Answered2 years ago
What is the best long-term visa option for a 55-year-old Australian wanting to live in Thailand?
Hi guys im a 55 yr young aussie wanting to spend most of my time in thailand but have no idea how to go about long term ( currently doing 30/ 40 days at a time)
Whats the best visa and where do i go to get it
Whats the best visa and where do i go to get it
Answer summary
A 55-year-old Australian expat wants to know about the best visa options for long-term stays in Thailand, as they are currently managing 30 to 40 days at a time. Suggestions from the community include applying for a Non-O retirement visa, which would require proof of funds (800,000 baht) and possibly a bank account in Thailand. Other options mentioned include the multiple-entry tourist visa, allowing for 9 months in a year, and the OA visa for those traveling back and forth. The Thai embassy website is recommended as a starting point for obtaining the necessary information and details.
27 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Gary **********
Non-o retirement 90 day visa online at ya Thai embassy.then when here go to an agency to open a bank account put 800k baht then go see immigration where you have an address with tm30 and ask then for the requirements they want for your 1 year extention. You apply for this with 30 days left on your visa so ya got basically 60 days to prepare for it
David **********
Non 0 visa based on being over 50,
Apply for it here in Thailand,
Come on the visa exempt 60 days,
Extend for 30 days apply for the non 0 based on being over 50,
Very easy process if you have a Thai bank account
800k baht in a Thai bank
Copy of lease agreement ( if leasing)
Copy of owners id and blue book etc
Apply for it here in Thailand,
Come on the visa exempt 60 days,
Extend for 30 days apply for the non 0 based on being over 50,
Very easy process if you have a Thai bank account
800k baht in a Thai bank
Copy of lease agreement ( if leasing)
Copy of owners id and blue book etc
Paul *********
OX visa. 5yr, multi entry, keep your money in Australia
Michael ********
Look at the OA visa in your local embassy if you going to be travelling back and fro.
Or Non O if you going to be staying long term here
Or Non O if you going to be staying long term here
Nick **********
@Michael *******
makes no difference : with non-o and multi-reentry can go back and forth also.Michael ********
@Nick *********
Lots of people i find come for a couple of years and then find Thailands not for them. The advantage of starting your retirement journey with OA is you can leave your money in your home country
Bonnie *********
Have you looked at the Thai Embassy website for Australia? Start there.
Jim ********
Non-O retirement visa
Robert *********
Multiple entry tourist visa ,good for 9 months a year .
2 month ,1 extension .before 3 months out and back .
Can do three times for 9 months .
Easy .
Do that for a few years ,then decide
2 month ,1 extension .before 3 months out and back .
Can do three times for 9 months .
Easy .
Do that for a few years ,then decide
Jason ********
OP@Robert ********
yea but where do u go for the 3 months. Im getting a bit old for backpackingGraham ******
@Robert ********
some are having difficulty now under the current culture to get back to back entries totalling near 9 monthsRobert *********
@Graham *****
I only do 6 ,never been a issue in 20+ yearsGraham ******
@Robert ********
things do and have changed
Dave *****
If I was at your age, 100% I would get the retirement visa.
Paul *******
retirement visa
Lee *************
Okay bloke, all depends on what visa, and how much coin you can put into bank, check out Thai embassy Web site all on there.
Tony *********
Thai embassy website would be a start .
Brett *****
@Tony ********
but common senseActivity
16 joined16
people
Related
25What are the requirements and steps for obtaining a Non-O visa for retirement in Thailand?
3.6k30421mo
How can I find an immigration lawyer in Phuket for visa assistance?
1.9k20122mo
What type of visa do I need for a one-year stay in Thailand?
1.2k354mo
What are the requirements for applying for a 90-day Non-O visa and subsequent retirement visa extension in Thailand?
1.6k1584mo
What are the best options for obtaining a retirement visa to Thailand?
5.6k141485mo
How can I obtain a retirement visa in Thailand for less than 45,000 B?
8.7k252175mo
What are the requirements and timelines for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand and how does 90-day reporting affect travel plans?
3k32139mo
What are the requirements for obtaining a Retirement Visa in Thailand as an Australian expat with a pension?
1k3131y
What are the challenges and experiences related to obtaining a marriage visa in Thailand?
21.6k2021861y
What steps should we take to obtain a Retirement or Non-O visa in Thailand while on a tourist visa?
2.5k22151y
What are the visa options for a 57-year-old expat living in Krabi, Thailand with a small pension?
1.7k13121y
Does an SSI letter indicating a monthly income of over $3,300 replace the need for an 800,000 THB bank account for a Thai visa extension?
2.3k19161y
Which visa should I apply for retirement in Thailand and is it easier to prepare my bank paperwork in the US or Thailand?
3.9k31382y
Do you need to have 800k baht in a Thai bank for the 90-day retirement O visa related to the 1-year extension?
2.6k14372y
What options do I have for a long-term visa in Thailand if I'm a tourist accompanying my son who is working there?
9.4k681272y
What visa options are available for a couple in their 50s from Belgium to stay in Thailand long-term?
2.1k14193y
What are the requirements and best strategies for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand?
6k47633y
What visa should I apply for to relocate to Thailand from Malaysia as a UK resident?
1.1k953y
What is the best way to obtain a visa for a 6-month stay in Thailand?
9.7k661383y
What are the requirements for applying for a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand after entering on a tourist visa?
2k12234y
What are the visa options and requirements for a couple planning to live in Thailand for a year, especially regarding the OA and O visas?
4.6k32575y
How can a USA passport holding couple convert their visa-free entry into a valid visa in Thailand?
2.8k2886y
What visa options do I have for moving to Thailand as a 55-year-old with no family there?
9.1k91586y
Can I apply for a retirement visa for my husband at the Thai embassy in Kuala Lumpur?
2.3k21128y
How can I convert my tourist visa to a retirement visa while based in Chiang Rai?
2.1k18108y
Resources
Need help with your retirement visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served