Hello, I am a Swiss national currently living in Thailand and would like my mom to come visit me for as long duration as she can. What are her options as a tourist coming from Switzerland? Thank you for your advice and happy 2022!
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A Swiss national's mother has several options for visiting Thailand as a tourist. If she is over 50 and her child is living in Thailand on a Non-Immigrant visa, she can apply for a Non-O visa, which allows a 90-day stay and a potential one-year extension without financial proofs. Alternatively, she can also qualify for a Non-OA visa if she has 800,000 THB in a Swiss bank and health insurance, permitting a one-year stay with extension options based on retirement. Another choice is the elite visa, offering stays from 5 to 20 years at a starting cost of 600,000 THB. Lastly, she can consider a Single Entry Tourist Visa for 60 days, extendable by 30 days.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
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