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What are the visa options for UK expats over 50 wanting to stay in Thailand for three months at a time?

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May 30, 2023
2 years ago
Gillian ******
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Hi All

We are UK residents who have a place over here. We ideally would like to do 3x 3 months over here per year. We’re over 50, but not too keen on having a bank account with thousands in it that we cannot touch. Other than 60 day single entry TV and a 30 day extension each visit, are there any other options please?

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A UK resident over 50 seeks advice on longer-term visa options for spending three months in Thailand multiple times a year without maintaining a bank account with large funds. Suggested options include the Non-O multiple entry visa, the OA visa, and the Thai Elite or LTR visas, which offer varying requirements and benefits. The Non-O visa appears to be a viable choice due to its manageable requirements, including a bank statement showing a minimum balance, and it allows for extended stays without the need for significant funds in a Thai bank.
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Peter *********
Non O multiple entry from UK, e visa, based on being over 50,£150 a year, would be your best option. Only have to show 10 k I think in a UK bank.
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Gillian ******
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Absolutely brilliant everyone! Thanks for all the information 😊
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Terence *********
@Peter ********
 evisa London over 50 one year O multiple entry one year money not forced to be in uk
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@Terence ********
 I never meant only UK bank, but I showed my UK bank statement as I live in the UK like the OP, but don't have to have Thai bank account with
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@Peter ********
 yes we get this. Apart from visa you need police check, medical certificate and medical insurance. All adds up. Providing all is correct e visa takes
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Peter *********
@Jackie ********
 no medical certificate either, was just out of a triple bypass op.
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@Jackie ********
 not for the o visa over 50 I got one last year, still valid now, insurance not required. No police check. Just flights, bank statement and I honestly can't remember what else I had to send but for the insurance part I just wrote N/A on a piece of paper and photographed it and uploaded it in the insurance section, police check I think is for the OA.
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Peter *********
But would have to border bounce every 90 days
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Gillian ******
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@Peter ********
 we would be flying back to uk every 90 days, due to family commitments 👍
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Gillian ******
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Thank you all for taking the time to help. I think a non o single or multiple entry would fit our circumstances. Our only ‘reason’ on the form would be visiting friends and staying at our property, rather than the Thai spouse/family visits. I find the whole visa options mind blowing, but wanted to avoid having the drama of the 30 day extension in Samui immigration. When we come for 3 months, and have the return flight booked, then we just wanted a visa that would reflect this. Interestingly enough last year we used Royal Vacation to sort everything ( because of the Thai pass etc) and they automatically applied for the 60 day plus extension. I’m curious as to why they didn’t recommend the non o 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Richard *********
get a non O 1 year multiple entry visa in a foreign country

like Laos. money can be in any currency.
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Steve ********
If you're going to be in and out on a regular basis the OA is the way to go. You get up to two years without having to transfer a single penny. Close to the end of the two years get a new OA and repeat for the next two years. OA suits those who make a trip back to their home country every 18-24 months.
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 but you’ll pay for worthless Thai insurance
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Steve ********
@Bob *********
 I use insurance from my home country
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Bob **********
@Steve *******
 Are you on an OA visa ??
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Steve ********
@Bob *********
 Yes
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Non Imm OA
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Graham ******
A Non-O retirement visa purchased online via the London Embassy, check their website
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James **************
I'm aware you don't need it when applying fir the non o, but of course you will need it if you wanna get the retirement visa, so surely a moot point....
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@James *************
 Not if the Non-O (retitrement) is obtained from the UK, as I said, check the website
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 so you're saying that now it's not a requirement to have
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0 bhat in a thai bank account when you get the retirement visa if you get the non - o in the UK? I dont think thats correct...but .if it is then great news!
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@James *************
 Yes, correct, you only need the 800k for the extension
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James **************
@Graham *****
 well that's what I meant, when u get the extension you need the 800k....
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@Graham *****
 he specifically states in the op, he does not want the 800k tied up.
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@James *************
 Non-O in the UK no 800k in a Thai bank
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@James *************
 You dont have to tie up any money for the Non Imm O or OA.
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@James *************
 Non OA is purchased from UK show UK bank accounts.
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Graham ******
as I said, check the website
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Todd *********
Thai Elite, ten year LTR, or O-X visa, or just use an agent and keep your money at home.
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