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What are the best long-stay visa options in Thailand for someone who is 60 years old?
I'm 60 years old , what is the best visa option to get for long stay in Thailand, thanks in advance for all with respect to your opinion
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For a 60-year-old looking to stay long-term in Thailand, the most recommended visa options include the Retirement Visa or the NON-O Visa specifically for retirement. The Retirement Visa requires an applicant to meet certain financial criteria, such as having either a security deposit of THB 800,000 in a Thai bank account, a monthly income of 65,000 THB, or a combination of both. Those who do not meet the financial requirements may need to consult an agent. Other alternatives like the Elite Visa and Investment Visa also exist, though they come with different conditions and costs. It is advised to check with the local Thai embassy or consulate for specific requirements and options.
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Warren *******
D o a
Dimitris ********
OPWarren James what is the meaning of : Doa
Warren *******
@Dimitris *******
dead on arrival Dimitris ********
OPWarren James yes because I have my wife there and I will transfer to live in Thailand for the rest of my life, europe now not easy to live
Warren *******
@Dimitris *******
you wanted to stay long Time Dimitris ********
OP@Warren ******
why you said that? Steve **********
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Miki *******
Retirement O …
Kool *******
The best, if you have the initial money to get it, is an investment visa. It requires a minimum of bt10million put into approved investments, with your approved condo purchase as part, or the full investment, but not necessary. High risk investments do not qualify. Many invest in their highly established corporate stock. Others invest in government bonds. The big difference with this is you can, and many do, make a profit if you decide to leave. Thailand does not want their investors to go broke so what you can invest in is restricted, basically what would be called in other countries, blue chip investments. An investment visa is the best. The older one allowed you to own one Rai of land, renew it every three years, and no 90 day reporting. Now it has changed slightly with renewal every year, no land ownership, but now 90 day reporting, and condo purchase added as approved investment. It is the only visa you can actually make a profit on by doing nothing.
Mark **********
I came in under a Non-O visa that I acquired from my local Royal Thai Consulate, and then extended for a year here before the initial 90 day period expired. Best of luck and safe travels. You can get some additional information at:
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OP@Mark *********
thank you so much for your clear help
David *******
You should get a Non O visa ‘for Retirement’ not a Non O-A as they are adding requirements to the latter (higher insurance, higher bank balance etc).
If the Embassy in your home country issues the Non O (only some do) then get that visa. Otherwise, enter Thailand on a Tourist Visa and convert once inside Thailand.
If the Embassy in your home country issues the Non O (only some do) then get that visa. Otherwise, enter Thailand on a Tourist Visa and convert once inside Thailand.
Dimitris ********
OP@David ******
what's mean Non O visa and what is the different with Non O-BDavid *******
@Dimitris *******
There are different types of Non-immigrant visas. There are several Non O visas for various purposes. It would take too long to explain them all.For long stay without working if over 50 then most people get either a Non O-A visa or a Non O visa ‘for retirement’.
You can only get a Non O-A in your home country.
You can get a Non O either in your home country (but some don’t offer it) or within Thailand.
In recent years they have introduced compulsory Health Insurance for Non O-A visas and look as if they are increasing the bank balance required.
For these reasons it is now better to get the Non O.
If you have more money there are other options as well. Non O-X or Elite but few people get these.
Dimitris ********
OP@David ******
your answer very clear thank you so much for your timeJonathan *******
Retirement Visa. Apply for the 90 day entry in your country. Come to Thailand, transfer the financial requirements to a Thai bank account. Wait for 60 days I believe then you can apply for the year long extension. Each year you can apply for a new year long extension
Ian *********
@Jonathan ******
the the route I went down
Simon *******
@Jonathan ******
hi mate what is the required amount please in pounds 👍Ian *********
@Simon ******
I THINK I had to show 10k in UK bank account for previous 12 months to be granted the non o visa, I think you can come on visa exemption and apply for non o visa in Thailand BUT you will probably need to have a return ticket ,flying in on non o visa I did not need return ticketJonathan *******
@Ian ********
yes I think you might be right, for certain this is what you need to get the extension in Thailand though.Jonathan *******
@Simon ******
Hi Simon, for the financial requirements of a retirement visa? They are either:1- Security deposit of THB 800,000 in a Thai bank account for 2 months prior to the application. About £18,000
2 - Monthly Income of 65,000 THB. About £1,500
3 - Combination of security deposit and annual income with a total of 800,000 THB
Dimitris ********
OP@Jonathan ******
thank you so much for your information , god bless you brotherJonathan *******
@Dimitris *******
my pleasure :)
Philip **********
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Steve **********
@Philip *********
If you have to renew ownership of land every 3 years, where does the term ownership come into play.Philip **********
@Steve *********
What the fuck are you talking about? My answer was retirement visa has nothing to do with owning land or propertyPhilip **********
@Steve *********
Sorry Steve **********
@Philip *********
that was a response to one of your respondents with false info to you.Your welcome !
The WTF, will be addressed later.
Tony *********
Google is your friend 👍🤷♂️
Stephen *******
Look at your local Thai embassy or consulate requirements FFS!
Dimitris ********
OP@Stephen ******
thank you so much for your help, have a nice day
Jon *****
Elite Visa, expensive but peace of mind afterwards
Dimitris ********
OP@Jon **********
what is the requirements for elite visa ? Can you inform me pleaseJon *****
@Dimitris *******
You will find all the info on their site*****************************************************************************************************************************************
Dimitris ********
OP@Jon **********
thank you so much brother
Nick *******
If you have the financial requirements then a Non O extension based on retirement. If you don’t have the financial requirements, speak to an agent who will get you through the process.
Dimitris ********
OP@Nick ******
Non O visa you mean? Where can find agent for that ? Nick *******
@Dimitris *******
A Non O visa is only valid for an initial 3 months, you can then ‘extend’ that visa for a further 12 months based on retirement as long as you meet the financial requirements to qualify. If you don’t have the resources to qualify, then there are agents inside Thailand that can sort it for you. In that case, the easiest route would be to enter on a tourist visa and then find an agent to do everything for you.
เต๋อ *****
Retirement visa
Dimitris ********
OP@เต๋อ ****
retirement visa what kind of documents need to proceed for it, thanks for your helpเต๋อ *****
@Dimitris *******
have bank statements balance of 3mil thb or proof of income more than 30k thb/month.Check with Thai consulate web site to be sure.
เต๋อ *****
@Michael *******
that's a lot better
Michael ********
@เต๋อ ****
3 million try *****
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