualified place for my question.

Interested to learn more about where expats (nationality, age,....) live (province, amphoe, tambon,...) But can not find a Thai Statistics Institute? Are similar reports published? Thank you 🙏

Newbie question: why based on age of client? Thank you!

Can DTV be extended 45 days before it expires?

🙏Thank you!

Yes, parent of non thai kid, correct Entered same time as myself, me on DTV soft power. Did not apply for dependent DTV as school said ED mandatory! Now which law says that? I am not so sure any more. DTV much better as longer and no re entry permits potentially (we will see 🙃) also cheaper to be on DTV. thanks for your prompt reaction 😀

Converting visa exempt tourist entry by air to Childrens ED private international school: Can not get clear info concerning procedures, validity, investment for Kids ED visa at international private elementary school. Searched the forums but could not find this topic. Visa agent says can not help, school provides documentation you go to immigration yourself. I understand there is no business so not much interest, understandable, but still need clear info and outlook. School very vague, not much info. When do I have to go converting the kids visa exempt 60 day visa exempt tourist visa to ED, after X days and how many more days the visa needs to be valid? Can an agent do this or which parts can an agent do if any? Who goes, the parents both ,one, also the kid? Payment due? How much and when Do we get the visa same day applying? We go back to get it? How long it takes? Apart from school documents what do we provide? Guess passport? Then the visa is valid for how long? When are extensions due and how much the price When do we need documents from school confirming kids are still going there, every 30 days? Can kids be also on dependent or Dtv visa or has to be ED? Or depends on school policy? Do kids have to do 90 day report or it does not matter because we go there every 90 days anyway? Total cost involved How to renew? Or runs out after 1 year for example. If we change school we start again? Further recommendations? Thank you so much!