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What is the best order to tackle getting a long-term visa and settling in Thailand for an expat over 70?

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Dec 9, 2022

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I am at the very start of exploring getting a long term visa (maybe Elite for simplification). I was in Bangkok for three months recently to see if the “feel” is right. I am over 70. Will be going back for some 6 months in 2023. But I am not sure by which end to start tackling this plan. Should I first go on a TR visa and look at rental apartments to confirm a place to live ?Should first open a bank account ? When should I start the Elite visa process ? In short: what is the best order to do things, before, during, and after going to Thailand ? Thanks for any recommendations.

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The user seeks guidance on the best approach for obtaining a long-term visa in Thailand, particularly the Elite Visa, while also considering the initial steps like renting an apartment and opening a bank account. They plan to visit Thailand for six months and want to know the optimal sequence of actions to take before, during, and after their trip.

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We are not going to how to get retirement visa and extension post which is far from original post.

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For detail about Elite or their procedure, the best is contact them directly. They are usually responsive and supportive.

It’s your decision,

@Hector *******

, which visa is better for you based on your OWN criteria that nobody in this group knows. I know someone, much older than you, who got Elite because of their support and benefit plan rather than retirement visa/extension.

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