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Can I obtain a permanent visa in Thailand with €250,000 by investing in a business?

Moritz ************
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hello, I've a question, I'm Italian and 61 years old, I'm non retired because in Italy it's possible with 67, it's possible a permanent Visa?

it's possible if I invest in a business like hostel, café or something else?

I've to transfer all my money to a local Bank?
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An Italian expat, aged 61, inquired about the possibility of obtaining a permanent visa in Thailand, particularly through business investment in sectors like hostels or cafés. Recommendations arose focusing on the NON-O visa pathway for individuals over 50, mentioning requirements for maintaining a certain amount in a Thai bank account. Others suggested the option of the Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa, which provides a multi-year residency. Discussions also emphasized caution regarding financial disclosures and the challenges of entrepreneurship in Thailand.
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Klaudia **********
Klaudia **********
Non è un problema. L’abbiamo appena fatto, stessa situazione, nessuna pensione ancora, ma soldi risparmiati

Arrivi con un non immigrant O, apri un conto corrente, metti 800.000 thb, devono stare sul conto x 2 mesi. Prima della scadenza dei tre mesi del visa, fai l’estensione x un anno
Moritz ************
Moritz ************
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@Klaudia *********
grazie, ma non voglio stare un anno, ma sino alla fine dei miei giorni, motivo per cui vorrei investire in qualche piccola attività.

voi dove vivete ora?
Klaudia **********
Klaudia **********
@Moritz ***********
quindi vuoi stare tre mesi? Allora non c’e bisogno di prolungare.

Noi stiamo a Hua Hin
Klaudia **********
Klaudia **********
@Moritz ***********
👍🏼👍🏼
Moritz ************
Moritz ************
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@Klaudia *********
è stato il correttore, però mi ha fatto ridere, ora lo brevetto 🤣🤣🤣
Klaudia **********
Klaudia **********
@Moritz ***********
Hua Gin !! Forte… buone feste anche a te. Dai, fatti vivo, quando sei qui
Moritz ************
Moritz ************
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@Klaudia *********
intendevo sino a fine vita 🤣

vengo proprio a Hua Gin, magari ci si vede per un caffè, nel frattempo buone feste
Deniz *********
Deniz *********
Why are you talking about your money here in social media?? Don't give your personal financial information here.
Moritz ************
Moritz ************
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@Deniz ********
true, thank you
Franco **************
Franco **************
Potresti rivolgerti ad un agente come Alexander Bagnati per avere una buona assistenza.
Moritz ************
Moritz ************
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Михайло ********
Михайло ********
I can assist you to get long term Non O visa with 1000€ fee hassle free, can get it in Thailand, during your stay as a tourist
Mauro *********
Mauro *********
Lascia perdere vai in un altro paese
Moritz ************
Moritz ************
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@Mauro ********
perché?

troppo complicato?
Mauro *********
Mauro *********
Si e sempre di più
Moritz ************
Moritz ************
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@Mauro ********
lo vedo, avevo pensato anche alla Malesia
Angy ********
Angy ********
guarda se LTR può andarti bene altrimenti fai un normale visto retirement lasciando 800k Baht in banca dopo essere arrivato con un visto preso dal sito del consolato thai che poi convertirai
Moritz ************
Moritz ************
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Angy ********
Angy ********
elite permanent non esiste più, ti consiglio di valutare LTR visa che sono da 5+5 anni e costan poco se hai determinati requisiti anche se non ne vedo utilità se continui a lavorare in Italia, il tuo capitale non conviene portarlo in thai nemmeno per fare business visto che il 90% dei business di expat falliscono.
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Moritz ************
Moritz ************
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@Angy *******
grazie, ma voglio lasciare definitivamente la Europa, tu hai questo visto o fai la spola con l Italia?
Angy ********
Angy ********
io sono in pensione e ho il visto LTR da un anno e prima avevo il visto annuale retirement per over 50
Andrew ********
Andrew ********
Thai retirement visa requires 50 they wont care about your country retirement age. Im 41 from america retired at 37 - retirement age is alot older. If you have the income requirements and age you can still apply for the visa. - and this is going to start shit but im gonna say this again

You DO NOT NEED the savings requirement ( its just the more common less paper work route ) if you make the income requirements the requirements is

Savings

Or

Income

Or

Mix of both

Here comes the trolls in 3...2.....1...
Paul *******
Paul *******
Thai not worried if you really retire yet but can give you a retirement visa from age 50. You need to arrive with a long term visa because cannot open a bank account in Thailand on Visa Exempt or tourist visa.
John **********
John **********
If you are aged over 50 then you can apply for a 90 day Non-O visa in your home country. If your embassy won't provide an income certificate to you you can obtain a 12 month extension by putting a minimum of 800k baht in a Thai bank account.
Simone *******
Simone *******
Manda mi un MP. Te lo spiego qui sotto un po'.

Sono in pensione qui ma la mia pensione in Inghilterra è come te - a l'etá di 67.

Basta mettere una certa somma in un conto qui, e poi riempire la burocrazia che ti fa un po impazzire a momenti ma, con pazienza e un po' di aiuto, ce la fai.

Cambiano le cose col visto, ma si puo fare. C'è sempre una soluzione.
Moritz ************
Moritz ************
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Angelo *********
Angelo *********
Non Lo fare. Via in Vietnam
Moritz ************
Moritz ************
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@Angelo ********
perché?

sto valutando anche Vietnam e Malesia
Bob **********
Bob **********
250 won’t get you anything,check out the privilege (Elite visa )
Aly *******
Aly *******
@Bob *********
euro not bhat
Jim *******
Jim *******
@Aly ******
250K EUR is peanuts, need 1 mil EUR and above.
Bob **********
Bob **********
@Aly ******
yes Euro it’s not enough

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