Can I enter Thailand on a 30-day exemption and then switch to another visa while living with my Thai wife?

May 17, 2022
3 years ago
Hi,I'm moving permanently to Thailand soon,is it OK to arrive on 30 day exempt from UK.then change to another visa.i will be living with my wife and family..
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The discussion centers around the process of entering Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption from the UK and the potential for changing to a different visa type while residing with a Thai spouse. It is suggested that a 60-day tourist visa might be more beneficial than the 30-day exemption for the purpose of transitioning to another visa. Additionally, if the individual is over 50, they may be eligible for a retirement visa.
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Sean **********
Yes over 50 get retirement visa
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@Sean *********
3 yrs I can 👍
Sean **********
@Mark *******
unfortunately I’m over 50 so I can 😂😂
Peter *********
Yes
Kool *******
Is your wife Thai, and how old are you? Also it is better to arrive on a 60 day tourist visa, as the 30 day exempt stamp might not give you enough time to change. If you are married to a Thai woman already there is actually a better way.
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@Kool ******
thanks dude,yes my wife thai,yeh spouse visa,10k in bank,2m..I can't do that..I have a monthly stream yes(property)47 yrs old lol 3yrs from retirement visa 20k in bank
Kool *******
@Mark *******
under a type O based on marriage it doesn't matter where the money comes from. If your wife's family can not loan it to you, then have your wife talk to a loan shark. It will not cost you very much.
Paul *********
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