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What are the steps to obtain a residence visa for Thailand?
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Nov 19, 2025
5 months ago
Jasim ********************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi everyone
How to obtain a residence visa and stay in Thailand? I
How to obtain a residence visa and stay in Thailand? I
TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation discusses options for obtaining a residence visa in Thailand, highlighting resources such as local Thai Embassy websites and Facebook groups dedicated to Thai citizenship. Suggestions include considering the Long Term Residency (LTR) visa, Elite visa for extended stays, and guidelines for retirement visas which require applicants to be 50 years and older. Participants emphasize the importance of having sufficient funds and patience during the application process.
LONG TERM RESIDENT (LTR) VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic LTR Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Long Term Resident (LTR) Visa.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Long Term Resident (LTR) Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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David *******
Local Thai Embassy site or ring them, but for retirement you must be 50 up.
Jasim ********************
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thanks Iam 43Todd *********
@Jasim *******************
Thai elite visa or LTR visa are your only choices then.Marty *********
@Todd ********
Not the pensioner LTR. You have to be 50 years old.Todd *********
@Marty ********
for sure. There are 3 other categories of LTR that he may be eligible forReply to
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Art *******
Google it on facebook
Todd *********
@Art ******
I don’t think you understand how that works 😂Art *******
Jasim ********************
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Bob *********
Make sure youve got plenty of money and a good deal of patience
Zeki ********
60 days
Jade *******
Name?
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Todd *********
LTR (long term residency) visa is your answer
Greg *********
@Todd ********
He’s not 50 yet.Todd *********
@Greg ********
doesn’t need to beGreg *********
@Todd ********
Depends on which LTR. You do for wealthy pensioner, which is what I was referring to.Todd *********
@Greg ********
no shit. The guy is under 50. So you are helping nothing here. If he qualified for LTR, it’s the best visa in Thailand.Greg *********
@Todd ********
Take a breath and eat a Snickers bar, Todd. I told you I thought you were telling him about the wealthy pensioner LTR, which requires you to be 50, so my input was relevant. We had a misunderstanding. No reason for being so snarky.Todd *********
@Greg ********
is that your way of saying ‘I totally can’t read’ but it’s your fault lol. Apology acceptedGreg *********
@Todd ********
I thought I read it right. “LTR (long term residency) visa is your answer”. Well, it’s not his best answer if talking about the wealthy pensioner LTR, which you didn’t specify which LTR you were recommending. So I don’t think anyone needs any blame here. But if there must be blame, color me guilty. 🤷🏼♂️Todd *********
@Greg ********
all good regardless man. Beers on me! CheersReply to
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Chang ******
Elite vis for 5 years 10 years work for you
Colin **********
There is a Facebook group for Thai citizenship group might worth looking at that
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thanks 🙏Reply to
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Graham ******
Look at your local Thai Embassy website for your visa options
Jasim ********************
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thanks 🙏Reply to
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Phil ******
@Jasim *******************
no such visa so a little more about you age etcJasim ********************
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I am 43 years old and I have been retired for a month.Andreas *********
@Jasim *******************
at the age of 43 you cannot apply for a Non-Imm-O retirement visa. You need to be 50 years to be able to obtain it, regardless if you are retired or notPhil ******
@Jasim *******************
ok at the moment if not working here or have family your only other longer term is the privilege visas or the dtv. Have a look on the evisa site as its got a lot of base informationReply to
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