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Is the elite visa the best option for a Thai child's parent who works in rotation between Europe and Thailand?

Elite Visa Non-O Visa Retirement Visa Thai Child Visa Re-entry Permits Long-term Residency Visa (LTR)Immigration Options in Thailand

Jan 5, 2023

3 years ago

Giles *********

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Is the elite visa the best option for the 50 year old parent of a thai child.I work 6 weeks in Europe and visit Thailand the next six weeks in rotation.

I’m aware of other visas but I’m assuming I’m going to need a lot of re entry permits? Would this be a problem? 

I’ve asked the same question in the elite visa forum but nobody’s commented on other options.

Any helpful advice or suggestions welcome.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around whether the elite visa is the best choice for a 50-year-old parent of a Thai child who splits their time between Europe and Thailand. Participants suggest exploring alternatives like the Non-O (retirement) visa with multiple entry options, the Long-term Residency (LTR) visa, and the costs associated with re-entry permits. Key points include comparing the expenses between obtaining an elite visa versus cheaper options such as yearly extensions and permits. Overall, multiple visa options exist that cater to various needs and circumstances.

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1.For the elite visa is the long-stay tourist visa and Multiple entry Visa is no need the re-entry permit. There are start at 5 yrs to 20yrs max. Easy Apply , no need to show financial statement. Its maximum long stay visa.

2.The LTR visa is 10yrs but need to check your qualify and show financial statement. Alot of paperwork.

3.The retirement visa Non O-A 1yrs

And O-x 5yrs need to show financial statement and health insurance needed.Alot of paperwork.

3 years ago

Gary *********

I used to work a 3x3 rota, no issues coming and going. The only issue I see is if they go back to 30 day rule instead of the 45.

3 years ago

Steve *******

Yearly extention 1900bt, yearly multi re-entry permit 3800bt, 5700bt per year or 600,000bt for the Elite. Choice is yours!

3 years ago

Wayne *********

Don't need re-entry permit on an OX visa I come and go every 2 weeks

3 years ago

Russell *******

Non O retirement with multiple entry

3 years ago

Ryder *********

Since you are 50 why not an A-O visa?(retirement)

3 years ago

Wayne *********

@Ryder ********

even better the OX 5 plus 5 only cost me $600 aud

3 years ago

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Wayne *********

Peter *********

Get a retirement visa Non O with multiple entry stamp then no issues though you need to have

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0 baht deposited in a thai bank

3 years ago

John ********

I'm not 100% sure but can't you get a visa as a parent of your thai child and a multi entry visa

3 years ago

Chris *******

@John *******

yes

3 years ago

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Chris *******

Frank-Steven ***********

There is the option of a yearly (multiple) re-entry permit. Probably much cheaper than wasting money on Elite. You can combine the former with your regular yearly extension of Non-Immigrant visa based on Thai child. 5,000 baht vs. 600,000 baht.

3 years ago

Todd *********

LTR is the your best bet if you qualify. If no, Elite is an excellent (albeit expensive) option

3 years ago

Karim ****

imagine being the father to a thai kid and having to shell out 20.000$ to raise it.

"we will attract high value foreigners" sure thing bruv ¯\_༼ᴼل͜ᴼ༽_/¯

3 years ago

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Karim ****

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What are the best visa options for a parent of a Thai child who works outside Thailand?

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