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What are the visa options for a U.S. green card holder to move permanently to Thailand?
I’m trying to help a couple people get thai visa for permanent stay
I’m in the U.S. The person only has a green card, state ID, and is 59. They want to permanently move back. How do i help them ?
I’m in the U.S. The person only has a green card, state ID, and is 59. They want to permanently move back. How do i help them ?
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A user is seeking guidance on how to help individuals with green cards in the U.S. move permanently to Thailand. The discussion highlights that there is no specific 'permanent visa' for Thailand; options include applying for age-based retirement visas (Non-O, Non-OA, Non-OX) or the Elite Visa. Additional suggestions were made to clarify their nationality and review appropriate visa types.
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HappyTu********
Genuinely confused why would you offer to help someone on a subject you don’t know how to help them.
Paul ********************
No such thing as a permanent visa...
You are either legally permanent resident or you are not, by virtue of your birth right or nationalisation process
The best they will do is a 20 Thai elite visa for THB 2.0 million per person and an annual fee of THB 5k per person
You are either legally permanent resident or you are not, by virtue of your birth right or nationalisation process
The best they will do is a 20 Thai elite visa for THB 2.0 million per person and an annual fee of THB 5k per person
Elías ********
Permanently? 👀 That's a tough one.
Dick ********
What is their nationality?
Frank **********
Not enough information. If they have a green card it means they are a foreigner legally residing in the US. Assuming they are Thai they can fly in on their passport.
Elías ********
@Frank *********
I'm assuming they're not Thai, otherwise they wouldn't be looking for any help/guidance in "getting a visa".Frank **********
Elías Molina I just made that assumption based on they have a green card which makes the a resident of the US and he said "move back". I could be wrong but you never know as the OP can be mistaken too.
John **********
What do you mean by moving back? Are the people Thai? Only Thais can move back permanently.
Everyone else has to get a visa to live in Thailand, they would be able to apply for one of the age based visas usually called retirement visas so Non-O, Non-OA, Non-OX or LTR Wealthy Pensioner. The Non-O is the most common, the LTR is the best one. Take a look and see which is best for their particular circumstances
Everyone else has to get a visa to live in Thailand, they would be able to apply for one of the age based visas usually called retirement visas so Non-O, Non-OA, Non-OX or LTR Wealthy Pensioner. The Non-O is the most common, the LTR is the best one. Take a look and see which is best for their particular circumstances
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