The new 10-year visa for Thailand has created a mix of curiosity and confusion among expats. This visa is primarily aimed at retirees aged 50 and above from specific countries, such as the US, UK, Canada, and various European nations. To qualify, applicants must have a substantial bank balance, reportedly 3 million THB, maintained for the duration of the visa, which raises concerns about affordability for many expats. Despite some positive views about the visa, there are cautions regarding its complexities and the need for a direct application process at Thai consulates, rather than through agencies. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges and considerations involved in obtaining this long-term visa.
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Unfortunately this thread lived up to my original comment about it. It is not a fun, share information thread, it's gone wildly off topic and after reading all of the comments on it I can say it does NOTHING to further discussion of the 10 year visa.
I also went thru and deleted ANY comment not directly related to the topic the new 10 year visa.
I'm even tempted to delete other posts about this visa as soon as they're posted, because there is NO hard information about it.
Francesco **********
alright i've just come back. at the immigration BKK (not DMK) on METV, swiss passport and priority lane due to business class and ticket to HKG for next monday (plus 25k thb cash which they didnt even check and 2 visa gold and a platinum amex), well, they didnt wanna let me in!!! 30 mins talking with a boss there........ i think it's the first time somebody had troubles with that kind of requisites!!! what do u think tod? now im really worried!!!
Francesco **********
let's see what's gonna happen next thursday night when i'll be back from HK...
tomorrow night i must go to drink here in bkk, maybe it's the last time of my life..............
Declan *****************
they are the keepers to the gate my friend , the first people you see when you arrive, they should be representative of the country , 70% OF THE TIME I find them rude , yes manotonius job , fully understand that bit , but the simple fact they are front line should be somewhat different , money spends everywhere as they are beginning to see ,,
Never mind just notches up another negative mark I guess enjoy your stay lol
i really love thailand and thai ppl.... and i always accept without complaining also bad (for me) decisions such the early closure of clubs... but the immigration is NOT how thai ppl are.... immigration is just an institution... i mean, im on a valid visa which is valid for 6 months, i'm not breaking any rule!! i'm really disappointed today... i think i will start to make a research about living in taipei... if here they don't want my 1'200'000 thb / year + at least another 5-700'000 brought by my friends who regularely come here to visit me.....
Declan *****************
Land of smiles eh ?
, thai people great but when your confronted with , a jobs worth who earns less in a year than a
Macdonalds worker does in a year . the in the real world ,, well I guess there gonna have a hang up
yes man thx, but only after having found an e-mail with an attachment showing all incorporation docs of my company in HK, where it's clearely stated that im the director.... and i showed her the ticket (business class...) to go to HK for business on 21-24th (next monday!!!) but still she kept saying "i don't believe u".......... i mean, i spend more than 100k thb / month here in thailand.... it's clear that they wanna have only "rich" ppl here instead of backpapers and therefore they started to make life difficult for those who wanna stay here without any working permit (or retirement visa).... and all easy visas are only for retired ppl (who i respect, of course), but i mean... how many retired ppl earn 100'000 thb / month net???? so wtf.... i'm bringing money to the country, i have never got into troubles and i was never a problem for anybody.... and i always respected thai ppl, thai laws and thai culture!!! i'm here just to enjoy life on a REGULAR/LEGAL visa!!!! i left a job in switzerland with a salary of about 140'000 USD / year in order to live in bkk, do they really think i did it in order to come here to earn 40'000 thb / month????????? ahah ridiculous!!!
so yes u r right, i start to think the same: depends on their mood, that's it.......
Declan *****************
Hope you through buddy , goes back to what I say simply not welcomed depending on the clown who has the two stamps and what mood he is in FACT , cazy
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Robert ********
Sounds like the old 3MB investment visa from years ago...
Lloyd ********
There still is a 10 million investment extension.
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Zachery **********
"if you dont like it, leave" comments are always a good laugh.
Philippe *********
Do not forget to get also an insurance from a Thai Cy which seems to be "under construction".
. I joined this group in the hope that it would be less cynical, less negative and less anti Thai than Thai Visa. I am afraid I beginning to have doubts. Keep up the good work anyway. Remember people, if you don't like it here, the exit doors are never closed....
Umair *********
Money is honey π
Richard *********
Seems very fair to me. Also should be stipulated that it must be done in person and not via an "Agency".
Richard *********
That makes it a bit complicated if you forgot a document and left it in your Thai home !!!
Tod *********
when they first started talkin' about it you had to apply for this visa at a thai consulate in the country your passport comes from or one you hold legal residence in. The visa was issued for 5 years, and you applied for a 5 year extension of stay after that.
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Lance *********
not me
Alex *********
Who has 3 mil baht to spare?
Alex *********
Lucky them
Zachery **********
many.
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Francesco **********
why only for retired 50+??? i retired when i was 33 and i want it too... π
im not millionaire... i could afford the TEV, yes, but my concern is if i'd have to move back to switzerland for any reason... i mean, if i was sure to stay 5 years i'd do it immediately, but honestly i wouldn't be happy to waste 13'000 eur for nothing......
i know, and i knew it already before... I'm considering the TEV indeed but there is a big difference between 10k and 500k THB........ that's why i'm sad about.....
Tod *********
If you're not over 50 this visa is not for you. Your option would be a thai elite visa
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Tod *********
remember it's only good for people from these countries; Japan, Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Sweden, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Canada and United States of America.
Vincent *************
3 million in the bank for the duration of the 5 years plus 5 years? And what is the cost?
Tod *********
Andy, nope you need to have the money in your account for the full 5 years you have the visa and if you get the 5 year extension you need it in there for that whole time too. There is some clause that lets' you pull some of the money out after a while but I think that's in case you're going to buy a condo or something. I couldn't find where it's spelled out
Tod *********
the visa is 10,000 baht ;)
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Tod *********
PLEASE NOTE: This new "10 year wonder visa" (because no one really knows how it really works yet) in no way affects ANY other type of visa issued at the thai consulates around the world or the extensions of stays issued at the thai immigration offices inside the country.
Tod *********
This is just gonna be a nightmare of a thread :/
I'm tempted to close it now :(
Valère *************************
I think you should sell popcorn and soda.... get something positive out of it too πππ
Julia ************
Same. Visa is not relevant to me but I don't wanna miss out on the comments π€£
Barry ******
I'm just here to read the comments π
Frank **************
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Tod come on let's have a bit af fun . You can close ist later.
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