{"id":34152,"date":"2025-08-30T15:05:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T08:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thainexus.co.th\/?p=34152"},"modified":"2025-10-24T13:26:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T06:26:55","slug":"how-families-can-stay-long-term-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thainexus.co.th\/en\/how-families-can-stay-long-term-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"How Families Can Stay Long-Term in Thailand: A Practical Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"34152\" class=\"elementor elementor-34152\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baac868 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"baac868\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd0926b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd0926b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving to Thailand with children can be exciting, but it also raises a big question: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what is the best way for a family to stay here legally and long-term?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Let\u2019s take the example of two parents with two children under 12, and explore the options.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><b>Understanding Your Purpose<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing immigration will care about is <\/span><b>why your family is staying in Thailand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Different reasons open different visa paths. Retired parents over 50 have one set of options. Working parents with a job or business have another. Families who want to put their children into international schools follow yet another route. Knowing your purpose helps you avoid wasted time and extra paperwork.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure which path applies best to your situation, <\/span><b>Thai Nexus can review your case and recommend the right visa strategy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before you apply.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><b>Visa Options for Parents and Children<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thailand offers several practical ways for families to stay together:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Retirement visas (O-A or O-X)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are available for parents over 50. Children under 20 can join as dependents.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Work visas (Non-B)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are possible if one parent has employment or a business. The spouse and kids are added as dependents.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Education visas (Non-ED)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cover children attending school. In this case, parents often stay on a <\/span><b>Non-O Guardian Visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (We will publish a separate article explaining guardian visas in detail, and link it here.)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Long-Term Resident visas (LTR)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> give qualifying families the chance to stay up to 10 years.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each option has its own financial and paperwork requirements, but the structure is clear: one main visa holder, and dependents or guardians linked to that status. <\/span><b>Thai Nexus can prepare and submit all applications on your family\u2019s behalf<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making sure documents meet immigration standards.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><b>Documents Families Usually Need<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When applying as a family unit, expect to prepare:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passports for everyone<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage certificate for the parents<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth certificates for the children<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of income, savings, or employment (depending on the chosen visa)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School enrollment letters if children are studying<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having these ready saves time, as Thai immigration always asks for family connection documents. <\/span><b>Thai Nexus helps collect, translate, and certify these papers so there are no surprises during the process.<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><b>How Families Typically Arrange It<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many families, one parent qualifies as the &#8220;main applicant&#8221;, while the rest join under dependent status. For example, a father over 50 may secure a retirement visa, and his wife and children are then added to his application. A mother with a company job may hold the Non-B work visa, with her family joining her as dependents.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases where children are enrolled in international schools first, parents often follow using the <\/span><b>guardian visa option<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This arrangement is increasingly common among expat families, and we\u2019ll explore it separately in detail. <\/span><b>Thai Nexus regularly handles these mixed cases and can coordinate both school enrollment documents and guardian visa applications.<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><b>Choosing the Easiest Path<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right option depends on your circumstances:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 50? \u2192 Retirement visa is the simplest route.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving for work? \u2192 Work visa with dependents.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children\u2019s schooling first? \u2192 Education + Guardian visas.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for stability? \u2192 The LTR visa is long-term but requires higher income or investment.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families often arrive on tourist visas to explore, then switch to the visa type that fits them best once they\u2019ve decided on work, retirement, or schooling. <\/span><b>Thai Nexus can also assist with in-country visa conversions, so you don\u2019t need to leave Thailand to change status.<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process may feel complicated at first, but it follows a clear pattern: one parent or child becomes the &#8220;anchor&#8221; for the visa, and the rest of the family connects through dependent or guardian status. With the right visa in place, you can focus on settling in, enrolling the children, and building your new life in Thailand.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to know more about the <\/span><b>guardian visa option for parents of children in international schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we will cover it in a separate article with all the details. In the meantime, <\/span><b>Thai Nexus is here to guide your family from the first consultation to final visa approval.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eca258d elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"eca258d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/expert-visa-services-in-thailand\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Start Living in Thailand With Your Family<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0b23f0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e0b23f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a77e941 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"a77e941\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1750\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1750\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can my children stay in Thailand with me? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1750\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfdb2c5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cfdb2c5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1750\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-772244c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"772244c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86a62b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86a62b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Children under 20 can usually stay as dependents on a parent\u2019s visa. If you have a retirement visa, work visa, or long-term resident visa, your children can be added to your application so the whole family stays together.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1751\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1751\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What visa is best for families with kids in Thailand? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1751\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8f3bb4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c8f3bb4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1751\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f662860 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f662860\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f489f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f489f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on your situation:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Retirement visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if a parent is 50 or older.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Work visa (Non-B)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if a parent has a job or company.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Education visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if children will attend school in Thailand. Parents can then apply for a <\/span><b>guardian visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you qualify for the 10-year option.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each path has different requirements, but all can cover children.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1752\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1752\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What documents do I need for a family visa in Thailand? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1752\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0eb58a1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0eb58a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1752\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-822b0b6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"822b0b6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43a3bfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43a3bfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a family of two parents and two kids, you will usually need:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passports for everyone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage certificate for the parents<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth certificates for the children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of income, savings, or job (depending on visa type)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School papers if children are studying in Thailand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agencies like <\/span><b>Thai Nexus can help prepare, translate, and submit these documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to avoid delays.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1753\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1753\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I move to Thailand first on a tourist visa and change later? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1753\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-150fd9c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"150fd9c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1753\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9bea63 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b9bea63\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16b7e79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16b7e79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Many families arrive on tourist visas, then switch to a long-term visa once they decide their plan. It\u2019s possible to convert visas inside Thailand, but the process can be tricky. Professional help makes it smoother.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1754\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1754\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do guardian visas for parents work? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1754\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4069a14 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4069a14\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1754\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a05c202 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a05c202\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1280e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1280e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your children join an international or Thai school, they can get education visas. Parents can then apply for <\/span><b>guardian visas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Non-O) to stay and take care of them. This option is common for younger families. (We will publish a full article on guardian visas soon.)<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1755\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1755\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which is the easiest way for a family to stay long-term? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1755\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b338f61 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b338f61\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1755\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ea0cf8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1ea0cf8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e18a008 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e18a008\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There isn\u2019t one single answer. For parents over 50, retirement visas are the simplest. For working parents, the work visa path is best. For families focused on schooling, education + guardian visas are common. And for stability, the LTR visa covers everyone for 10 years.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1756\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1756\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do I need to leave Thailand every year to renew my visa? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1756\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9b46b6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a9b46b6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1756\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8da029 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f8da029\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8007e1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8007e1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. Most long-term visas can be renewed inside Thailand once a year. The LTR visa lasts up to 10 years before renewal. Agencies can handle renewals for you, so you don\u2019t have to stress about deadlines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1757\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1757\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What happens if one parent gets the visa but not the other? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1757\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-215c746 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"215c746\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1757\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcebf61 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bcebf61\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87d3563 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87d3563\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Usually, the other parent and children can join as dependents. 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