What are the options for obtaining residency in Thailand?

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Hello all, new guy here. Trying to gather info on various ways to get residency in Thailand.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The conversation provides insights into various avenues for obtaining residency in Thailand. To apply for permanent residency, one must hold a non-immigrant visa for at least three years and meet specific income and work requirements. There are also alternative long-term visa options, such as the Elite visa and LTR visa, which offer extended stays without granting permanent residency. Other factors discussed include the complications of residency laws, the importance of working and tax contributions, and how marital status may impact eligibility.

Jst ********* · Answer

Maybe want to try long term instead? 👉🏻 [url redacted]

Sk ********** · Answer

Get long term visa and you can border run to Cambodia Siam reap whenever you want to extend visa, be relax , Cambodia is same beautiful as Thailand .

Robert ********* · Answer

Are you sure you don't mean a long term visa ?

Richard ************** · Answer

Remember, the Thai government does not want you there. Every few months they tweak the policy, then go back to an old law then ignore it. get ready to jump through a lot of hoops.

John ******** · Answer

Funnily I read that the Thai Government considers you resident if you stay in Thailand more than 180 days in any one year

Aake ********** · Answer

Forget it

Sam ********* · Answer

Short answer: if you aren't working here, you aren't going to get that   Long answer: you must be working, but with marriage to a Thai the pathway is significantly easier but is based on a point based system where one must get 50 out 100 points to qualify...however, if you are a woman married to a Thai man, it is ridiculously easy. Someday they should level that playing field...

Todd ********* · Answer

Why would you want to go thru the effort. Lots of long term visa options

Robert ********** · Answer

Take a look here [url redacted]

Ken *********** · Answer

Judy's link for permanent residency is good.  Your only other options to stay are with the various visas (5/10/20 year Elite, LTR 10 year visa, Non O/OA); these all have varying requirements and allow residence in Thailand but not permanent residency.

Kool ******* · Answer

The main requirement is that you continuously legally work, and pay your Thai income tax for at least three continuous years before you apply, making at least bt80,000 a month if not married to a Thai, or at least bt40,000 a month if married to a Thai. There are other requirements, but if you don't meet the work requirements nothing else matters. There is no quota problem unless you are from China, as it is NOT 100 applicants a year. It is 100 applicants per country, and the only country that has ever affected was China

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