What are the best visa options for individuals under 40 in Thailand?

Apr 15, 2024
8 months ago
Tin **********
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Best visa under 40
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The discussion outlines various visa options suitable for individuals under 40 looking to stay in Thailand. Key recommendations include the LTR Visa for qualified applicants, the Thailand Elite Visa for those with financial means, and the ED Visa as an alternative for students. Additionally, obtaining a Non-B visa through employment is suggested. For a short-term stay, a tourist visa can be appropriate. One comment also mentions the potential benefits of an investment visa through the BOI, while others humorously suggest unconventional options like marriage. The community emphasizes the importance of defining one's specific needs when considering visa types.
LONG TERM RESIDENT (LTR) VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Raoul **********
Most visa cost more than 40
Makro *****
lady boy Visa
David ******
Volunteer visa
Lien ******
@David *****
can you provide more details please
Andy *********
Purple monkey dishwasher
Olibier ************
I did Ed Visa, I found something if you want learn and travel. My friends who are digital nomad present me this and I did too. It's 50k baht 15 month, online course. I speak directly with university but this is their page
@Chiang *******************
Apple ***************
@Olibier ***********
hello do you live in Bangkok? while having an ED visa do you have to report 90days notification at the immigration as well? and if you want to go travel outside thailand do still need re entry visa? (just asking because my friend have the same visa)
Olibier ************
@Apple **************
hello, I did in Chiang Mai. But it probably exist in Bangkok too. 90 days report it's automatic with this or you can do it online. You will need to come back 2 times at university. 1-Subscription for Non-Ed Visa 3 months, 2-then after 3 months sub to 12mo ED Visa. If you want exit Thailand you need to pay. Also I remember it exist 2 options apply from inside or outside
Olibier ************
Oh sorry you need to go 2 times (subscription and subscruption + 3 months) in Chiang Mai too. I don't know if it's fit with your plan
Sue *********
I want to spend 6 months in pattaya which visa do I get plz x
Jo **********
Under 40 what ? Baht? Age?
Tin **********
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Neal **********
Love it! Best question ever
Tin **********
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Oleg ***********
Student!
SteBu ******
The one with your name on it. Trust me
Kool *******
The best visa, no matter what your age, is an investment visa through the BOI
Oleg ***********
@Kool ******
could you please tell everyone what the pluses are and what needs to get the visa? Thank you!
Steve *******
@Oleg **********
millions in a thai bank with minimal interest. Allows you to work in some professions and open some businesses
Oliver **********
You'll have to pay more than that
John **********
Depends what you are planning. If you're coming on holiday just get a tourist visa but if you're planning an extended stay explain what you are trying to achieve
Tin **********
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@John *********
long term 6month a year if allow
John **********
@Tin *********
if you are under 50 a year is difficult without getting a long term visa, Ed, employment or whatever

For 6 months you can get a multi entry tourist visa but you need a couple of borders bounces
Steve *******
@John *********
that's why people should define their question
David *********
Tr60 is £30
Joe **********
Elite… No Debate !!!
Steve *******
@Joe *********
at what cost and what limitations
Dennis ************
@Joe *********
what if you can't get it ?
Steve *******
@Dennis ***********
lose your money boo boo, Thailand knows how to rip off farang
Joe **********
***Note you asked best… Not Cheapest !!
Tin **********
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Declan **********
Tin **********
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@Declan *********
wats cheapest
Michael ****
@Tin *********
you from uk and you write wats? Hehe even my school English from Germany hurts here. Arai goday 😅
Tin **********
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Giorgio ******
yesssss sure . not bad after 40 though .
Steve *******
Ask an undefined question get a stupid response
Tin **********
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@Steve ******
uk passport
Steve *******
@Tin *********
makes no difference what passport. Define your question what exactly do you want.
Tin **********
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@Steve ******
stay long term
Todd *********
@Tin *********
then Elite is optimal and easy if you don’t qualify for LTR
Steve *******
@Tin *********
ting tong definitely
Steve *******
One day tourist visa
Us *****
Find a ladyboy to marry.
Tin **********
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@Us ****
option
Manfred **********
DBS
Jae *****
Visa Credit Card
Tin **********
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@Jae ****
revolut
Stuart *********
Or find a job and get a non B and work permit.
Nick ********
@Stuart ********
all of what Stuart says is the right advice
Soham *******
@Stuart ********
Hello Stuart, Im actively looking for a career in 🇹🇭, so that I can get a non B and work permit. My background is in Graphic Design and Luxury Retail. Do you think I have any chance ?
Stuart *********
@Soham ******
hard to say really. If you can find a company that wants to employ you over Thais that could do the same job then perhaps.
Tin **********
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@Stuart ********
can i do 90day fly out back in again
Jiji ***********
@Tin *********
Perhaps you mean, can I keep coming in and out on tourist visas (which with the extension each get you a 90 day stay)?

If so, then I'm afraid thats no longer the easy way to stay here it once was.

First of all, more and more (probably most, at this point) Thai consulates will no longer issue you a second tourist visa if you've just had one.

Secondly, immigration officers at the airports and land border checkpoints are becoming more strict about people using short-term tourist stays as a means to basically live here.

These days, at some point after being here anywhere between 6-12 months (maybe longer or shorter depending on which immigration officer you end up in front of), on your way back in, immigration officers are likely to pull you aside and question you on what you're doing here for such a long time on tourist visas. At some point, you risk being denied entry.
Tin **********
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@Jiji **********
yea clamping down now want to get yearly visa
Stuart *********
@Tin *********
Not sure what you’re asking here.
Claude *******
@Stuart ********
He is under 40 so he is not sure himself 😁😉
Stuart *********
LTR if you qualify. Elite if money isn’t an object. ED visa if either of those don’t work.
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