Do expats living permanently in Thailand really need to leave the country once a year?

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Nov 3, 2022

2 years ago

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I heard somewhere that the rules changed for people who live permanently in Thailand? They have to leave the country once a year now? Just curious if it's true.

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The claim that expats living permanently in Thailand must leave the country once a year is false. Many residents can stay long-term without ever having to leave, provided they meet certain criteria. Visa renewals typically occur annually, but a departure from the country is not a requirement for those who fulfill these conditions.

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Ellen *******

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Already thought it was nonsense 😁 Thanks all for reply

2 years ago

Peter *********

2 years ago

Rob **********

No you heard wrong, you have to extend your visa on a yearly basis, but you certainly don’t have to leave Thailand.

2 years ago

Nick **********

Would be nice to link to your source. Where and from whom exactly did you hear that fake news ? What were the exact words ?

"Somewhere at some halloween party" doesn't count.

2 years ago

Ellen *******

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Nick MuayPlam not at Halloween party 😆

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Ellen *******

John *********

2 years ago

Todd *********

Up to you!

2 years ago

Garrett ***********

Yeah, that makes sense.

2 years ago

Bobby ********

Bit of a wild statement. People who reside in Thailand NEVER have to leave provided they meet the criteria. No changes. Always been this way

2 years ago

Nigel ********

Please clarify what visa type

2 years ago

Stuart *********

No idea where you may have heard that. It’s certainly not true. There are many many ways you can reside in Thailand on a long term basis. Most don’t require leaving at all (if you don’t want to). Some do.

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Stuart *********

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