Hey everyone! Just joined and thought I would say hi and get some advice before I start digging through all the posts that could be slightly outdated. My wife and I are heading to Vietnam for a few weeks and will be in Thailand after that, for our second time. I will be 49 but turning 50 in January 2023 my wife is 8 years younger than me. What would be our best bet to securing long-term residency in Thailand? I know I can do a retirement visa at 50 but the wife can't. We are thinking of maybe an educational visa but that would be a lot for eight years. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks advice on long-term residency options in Thailand for themselves and their younger wife, as he will be turning 50 and can thus qualify for a retirement visa. Suggestions include utilizing a Non-O visa upon turning 50, where the wife can apply as a dependent. There are also mentions of educational and volunteer visas, which have become more restricted, along with the possibility of the Thai Elite Visa. Comments provide insights into visa application procedures and the need to legalize their marriage certificate for immigration purposes.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement 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.