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Relocation plan to Thailand

This is a SAMPLE plan generated for an example profile: Moving with kids · Remote work · Financially independent / passive income · citizen of Belarus

Cost of living (from ~)EUR1100/mo
Steps in the plan30
Updated15.08.2026

Relocation plan

Key Milestones
  1. 1 Milestone 1: preparation for legalization completed

    The family’s readiness to choose and arrange an appropriate basis for long-term stay in Thailand has been confirmed.

  2. 2 Milestone 2: entry permit obtained

    The selected immigration route for the applicant and family members has been confirmed, and the necessary permits have been arranged.

  3. 3 Milestone 3: the family has entered and settled in

    The family has arrived in Thailand, secured temporary accommodation, and can proceed with arranging local services.

  4. 4 Milestone 4: post-arrival settlement completed

    The main matters related to housing, banking, healthcare, children’s education, and daily life have been addressed.

Visa and Residence Permit
  1. 7 Select and preliminarily verify an immigration route for the family

    The most realistic option for a Belarusian citizen with remote income and children has been identified; the possibility of including or accompanying family members has been verified separately.

  2. 11 Gather proof of remote income and financial self-sufficiency

    A consistent package of evidence of the applicant’s and family’s source of income and financial stability has been prepared.

  3. 12 Submit applications under the selected route

    The applications of the applicant and family members have been accepted by the competent consular or immigration authority.

  4. 13 Receive the decision and check the entry conditions

    The permits have been obtained, and the names, validity periods, number of entries, and conditions of stay have been checked before purchasing non-refundable tickets.

Documents, Translation, Apostille
  1. 5 Take inventory of the entire family’s documents

    A personalized list has been compiled of everything required for immigration, entry, renting accommodation, school, and medical care.

  2. 9 Prepare documents for use in Thailand

    The family’s document package has been prepared for submission, translation, and presentation in Thailand without unplanned additional work.

Budget and Cost of Living
  1. 6 Assess the financial feasibility of the move

    The monthly budget of 1,200–2,000 dollars, one-time expenses, and the family’s reserve have been compared with the projected expenses in Thailand.

  2. 10 Develop a financial plan for the first three months

    Limits have been set for relocation, housing, food, transportation, education, and the reserve so that the budget does not exceed the family’s means.

  3. 28 Conduct the first monthly financial review

    Actual expenses have been compared with the plan, overspending has been identified, and the sustainability of the 1,200–2,000-dollar budget has been confirmed.

Healthcare and Insurance
  1. 8 Determine the family’s medical coverage before the trip

    An acceptable level of insurance and medical protection has been selected for each family member for the period of entry and the first year of residence.

  2. 21 Connect the family to the healthcare infrastructure

    The nearest clinics and hospitals, the procedure for seeking medical assistance, and how to use the insurance coverage have been determined.

Housing
  1. 14 Create a shortlist of neighborhoods and temporary housing

    Neighborhoods have been selected that fit the family’s budget, remote work arrangements, access to healthcare, and potential schools.

  2. 17 Book temporary housing for the initial period

    Housing has been confirmed for the arrival period and the search for a long-term rental, taking into account the family composition and work routine.

  3. 20 Arrange a long-term rental after viewing the property

    Housing has been selected and arranged that meets the budget, family composition, household requirements, and school plans.

Banks and Accounts
  1. 15 Prepare a strategy for accessing money in Thailand

    A secure way to receive remote income, pay expenses, and open a local account after entry has been identified, if available.

  2. 22 Open an available local bank account and set up payments

    Local payments and backup access to funds have been arranged without violating the conditions of stay or the bank’s requirements.

Taxes and Tax Residency
  1. 25 Determine the tax treatment of remote income

    The position on tax residency in Thailand and the country of citizenship has been established, as well as the subsequent procedure for accounting for income.

Relocation Logistics
  1. 16 Organize the transportation of the family and essential belongings

    The route, baggage, documents in carry-on luggage, transportation of belongings, and procedures in case of delayed baggage have been agreed upon.

  2. 18 Confirm the flight and arrival plan

    The tickets and transfer are aligned with the conditions of the entry permit, the duration of temporary accommodation, and the children’s needs.

Children: Schools and Adaptation
  1. 26 Select and Apply to Schools or Alternative Programs

    For each child, a realistic educational option has been selected, taking into account the budget, language, area of residence, and start date of education.

Integration and Daily Life
  1. 19 Enter Thailand and complete the initial border check

    The family has physically entered the country, and information about the entry and permitted period of stay has been saved for further procedures.

  2. 23 Set up connectivity and basic daily services

    Each adult has stable connectivity, and the family can use transportation, delivery services, maps, and other everyday services.

  3. 24 Complete mandatory post-entry formalities

    The requirements related to the residential address, notification deadlines, and the continued maintenance of the family’s legal status have been checked.

  4. 27 Establish a family routine and local adaptation

    The family has established daily routes, shopping, transportation, language support, and safe contacts in the new neighborhood.

Plan “B”
  1. 29 Prepare scenarios for refusal, delays, or rising costs

    Actions have been documented for cases involving permit refusal, inability to extend status, loss of remote income, housing problems, or the need to return temporarily.

  2. 30 Set up annual monitoring of status and the family reserve

    A calendar has been created for reviewing permits, documents, tax obligations, insurance, schooling decisions, and the available financial reserve.

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