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What are the different visa options for moving to Thailand as an expat?
How many different visa are there for Thailand. I’m thinking of moving out there later this year
47 year old British male ex army 50k+ in the bank 1k monthly income just want to lay on a beach all day and chill out. Don’t want to work happy to rent somewhere
47 year old British male ex army 50k+ in the bank 1k monthly income just want to lay on a beach all day and chill out. Don’t want to work happy to rent somewhere
Answer summary
Thailand offers a variety of visas for expats, with approximately 8 main visa classes and numerous subcategories. Popular types include Tourist, Non-Immigrant, and Retirement visas. The Non-Immigrant visa class has the most subcategories, ideal for longer stays. Expats considering moving to Thailand should also be aware of financial considerations, as living expenses can vary significantly depending on lifestyle choices.
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Gary ***********
1K a month, good luck with that unless you are loving on the beach chasing crabs to eat. Seriously you better have money banked for sure, a lot to retire as 1K is not going to do much at all.
Rich *******
OP@Gary **********
£1000 a month and £50,000 uk pounds in bank not bahtRich *******
OP*****
baht a month isn’t enough to live in Thailand. I’ve heard that’s enough
Kevin **********
@Rich ******
You could do it with Isaan village life. The "beach life" is what drives the price upGary ***********
@Rich ******
With respect man that is NOT ENOUGH to retire at 47 in Thailand and not trying to sound offensive or condescending to you at all. You will be cutting into your 50K buffer right away. Think, you want a bike or car, BOOM it drops. meet a girl, it happens, drop more, get sick drop more and GOD forbid have any decent lifestyle 1K a month is NOTHING I would want to live on there. You need a LOT more savings with that income, not even double as I see it, MUCH more to live your life out unless you are terminal. That's the reality as that is all you get with 1K a month, lay on a beach and eat, occasionally buy a beer. Meet a girl and treat her like a girl, what are you going to say "I really love you baby girl, so much, I will save up and next month supersize McDonalds for you" I say that tongue in cheek, but I am very good with money and it doesn't take an MBA to extrapolate that you will be crawling back home, perhaps with a smile within a 2-4 years as you will be out of money.Rene ********
Lol, fuck off somewhere else, and strangle your core values along the way
Randy ******
London Tower wants to chill on the beach Windsurfing on Mount Baldy
Rich *******
OP@Rene *******
WTF why would I be ashamedRene ********
@Rich ******
, because you're a tool of empire you f****** moron.... mercenary.... Sick core values, self-importance obsessed, and have done nothing to help humanity along your personal journey except kill kill all for someone else, in exchange for a f****** paycheck
Andy **********
@Rene *******
What a way to win friends and be added to an ignore list.Rich *******
OP@Rene *******
Really. Thanks for your opinion.Rene ********
Ex military!!!!!!!be ashamed
Gregory ********
Too many too mention🙈🙈
Erik *******
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William *****
@Erik ******
List them…Erik *******
@William ****
42 is the answer to Life the Universe and Everything.
SteBu ******
That’s not relevant. You need a Visa that fits you. Ex. You are 40 years old, the retirement NON-O doesn’t apply to you
Greg ***********
Okay, got it
***There are 65 subcategories of a total of 8 visaclasses
*** plus the rather new DTV which can be issued for a handful of subcategories
The 8 visaclasses are:
Tourist
Transit
Diplomatic
Official
Courtesy
LTR
SMART
Non Immigrant
*** the Non Immigrant visa-class has the highest number of subcategories . . . . . . .My list does not include the
*** visa exempt entry
*** visa-on-arrival
*** visa waiver (bilateral agreement)
***There are 65 subcategories of a total of 8 visaclasses
*** plus the rather new DTV which can be issued for a handful of subcategories
The 8 visaclasses are:
Tourist
Transit
Diplomatic
Official
Courtesy
LTR
SMART
Non Immigrant
*** the Non Immigrant visa-class has the highest number of subcategories . . . . . . .My list does not include the
*** visa exempt entry
*** visa-on-arrival
*** visa waiver (bilateral agreement)
Greg ***********
I got a complete list on my computer. Gonna count all visaclasses and their sub-categories. Give me a moment
Bill ********
Incorrect,....17 or 18 as I remember......
John ******
Long time or short time?
Vicky *********
No one knows for certain
Blake ********
69
Paul ***********
Many
Stuart *********
Lots. 15 or so categories with sub types. Some are available to some passport holders and some not.
If you want specific details then you probably need to give a bit more information about nationality and age at least.
If you want specific details then you probably need to give a bit more information about nationality and age at least.
Rich *******
OP@Stuart ********
47 year old British male ex army 50k British money in the bank and 1k monthly income not moving over there to work just want to lay on a beach all dayStuart *********
@Rich ******
Not too many options open for under 50. You’ve got the education visa for stuff like Muay Thai or Thai language that will work for a year perhaps two. Probably better to look at the DTV which is a 5 year visa. That would take you over the threshold of 50 where you could look at a retirement visa.Rich *******
OP@Stuart ********
what’s the criteria for the DTVActivity
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