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What is the best visa for staying in Thailand?
Thai visa typesNON-O visaVisa qualificationsThailand immigrationLong-term stayElite visaCitizenship process
TLDR : Answer Summary
The best visa for staying in Thailand depends on your qualifications and the purpose of your visit. Users suggest consulting an immigration agent and emphasize that you should choose a visa based on what you qualify for rather than seeking the 'best' option. Discussions highlight the NON-O visa for long stays, as well as considerations for a potential path to citizenship after three years. Other mentions include the Elite visa.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Martin *****
Elite visa
Philippe *********
May be you don't need visa
Andy *******
Mastercard
Willy *******
Black Amex i prefer
Kevin ******
What is the purpose of going to Thailand?
Pertti *************
Non immigrant and after 3 years citizenship👍
Joe ******
@Pertti ************
It's actually minimum 5 years of permanent residency plus .......- hold a stable job
- min.฿80k/month imcome
- have a clean record,
- prove tax payments,
- pass a Thai language test,
- and, and, and .....
Easier and cheaper to get Elite Visa 😅
Pertti *************
@Joe *****
better if you have plus mil month income then citizenship is fast track🙏Pertti *************
@Joe *****
under 5years and immigrant has thai passport or expensive tr visa🤔Pertti *************
@Joe *****
only 3 years and can skip pr if married🙂Reply to
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John **********
@Pertti ************
depends on the type of non-immigrant visa. Not possible for those on one based on retirementPertti *************
@John *********
yes and working and paying taxes and married etc. The wise know, and if they don't know, they can seek information👍Reply to
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Robert ********
@Pertti ************
citizenship? For those who can learn the language. Not easy to do if you are already in your 60'sPertti *************
@Robert *******
if you're married you pass that part. 50 points of 100 is easy👍Reply to
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Pui *****
You don't pick visas based on what's best. You pick the visa you qualify for that suits your purpose of staying in Thailand.
Sam *********
Go and talk to an agent then go from there.
Ant ***********
How long are you wanting to stay in Thailand 🤔
Brandon ************
The one you qualify for.
Lennart **********
@Brandon ***********
I been reading your comments for a long time now. You are always (99%) right, and very polite. Have you finally got tired of the many stupid questions??😂😂😂
Brandon ************
@Lennart *********
you haven't been reading enough if you think that 🫣Reply to
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Nick *******
@Brandon ***********
👍👍👏👏Reply to
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Is the 180-day visa and frequent flights in and out the best option for a 2-3 year stay in Thailand?
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