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What are the best visa options for a UK family moving to Thailand, considering work and schooling requirements?

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Oct 2, 2023
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Donna ******
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Hello. Trying to suss out which visas might be best and appreciate thoughts: both UK citizens (sufficient means), one over 50 (not yet retired, so not collecting pension), working abroad part-time and part-time remote in country - need visa that allows that (WORKING), children to attend school, and to hire helper. Other is under 50, retired & collecting pension - not married (not legal parent of children). Have considered elite, but close enough to 50 it doesn't seem worth it. Thanks in advance.
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A UK couple, one aged over 50 and the other under, is seeking visa options to remain in Thailand while allowing for part-time work and their children’s schooling. The over-50 individual is exploring options like the Non-O retirement visa but isn’t collecting a pension yet, while the other partner is retired but not yet 50. Community members provide insights into not using agents, the benefits of self-managing applications, and specific visa types such as the Non-O retirement visa. Overall, the conversation emphasizes understanding visa requirements and personal adaptability.
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Paul *******
Don't use an agent, waste of Money. You can do it all yourself, just put.in some leg work
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Tony ******
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 working mum maybe her times valuable and money's not an issue actually not maybe forsure lol
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@Tony *****
 indeed. Everything on balance... Time is always valuable, but so is money. I still have to pay school fees! 🤦🏼‍♀️
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@Donna *****
 yes private education in Thailand isn't cheap but lucky kids great experience 👍
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@Tony *****
 time is money n all that. Still a waste of money.😂😂😂
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@Paul ******
 for you we get it do you want to wear a cheap Charlie t-shirt also 😆 🤣
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Paul *******
@Tony *****
 Cheap Charlie, really. What's with the insulting comments, what brought that on. I was offering to help Donna. Stay off the Lao Khao buddy and wind your neck in, keyboard coward.
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@Paul ******
 read her reply please 🙏
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Donna ******
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@Tony *****
 Maybe if I had a Thai wife to do it for me, it'd be different. 😜
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@Donna *****
 been here for 18 years, done it all myself and done my 'Thai Wifes' ' in Bahrain, Dubai,, UK, it's not as difficult as it looks. I'd be pleased to help if you need some advice, message me, no problem.
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Donna ******
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@Paul ******
 Thank you! That's very kind of you to offer. I've still got to work out what we'll do for my partner. He's retired, on pension, but not yet 50. Once we get all that worked out, we'll decide how to proceed. All in good humour re everything else. I hope no offense. Best wishes! 😁
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@Donna *****
 Just FYI, there are advantages to doing it yourself. There are people who have gotten locked into using agents and had issues because the agents have done paperwork in different regions from where they actually live. It's just another thing to consider in your thinking. I've been following this group for years and, honestly, the problems people have faced has sometimes made the process feel overwhelming to me.
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@Ruth ******
 Thanks for the tip
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@Paul ******
 now you reply positively good to see have a great day
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@Donna *****
 honestly without her I'd have been at an agent you have a few things to deal with good luck
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Donna ******
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@Tony *****
 Cheers!
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Mike ******
And are aworking nomad and supporting Thailand by living working playing here

That’s the intent of the scheme
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Mike ******
Try Boyd +66834796503…have a obligation chat ..STAR VISA ..
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3…have a obligation chat ..STAR VISA ..

You don’t have to use an agent

But he could easily Determine quickly if you qualify ..
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@Mike *****
 WhatsApp work with that?
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Mike ******
@Donna *****
 yep 8.26 am over here
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@Mike *****
 Thank you!
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Mike ******
Doesn’t matter..if you have the cash flow ..80k usd
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Donna ******
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@Mike *****
 He's retired, not working, we're not married. So he doesn't quite qualify for the LTR.
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Todd *********
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 you would also need to be married for LTR. Or apply separately
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@Todd ********
 Thanks, yes, were doing separate visas. Hence my question about what might work for him.
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Mike ******
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 combines wealth !!

Talk to Boyd
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@Mike *****
 Thanks.
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@Mike *****
 Cheers! Thanks! You might be right. Now if I can resolve for my partner. Any ideas? He'll be c. 18 months away from 50.
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Dawn ********
Iv found this really helpful info as Iv only just learnt about the Non-O retirement visa. Thankyou
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 sure
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@Dawn *******
 There are actually four different "retirement" visas. All have different conditions, benefits and drawbacks.

Non-O, non-OA, non-OX and LTR.

It's worth looking at all to see what suits you best
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Graham ******
The pension doesn't matter, to get a Non-O retirement Visa the applicant must be at least 50. A multi-entry Tourist Visa can get almost 9 months in Thailand with border bounces and extensions.
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Donna ******
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@Graham *****
 Thank you. But wouldn't it not be legal for me to work remotely, etc.? I want to move, put children in school, hire helper, so don't want to be doing border bounces - well technically I would be in and out anyway, but not the children or partner - and he's under 50.
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@Donna *****
 Work not allowed on the retirement visa. Many work remote on it though but best to keep quiet about it during your application and when there.
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@Andrew ********
 Thanks. So back to my original question re visa options for my situation. I'm not seeking a retirement visa, as I prefer to be legit. If purpose of this page is to give legit options, I'm not sure why anyone would suggest retirement visa, as I clearly stated I would be working.
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@Donna *****
 There is a long term residence visa which allows remote work. Min income 80K USD, can bring 4 family members.
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Donna ******
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@Andrew ********
 And for someone under 50, retired, not working, any options?
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@Andrew ********
 Thanks, I think that's one I was thinking *might* work best. Though my partner thought it needs to be a Thai company. I'm just not clear on the "targeted" industries thing. Seems to be a lot of conflicting info online.
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Regarding the remote worker visa, working for a foreign company is fine. Check with your local Thai Embassy for info.
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