Thailand Updates Family Visa Rules for Long-Term Visitors
The Immigration Bureau issued Order No. 214/2569, amending visa issuance and type-change criteria for family members of foreigners permitted to stay temporarily under Immigration Act B.E. 2522 Section 34(1), (2), (5), (6), (7), (10), (11), (12), (13), and (14). The new rules, effective from October 1, 2026, revise evidentiary requirements, including proof of relationship, age limits for children (under 20) and parents (at least 50), and additional endorsements for families of long-term tourism investors (investment of at least 3 million baht in real estate).
What this means for you
- Foreign residents holding temporary stay permits under Section 34 categories may face new document requirements when sponsoring family members' visas or type changes.
- The changes apply from 2026-10-01.
- For families of long-term tourism investors, a letter of endorsement from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports or TAT is now required.
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