Answered8 years ago
What are the options for a Dutch passport holder under 50 to stay in Thailand long-term without working?
I am dutch pasport holder. Under 50 years old.
Currently unemployed in my home country and now here on a visa exemption.
i saved a lot of $$ and want to stay for a longer period of time in thailand witout working preferably untill next year
What is my best option exept for a tourist visa or ed visa.
I read about an elite visa but i cant find anywhere information for requirements for dutch citizen or how to apply for this
Currently unemployed in my home country and now here on a visa exemption.
i saved a lot of $$ and want to stay for a longer period of time in thailand witout working preferably untill next year
What is my best option exept for a tourist visa or ed visa.
I read about an elite visa but i cant find anywhere information for requirements for dutch citizen or how to apply for this
Answer summary
A Dutch passport holder under 50 currently on a visa exemption who wishes to stay longer in Thailand without working can consider several options. The Thai Elite Visa is one option, which requires contacting their official site for specifics. The METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa) can be a viable alternative, especially as it allows up to six months and can be extended, which makes it straightforward and less stressful. Another future consideration could be marrying a Thai national, although this might not be preferred. It's crucial to prepare adequately for immigration inquiries and ensure having sufficient funds and proof of accommodation.
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Frank **********
If you do the math at 5, 10, or 20 years increments, the Thai Elite visa is way cheaper than marriage.
Jan **********
Anything is cheaper than marriage 🙂
Sjef ***************
OPThank you guys
Jeremy ********
@Sjef **************
you can extend the 6 month METV to get 9 months out of itJeremy ********
You could get a 6 month METV visa cost is $200, closest embassy to apply for it is in Perth Australia...there is no limit on these visas, I personally know someone on their 5th consecutive one
Jeremy ********
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Alex *******
500,000 bahts for 5 years
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Sjef ***************
OPOk are there any cheaper options for my case to stay longer in thailand
Robert *******
The advocate of the devil, just read this. You see it when you just hover the mouse over your name: Lives in Muang Loei, Loei, Thailand. Does not looks like a tourist who is not living in Thailand.
Sjef ***************
OPThat's all sorted everytime before I enter thailand because I read that from you alot
Robert *******
@Sjef **************
We can only give advice, what ever you like to do with this advice is your choice. If you like to stay a longer time inside of Thailand, we see regular reports of people being denied entry using this Visa Exempt Entry or Tourist Visa on a back to back basis or with short intervals in other countries. That is the risk you take, you can prepare yourself for questions an entry points with the minimum for 20.000 Thb or equivalent currency in cash, proof of onward travel and proof of accommodation.Sjef ***************
OPAll around thailand that is what a tourist does so don't say I'm here to live I'm here for holliday
Sjef ***************
OPI am not living I am staying in hotels and different condos
Sjef ***************
OPSo the correct visa will be tourist visa
Sjef ***************
OPCorrect visa? I am a tourist am I not??
Robert *******
@Sjef **************
We can not tell if you're okay or not. The decision is made by the Immigration Officer. The Visa Exempt Entry and the Tourist Visa are not to be used for living inside Thailand. And to be he devils advocate: You saved $$, you just come to bring money, but you can not afford the correct visa to do this? Sounds strange.Sjef ***************
OPAs my purpose is holliday
Sjef ***************
OPAs I am just someone who will cone to bring money
Sjef ***************
OP@Robert ******
I read that they gonna ask questions if I have many tourist visa so if I have my 2nd tourist visa from vientiane and I get stopped and I explain my situation I will be ok rightRobert *******
The only good reason for Immigration Is that you have a visa that fits the purpose of your stay.
Sjef ***************
OPThat's my case
Sjef ***************
OPIf I get stopped by immigration asking what's my deal in thailand and I tell them that I had a car accident I'm not able to work and I want to stay here on the money of my settlement that would be a good reason or not
Sjef ***************
OPI guess not enough lol
Claus *******
@Sjef **************
why, you saved a lot of $$Sjef ***************
OP@Jeremy *******
haha without thatJeremy ********
@Sjef **************
get marriedRobert *******
Just contact them
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Sjef ***************
OPThanks I found that 2 but I can't find the requirements for this visa
Jeremy ********
Best thing I ever bought...it’s super easy and no stress at immigration
Jeremy ********
Yes
Jeremy ********
Chays William Brown 2 20 year visas
Jeremy ********
Chays William Brown there are 2 year visas...
Jeremy ********
@Sjef **************
look at the websiteSjef ***************
OP@Jeremy *******
that out of my budget are there cheaper ways or other visa I can useJeremy ********
@Sjef **************
฿1millionSjef ***************
OP@Jeremy *******
what did you payJeremy ********
@Sjef **************
I went to the Silom office, filled out some paperwork, they took a photocopy if my passport, took a pic...3 weeks later they contacted me and I paid the money...super easySjef ***************
OP@Jeremy *******
where did you aply for it and what was the requirements to obtain this visaRobert *******
Thai elite visa did the trick in Google
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Robert *******
@Ryan *****
Not from agencies, lawyers etc who do the legwork for you to apply at Immigration Office. The only way to get the Thai Elite Visa is to contact the organization, this is a T.A,T organized visa and you can not get this yourself at Immigration.
Ryan ******
@Robert ******
I thought we weren’t aloud to post links?Activity
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