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Can I become a permanent resident in Thailand if I'm married to a Thai citizen and have businesses and property?
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Dec 24, 2024
a year ago
James *******
ORIGINAL POSTERI’m married to a Thai woman we have 2 businesses bank account house and land
Can I become permanet residence in Thailand
Can I become permanet residence in Thailand
TLDR : Answer Summary
The ability to become a permanent resident (PR) in Thailand while married to a Thai citizen depends on multiple factors, including the duration of residence and compliance with certain regulations. While the questioner has businesses, a bank account, and property with a Thai spouse, these factors alone do not guarantee PR. Generally, one must hold a visa for at least three years, pay taxes (around THB 80,000 monthly), and have a history of continuous residency. There are further requirements, such as passing a Thai language test. The process is competitive, with limited spots available annually. Consulting with an immigration lawyer is recommended for thorough guidance.
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Sergiu ******
I can’t believe how many bar people post on here as answer their sheet **
Frankie *****
For such serious matters, shouldn’t you get a lawyer ? Why penny wise and pound foolish ?
Greta *****
No. But you CAN become broke if you divorce her...
Ian **********
@Greta ****
That is the best and most likely answer :DReply to
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Doug ********
10 years continuous residency and ability to pass a Thai language/ Citizenship test in written Thai. At least that used to be the rule.
Norbert **********
@Doug *******
he should have paid tax about 5y.Doug ********
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Drew ******************
Why would you want to....
Anthony ******************
In time yes.
Peter **********
do you mean permanent residence or citizenship. if it's PR you have little chance as they only choose 100 from each country, whether it be monaco or usa
Kool *******
@Peter *********
be fully aware that the only country that was ever affected by this yearly quota is China.Peter **********
@Kool ******
in what way?Kool *******
@Peter *********
China is the only country that has ever reached the yearly quota.Reply to
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Chrisna **********
There's a thai citizenship group on Facebook. join it and ask there! Here you will just get trolled.
Makwa *******
@Chrisna *********
What's it's name?Swaraj ********
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@Chrisna *********
link pleaseSwaraj ********
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Chrisna **********
@Makwa ******
search it on Facebook.Reply to
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Jim ********
Marriage, bank accounts and property have nothing to do with permanent residency. More to do with working in Thailand, paying taxes and continuance over a period of time
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Isaac ********
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Brian **************
Sure great idea
Let’s ask facebook
Let’s ask facebook
Alex ************
@Brian *************
a look, another loser boomer whose life has boiled down to being a dick on Facebook. You have real "my adult children no longer talk to me" energy.
So sad what people become.
Brian **************
I was being facetious
The guy went back to something I asked on the page and said it was the same
So to hopefully shut him up I responded that way
I don’t usually explain but did for your question
The guy went back to something I asked on the page and said it was the same
So to hopefully shut him up I responded that way
I don’t usually explain but did for your question
Kristie *******
@Brian *************
why would you come on to this page and say that ? I don’t understandJoe *******
@Brian *************
I noticed that you have posted a few questions that the answers could have easily been found on Google.Brian **************
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Brandon **********
@Brian *************
it would be the most ideal starting point actuallyBrian **************
@Michael *********
and yet you removed all doubtReply to
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Joren ******
Geoff ***********
@Brian *************
Look at the name of the page, dumbo. Take your misery somewhere else.James *********
@Geoff **********
def a magat 😂😂😂Brian **************
Ross ************
@Brian *************
You want to be called maggot? 😳Reply to
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James ********
@Geoff **********
blinding reply … do you mind if I use that elsewhere when appropriate? 👏👏👏John *******
@Geoff **********
Well said!Malcolm *******
@Geoff **********
well said Geoff 👏.Reply to
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Paul ***********
You may be able to apply.. You typically need to be on visas for at least 3 years and paid taxes on about THB 80k a month etc
Dr-Abdur ********
@Paul **********
for safe side, salary should be 100k above and pay taxes on monthly basis.But in this situation, he is married to a Thai so salary should be 40k above.
He can apply directly for citizenship not PR pathway because he has links to 🇹🇭.
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Stephen *********
You need continuous visas back to back firstly.
Graham ******
Have you paid Thai taxes and social security for at least 3 years? That is the first hurdle.
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