What are the best visa options for Canadians over 60 wanting to stay in Thailand for 5-6 months?

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Looking for the best way to stay in Thailand for 5-6 months, we are both Canadian over 60. For the last 2 years we have been coming in on exemption and extending, then border bounce and extending again. When we extended our first exemption the Phuket immigration was very suspicious and phoned my brother inlaw(Thai) asking about where we were staying. When we came back from border bounce the immigration at Phuket airport was asking for return ticket and was questioning us. This is the 1st of ten years coming here that this has happened! Thanks in advance

Ask Thailand · Answer

The best options for Canadians over 60 looking to stay in Thailand for 5-6 months include applying for a 60-day tourist visa with a 30-day extension, or considering a Non-O retirement visa which is available for those over 50. Alternatively, the multiple entry tourist visa or retirement visa can also be viable options. It's beneficial to have the necessary documentation such as an affidavit of income from the Canadian embassy, and in some cases, verifying marriage certificates if opting for related spouse visas. Some users recommend entering Thailand on a Non-O visa and then transitioning to a retirement extension for easier management of stay without frequent border crossings.

Helen ******** · Answer

As Canadian you don't need to do the transfer of money to a local bank as you can still get an affidavit of income from the embassy in BKK or consulate in Chiang Mai. Suggest both you and your wife enter on Non O 90 day before you leave Canada. When here one of you get the retirement extension with the affidavit and the other get a trailing spouse. You will also need the consulate to verify you marriage certificate. Fairly easy. You can also get a multi re-entry at the same. Just be in Thailand for you next renewal

Phil ****** · Answer

ME Tourist visa.

Poontarika ************ · Answer

Agreed with above suggestions of getting a retirement visa. My husband has done it.

Craig ********* · Answer

Put 800 k in the bank and get a retirement visa

Lloyd **** · Answer

If you qualify apply for the LTR visa

Pui ***** · Answer

Consider getting what is commonly called a retirement visa, available to those over 50 years old.

Peter ********* · Answer

Over 50 apply for non O retiment visa multi entry

John ********** · Answer

Multiple entry tourist visa

Henrik ***** · Answer

Get a 60 day touristvisa + 30 day extension, then you can stay 90 days without leaving Thailand, less border crossings.

When going to Thailand for 31 - 60 ( 90 )days, the 60 days touristvisa is the best option.

It is cheaper than visa excempt + 30 days extension.

No need of a onward ticket ( 90 days 1 onward ), if returnticket within 60 days.

It is easier to apply from the comfort of your home.

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Not wasting holiday time to find, go to and waiting at a immigration office ( 90 you would need that ).

Then no need to leave Thailand in up to 90 days.

What are the best visa options for Canadians over 60 wanting to stay in Thailand for 5-6 months?

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