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What are the steps to obtain a residence visa for Thailand?

Residence Visa Long-term Residency Thai Embassy Visa Options Elite Visa Retirement Visa

Nov 19, 2025

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Jasim ********************

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Hi everyone 

How to obtain a residence visa and stay in Thailand? I

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To obtain a residence visa in Thailand, it's recommended to explore various options available through your local Thai Embassy website. There are specific types of visas like the Long-term Residency (LTR) visa and Elite visa, which can provide extended stays of 5 to 10 years. If you’re considering retirement, be aware that the retirement visa requires applicants to be at least 50 years old. It's also important to ensure you have sufficient funds and patience for 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.
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David *******

Local Thai Embassy site or ring them, but for retirement you must be 50 up.

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Jasim ********************

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thanks Iam 43

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Todd *********

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Thai elite visa or LTR visa are your only choices then.

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Marty *********

Not the pensioner LTR. You have to be 50 years old.

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Todd *********

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for sure. There are 3 other categories of LTR that he may be eligible for

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Art *******

Google it on facebook

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Todd *********

I don’t think you understand how that works 😂

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Art *******

stfu before we place more tariffs on yo azz. 🇺🇸

Just kidding like you. Cheers.

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Jasim ********************

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😂

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Bob *********

Make sure youve got plenty of money and a good deal of patience

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Zeki ********

60 days

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Jade *******

Name?

Link?

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Todd *********

LTR (long term residency) visa is your answer

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Greg *********

He’s not 50 yet.

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Todd *********

doesn’t need to be

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Greg *********

Depends on which LTR. You do for wealthy pensioner, which is what I was referring to.

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Todd *********

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.

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Greg *********

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.

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Todd *********

is that your way of saying ‘I totally can’t read’ but it’s your fault lol. Apology accepted

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Greg *********

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. 🤷🏼‍♂️

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Todd *********

all good regardless man. Beers on me! Cheers

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Chang ******

Elite vis for 5 years 10 years work for you

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Colin **********

There is a Facebook group for Thai citizenship group might worth looking at that

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Jasim ********************

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thanks 🙏

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Graham ******

Look at your local Thai Embassy website for your visa options

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Jasim ********************

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thanks 🙏

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Phil ******

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no such visa so a little more about you age etc

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Jasim ********************

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I am 43 years old and I have been retired for a month.

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Phil ******

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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 information

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