Answered2 years ago
What are the different types of visas that expats in Thailand are currently using or considering?
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The community is actively discussing various visa types they currently hold or plan to apply for in Thailand. There is a notable focus on Non-O visas, particularly those for retirement and marriage. Members share their experiences and eligibility related to different visa categories such as the Long Term Resident (LTR) visa, Tourist Visas, and specific retirement visa types. Many express challenges with the bureaucratic requirements for visa applications and extensions.
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Christopher *************
You missed out the non tax paying visa
Graham ******
@Christopher ************
LTR is thereChristopher *************
@Graham *****
there is some tax with LTR up to 17 percent
Mark ********
DTV
Duane **********
TR
Saad *******
Long Term Resident
Bill ********
Long Term Resident
Reyk ************
Please open up for more than one answer…
Mike *******
What are you asking exactly?
Nick ******
Marriage visa / retirement
Steve *******
@Nick *****
Which one? You can't be on both!
Dominique **********
TE now going for LTR next
Alain *******
What's the question ?
THAI ******************************
OP@Alain ******
We did a poll on the visa types which the group members have to get a better understanding of what the group should put more focus on.
Joseph *********
Retirement
Gail ***************
None
Ai ******
Tourist visa and guide me the easiest way to become thai citizen.
Chris *********
LTR - long term retirement visa
Andree **********
Non O retirement
Erik *******
Not over there yet but will be on a retirement visa when we move
James ********
Wold like to get retirement visa and move to Thailand in 1 to 2 years
Jesper ***********
Non "O" retirement
Colin *******
Can I please ask if anyone has obtained a LTR WP visa based on Australian superannuation withdraws?
Steve *******
Many long term residents wont have a visa, they be on an extention of stay which isn't listed.
THAI ******************************
OP@Steve ******
In that case you can select the base of the extension of stay.Steve *******
@THAI *****************************
Why not just add 'extention of stay'? Surely it'll just add confusion to people by selecting the base of the extention, as if there isn't enough already over visas and extentions!THAI ******************************
OP@Steve ******
Extension of stay can be for many reasons, and we wanted to keep the poll as short as possible, and cover as much as possible.If you are here under an extension of stay it is based on one of the visas listed.
Kevin ******
O-A visa
Doug *************
Retirement visa next month ❤️
Doug *************
Retirement visa next month ❤️
Ismail ***********
More info about DTV
Greta *****
What is the actual question?
Oemesh *******
Non o-a
Max **********
Retirement
Simone ************
Don’t have yet but looking into education/school visa
Colin *********
Answered "not in Thailand/no visa", but when I reach retirement age and get everything sorted out at home, I intend to go to Thailand, get married and apply for Non-O Visa based on marriage. Hopefully middle of next year.
Andy ********
I have a DTV 😀
JoJo ********
Looking for retirement visa been here on week 3 looking at buying somewhere sold the uk house so need advice on next step
Cummins *******
Thank you
Cummins *******
I have not got one yet,looking to get a visa for long stay in Thailand married to a thai lady
Peter ***********
Non 0
Joe ******
🇹🇭 AMAZING THAILAND 🇹🇭
Looks like most people with
"Visa on Arrival (VA)"
are from countries that are NOT eligible for Visa on Arrival. 🤣
Looks like most people with
"Visa on Arrival (VA)"
are from countries that are NOT eligible for Visa on Arrival. 🤣
THAI ******************************
OP@Joe *****
Yes many confuse VOA with Exempt 😅
Dave *******
METV
Pieter-Jan ****************************
60 days visa
Max *****
Non-O Retirement
Randy ********
I’m on a 30 extension with the 60 day exempt stamp currently. Next will be the 60 day extension based on being married to a Thai. Will eventually go back to a Non-O based on marriage.
Jamie *********
400,000 baht after approval for a marriage visa right?
Jamie *********
@Randy *******
You have to deposit 800,000 baht into an account right? 🙄Randy ********
@Jamie ********
400k for marriage visa.
Fred *********
On NON-O Retirement but will apply for LTR (global citizen), when my property has been completed.
Sionann ******
nonB
Abdulrahman **************
I am on a non-R visa for religious purpose
I am muslim and try teach Thai people about our religion of peace
I am muslim and try teach Thai people about our religion of peace
Gilles *********
You should learn from them
Max **********
@Abdulrahman *************
All religions teach peace unfortunately the powerful do not listen.THAI ******************************
OP
Deanna ********
I am a combination… I am looking for a visa I can keep up and work remote without having a crazy amount of money in bank.
Terary **********
I am eligible for retirement visa just this year. In the past I have used, marriage, work, volunteer and tourist.
Karel *********
Still boomers in charge it seems 😂 jk
Sam *************
TR/VOA
Kieran *********
Retirement visa
David ***********
But you want four months advance notice complete with bank statements and a hotel booking! Then upon submission you say the visa cannot be issued until 30 days before travel! Forget going to Thailand 'Land of Smiles', it's the land of bureaucracy and wiles.
Peter *****************
Non 0 retirement
Nigel *********
You missed out overstay. 😉
THAI ******************************
OP@Nigel ********
Added 😅
Imran ***************
Non-O voluntary visa
THAI ******************************
OP@Imran **************
added
Den ********
@THAI *****************************
also add me pleaseTHAI ******************************
OP
Grace ************
@everyone What is your visa type?
Pertti *************
Blaz *********
@Grace ***********
i don't have one
Brian **********
@Grace ***********
non O-A retirement Visa
John ********
@Grace ***********
think I want a Thai marriage visa .can I get one year as have a thai wife married 17 years and do I stillness Togo out the country every 90 daysTHAI ******************************
OP@John *******
You do not need to leave the country.But you do need to keep up with your 90 day reporting.
Warren ******
@Grace ***********
Retirement visa
Giacomo ******
@Grace ***********
what is better Non O Spouse or Non O Retirement from tax perspective
Steven *********
@Giacomo *****
no difference. With regard to taxes that Ihave found. Spousal Visa only requires 400,000 tbt in bank instead of 800,00 required by retirement visa at the start
Немања **********
@Giacomo *****
can you please check your inbox, I have a question related to a post you wrote (i think it's in a different group). Thank you.
Brian ********
@Giacomo *****
Both are the same. What is worth looking into is whether your home country has a tax treaty with Thailand or not.
I am British and UK has a treaty, meaning I will not be double taxed on my income
Erik **********
@Brian *******
On paper yes one would presume that however I see Thailand has tax double tax treaties with many many many countries and as they are after money money money they will find a way around it or they will try At the end of the day it's about money in the pocket
Barrie **********
@Grace ***********
retirement visa
David *********
retirement visa
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