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What are the best visa options for long-term stays in Thailand (retirement or spouse visa)?

retirement visa spouse visa Non-O visa Long-term stay DTV visa visa extensions

Ora *******

asked Jul 28, 2024

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Hi friends, anyone in this group apply for retirement visa or spouse visa  in Thailand ? What type is best for long stay for 5 years or longer ? As I can see there is several useful information regarding to DTV visa but it didn’t seem to apply to retirement visa or spouse visa . Any suggest please welcome to share your experience . Thanks

Answer summary

The conversation discusses the options for long-term stays in Thailand, specifically focusing on retirement and spouse visas. Participants clarify that the DTV visa is unrelated to these categories. The Non-O visa is highlighted as a viable option that can be renewed annually, allowing for long-term residency based on age (50+) or marriage to a Thai citizen. Members share experiences about the ongoing need for extensions and provide insights into maintaining long-term visas.

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Steve *******

Non Immigrant O visa based on either marriage to a Thai citizen or being at least 50 years old, ie, 'retirement'

2 years ago

Ora *******

@Steve ******

do you have to renew so often ? Are you in bkk now ?

2 years ago

Steve *******

@Ora ******

visa is 90 days, then yearly extentions of stay

2 years ago

Graham ******

@Ora ******

Once you get the Non-O 12 month Extension of Stay you purchase a multi-entry re-entry permit

2 years ago

Steve *******

@Ora ******

You need the O visa first and then extentions of stay every year. The O is classed as a long term visa

2 years ago

Ora *******

@Steve ******

I am looking for long term stay with multiple entry . o seems to be short term . Any advise ?

2 years ago

Marty *********

You can apply for an O visa in Thailand. You can extend the O visa each year indefinitely.

2 years ago

CjandBrigitte **********

To start with below are the countries that can apply for a 5 year visa.

Asia: Japan

Europe: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK

North America: Canada, USA

Oceania: Australia

2 years ago

Frank **********

Retirement and Spouse Visa have nothing to do with DTV as the DTV is a separate Visa class. That is why you couldn't find anything about retirement or marriage in it.

2 years ago