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What is the best hassle-free visa option for moving to Thailand with my Thai wife and child?
Thai Visa OptionsNON-O VisaVisa for Expats in ThailandThailand Elite VisaOpening Bank Account in ThailandFamily VisaTraveling to Thailand for Business
Nov 3, 2022
3 years ago
Jim **********
ORIGINAL POSTERThinking of moving to Thailand with thai wife and 7 Yr old son,they have joint uk thai passports,have new built home in thai, thinking of best no hassle visa best for me,be travelling bk and forth UK as business interests,be over in Jan for cpl was was wanting sort something out to open bank acc when over,
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The user is considering relocating to Thailand with a Thai wife and a 7-year-old son, both holding UK-Thai joint passports. They seek information on the best visa option that allows for minimal hassle, as they plan frequent travel between Thailand and the UK for business. Community responses suggest obtaining a NON-O visa for extended stays and mention that it is possible to open a bank account with a tourist visa, though it may require an immigration letter. An alternative mentioned is the Elite Visa, which offers more convenience but at a higher cost.
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Mitchell *******
Probably the best no hassle is the elite visa?? But also by far the most expensive.
Dave *********
I opened bank account on tourist visa but I had to get a letter from immigration first
At Bangkok bank they asked for 3500 baht insurance to open but I said no so they offered one for 1200 which 500 went into account but then they took off 300 baht for a years fees or the card so it cost 1000
At Bangkok bank they asked for 3500 baht insurance to open but I said no so they offered one for 1200 which 500 went into account but then they took off 300 baht for a years fees or the card so it cost 1000
Dave *********
But I think they all do the same because since then when I’ve been in lamai branch I’ve told people opening up accounts and they got same as me
Dave *********
Now I can apply for 90 day non o visa here in Thai rather than in U.K. which needs more documents than getting one here
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Jim **********
ORIGINAL POSTERCan I open bank acc with the o visa if I apply now while there January,thanks
Noel *********
Noel *********
@Jim *********
agents I am using as I had no luck and didn't want to waste anymore time. Mots in pattaya , 3500 bhat which includes 500 in the bank...Jim **********
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will be there 8th jan,where in pattaya is thatReply to
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You’ll need to try various branches and hopefully find one that’ll let you. Failing that join a local FB group in the area you live and put a shout out for an agent to help. Guesstimate 2-5k but they’ll get one for sure.Graham ******
@Jim *********
It's entirely up to the branch you walk in to, good luckJim **********
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Stuart *********
Depends how long you plan to stay in Thailand each time. Currently you’d get 45 days with no visa. That’s set to revert back to 30 at the end of March.
Alternatively you can apply for a non O visa either in UK or in Thailand and then get a year extension. With a multiple reentry permit you could then come and go as you pleased.
Alternatively you can apply for a non O visa either in UK or in Thailand and then get a year extension. With a multiple reentry permit you could then come and go as you pleased.
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