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What are the best long-term visa options in Thailand without a work permit, marriage, or Thai children?
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Jul 19, 2022
4 years ago
Glauber ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERLet me edit this post a bit.
What is the best option for long term visa in Thailand without being a work permit?
Without being married with a Thai citizen.
Without having a child in TH.
Thanks
What is the best option for long term visa in Thailand without being a work permit?
Without being married with a Thai citizen.
Without having a child in TH.
Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
The best options for obtaining a long-term visa in Thailand without a work permit, marriage, or having children include the Elite visa, retirement visa for those over 50 with sufficient funds, and the investment visa which requires a substantial investment (10 million baht). The Elite visa is noted for its convenience and lower daily cost compared to other options.
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- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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Michael *******
Speak to Darren at key visa in Pattaya . Top man. Will sort it all out for you. He has been doing it for years!
Jeffrey ************
Elite visa....
Kool *******
There are just two options if you don't want to work, and don't have any family ties to any Thai citizens. One is the investment visa, that takes an initial bt10million outlay, that you can make a profit on when you cash out and leave, or the elite visa at a minimum cost of bt500,000, that you get no money back when you leave.
Michael ********
Elite
Steve ********
Get the Elite Visa. It works out at about ten US bucks a day, cheaper than marriage or having kids trust me 😆😆
Steve ********
@Nick ***********
Yeah sure have - not in Thailand though, but I think it's a worldwide phenomenon!Nick ************
@Steve *******
sounds like you have done both.Reply to
Nick ************
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Bruce *****
Retirement O A
Helpful ********
If you have a lot of money Elite or business. Some money and are over 50, retirement. A little money, education. Not a lot of money, tourist visas and border hopping if still possible.
Daniele ***********
@Toohotma *******
tourist visa not really an option for more than 1 year, edu maybe a couple yearsReply to
Daniele ***********
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Daniele ***********
There's not really many options, marry, child or elite visa
Bobby ********
@Daniele **********
But the question didn't ask that. Perhaps you struggle if English is not your mother tongue.Daniele ***********
@Bobby *******
he doesn't look 50 🤷♂️Bobby ********
@Daniele **********
He asked a question, he didn't say it was for him. Don't worry, I'm sure your English will improve.Reply to
Bobby ********
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Glauber ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Daniele **********
where can I get more info about this Elite visa?Daniele ***********
@Glauber **********
just search Elite visa, you'll find many agencies, it's 500k for 5 years if I recall correctlyAlan *******
@Daniele **********
600k for 5 with the option to extend to 20 for another 400kReply to
Alan *******
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Bobby ********
@Daniele **********
Retire?Daniele ***********
@Bobby *******
can't retire if you under 50 apparentlyBobby ********
@Daniele **********
The question didn't specify age (apparently)Daniele ***********
@Bobby *******
well, it's not an option available to everybody, the ones I mentioned areBobby ********
@Daniele **********
Married visa not available to single person, child visa not available to non-parent, elite visa not available to person with limited funds. Yeah, rightoDaniele ***********
@Bobby *******
yeah all things that can be done by anyone, being 50 is notBobby ********
@Daniele **********
You didn't understand the original question. It's ok. Your English will improve if you practiseDaniele ***********
@Bobby *******
I just assumed he was asking for himself, which is probably correct, and tried to help. If you want to list every possible visa for every category he could ask for go on, there's a few moreBobby ********
@Daniele **********
. Exactly. So why limit your answer to what you THINK the think the OP is asking?Reply to
Bobby ********
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Stuart *********
Depends on different factors like age, whether you’re married to a Thai or have half Thai children.
Glauber ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
thanks Stuart. I have just updated a bit my post being more specific.Reply to
Glauber ***********
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