What are my visa options in Thailand for the next 6 years before I can get a retirement visa?

visa options NON-O visa Thai marriage visa border runs retirement visa financial requirements for visas expat life in Thailand

Apr 9, 2018

7 years ago

Bradley *******

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second question.

im 44 married to thai and we have a son. what are my options for the next 6 years b4 i can get retirement visa.

keep renew type o/ marriage/dependant?

i would like to just report rather than border runs for the next 6 years, but it will come down to prices. i have a small income but not 40k per month or 400k in bank.

all advice welcomed.

should also say i will be using an agent so the funds are not a problem

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user, a 44-year-old foreigner married to a Thai citizen and with a son, is seeking advice on visa options for the next six years before qualifying for a retirement visa. They prefer to avoid border runs and are interested in renewing their marriage visa or exploring other options given their financial constraints, such as not meeting the bank balance requirement for certain visas. Comments suggest considering options like the multi-entry visa based on marriage, educational visas, or using a visa agent to navigate the requirements.

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Tod *********

I think the O/P has a clear understanding of their options now

Thanx all for the responses (y)

7 years ago

Dennis **********

You can go to Savanakhet, Laos, get a multi o year visa based on marriage, no funds needed except 5,000 baht for the visa. You will have to leave the country, do a border run every 90 days though. You will also have to pay 1.500 baht each time you leave for the Laos visa

7 years ago

Jeremy ********

Marriage, ed visa, WP, play the 6 Month METV until they stop you...Elite visa

7 years ago

Bradley *******

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alan obviously when i hit 50 i can release my pension. but for the mean time i will use a visa company who can sort it !

7 years ago

Alan *******

@Bradley ******

Your only options are to carry on getting a dodgy extension from an agent or got to a Thai consulate outside of LOS and get a Multi 'O' .Some will give you an extension without showing money..like Savannakhet. The only other option is to get someone to lend you the money 2 months before your extension is due !!

7 years ago

Bradley *******

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alan you seem to be missing the point! the reason for my question is to gain oppinions on the best/cheapest solution to my staying in los. if you cannot offer advice then go troll elsewhere!

7 years ago

Alan *******

So if you're married why do you need a extension based on retirement when you only need 400k for one based on marriage ??

7 years ago

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Alan *******

If you haven't got 400k for a extension based on marriage how will you get 800k for one based on retirement ???

7 years ago

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Alan *******

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