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Does Thailand now have a 5-year visa option for expats?
5-Year VisaThai Visa OptionsLong-Term Visa ThailandDTV VisaLTR VisaPrivilege VisaVisa Requirements ThailandThai EmbassyExpat Visa Thailand
Jul 21, 2025
9 months ago
Hernandez *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHello to everyone? Does Thailand has now a 5 years visa to apply ?
Thanks.
If you don’t want to help you don’t have too .. but please don’t make stupid comments it shows how much ignorant and stupidity someone can have ..
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If you don’t want to help you don’t have too .. but please don’t make stupid comments it shows how much ignorant and stupidity someone can have ..
TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, Thailand offers a few options for long-term visas such as the DTV Visa, LTR Visa, and Privilege Visa, which can last up to 5 years. Requirements vary by nationality, so it's recommended to check the specifications at your local Thai embassy or consulate website.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Jim *******
It does. Golden Visa, 5, 10, 20 years. It is about 8,000 THB a month for the right to breath Thai air. All else is your cost.
Jonathan ******
You can enter your nationality and check at NomadVisa.help
Carlos *********
Yes, a couple of them.
Robert ********
Your question can be answered correctly by your country’s Thai embassy only.
For some countries the answer is yes, for others it’s no.
For some countries the answer is yes, for others it’s no.
Hernandez *******
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thanks very much for your reply ..Reply to
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Frank **********
Have you even bothered to check the Thai Embassy website in your country??
Hernandez *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Frank *********
don’t feel obligated to reply to my post if you don’t feel like it or gets you in a cranky mood ..Frank **********
@Hernandez ******
why? The information you need is on the Thai website.Hernandez *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Frank *********
this is a page to advice . If you don’t fell giving advice just don’t say anything at all .. just saying .. 🙏take careReply to
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Stephen ********
@Frank *********
what's the point of a visa advice page if your advice is to look elsewhere? 🤣🤣🤣Hernandez *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stephen *******
ThanksFrank **********
@Stephen *******
so you don't get 50 different answers. If a person applies through the Embassy they will get exactly the information they need as each Embassy has their own requirements. That's why.Stephen ********
@Frank *********
if you don't agree with a group, why are tou in it? 🤷♂️ There are extremely knowledgeable people here who do give the correct answers provided they have all the information. Then there are those that think they know, who should learn when they are corrected. Some don't learn 🤷♂️ But this is an advice group, and when advice is asked, either you know and give that advice or just whizz on past 🤷♂️Hernandez *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stephen *******
that is the correct answer .. thanks so much ..Reply to
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@Frank *********
of course not, that would be too easy 😂Hernandez *******
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if you try to be funny .. have you ever though to work as a clown? I think there is future there for you.Reply to
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Stuart *********
There are a few options for a 5 year visa. You’d need to check the requirements for each at your local Thai embassy or consulate website. Check out DTV, LTR or the Privilege Visa specifications and requirements.
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@Graham *****
does Thailand recognize common law marriage?Graham ******
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Pierre *********
@Graham *****
Does this mean that just because we are married to a Thai woman we would be eligible for a DTV visa?John *******
@Pierre ********
- No, this means if a foreign national has a DTV, his or her foreign spouse can also apply under the spouse who has the DTVPierre *********
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Simon *******
@Pierre ********
dtv has got nothing to do with marriage status.Reply to
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