What are the visa options for retired German expats living in the Netherlands traveling to Thailand for 71 days?

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Oct 22, 2024

8 hours ago

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We are german living in the Netherlands travelling for 71 days. Both retired. My income is enough to apply for the non-immigrant O visa. My husband doesn't fulfil the requirements.

 So is my income enough for us both or which options do we have? We have already booked our return flight for day 71.

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A retired German couple residing in the Netherlands plans to travel to Thailand for 71 days. The wife is eligible for a non-immigrant O visa based on sufficient income, but her husband's income does not meet the requirements. Comments suggest they can enter Thailand with a 60-day visa exemption, followed by a possible 30-day extension at the local immigration office for 1,900 THB. They should ensure they have proof of an onward ticket within the first 60 days, and there are options for a one-year Non O-A visa, but it's important to verify the specifics with the embassy.

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Henrik *****

If “only” going for 71 days, then consider visa excempt 60 days (free) + 30 days extension (1900 baht). ( you may need a cheap onwardticket within the first 60 days.

Then no need to apply at the embassy.

7 hours ago

Jan ******************

No, you’ll both have to qualify individually, but as Karsten suggests you’ll both get a 60 days visa exemption upon arrival which can be extended with additional 30 days at your local immigration in Thailand. Be aware of that it’s a formal requirement to show proof of an onward ticket within 60 days if your airline asks for it during check in. Can be a cheap ticket to anywhere out of Thailand.

(There are some regulations regarding a one year Non O-A visa that gives one person possibility to piggyback the other as a trailing spouse, but as I understand this is rarely issued and you’ll need to check this up further with your embassy/consulate).

7 hours ago

Karsten ********

Hi, ihr bekommt bei der Einreise 60 Tage, dann könnt ihr 30 Tage für 1900thb bei der Immigration verlängern.

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