Day −30
Decide on visa path DTV / LTR / ED via school / Privilege Card. Use our DTV self-check and LTR guide to pick.
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Apply to schools Most international schools accept applications year-round, but IB schools (UWC, BISP) close September intake by April 15.
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Microchip your pet ISO 15-digit microchip. Must be implanted BEFORE rabies vaccine. This is the most common sequencing error.
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Pet rabies + core vaccines Dogs: rabies + DHPP. Cats: rabies + FVRCP. Within 12 months, ≥ 21 days before travel.
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Apply for pet import permit Online via the Thai DLD portal. Valid 60 days. Required documents: passport, vaccine records, microchip number.
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ZEN villa shortlist Take the quiz, get 5 villas matched to your brief via WhatsApp within 5 minutes.
Day −5
Online video tour 2-3 villas Live walk-through via WhatsApp. Pick top 2 to view in-person when you arrive.
Day −2
Sign contract, transfer deposit Bilingual EN/TH contract. 2-month deposit per contract — ZEN supervises return at lease end.
Day −2
Government vet health certificate Valid 10 days. Must be apostilled by your country's agriculture authority.
Day 0
Land at HKT or BKK Animal Quarantine inspection. Same-day release with complete papers.
Day +1
Move in. Helper hand-over Wi-Fi check. Pool service schedule confirmed. Electricity reading recorded.
Day +7
School start. Bank account opening Helps if school admin emails the rental contract for proof-of-address to the bank.
Day +30
90-day immigration report Online via TM47. Required for all long-stay visas. We send a reminder.