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What is the best visa option for a 50-year-old moving to Thailand with a family and frequent travel back to the UK?

Leigh ************
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I’m 50 coming to live in Thailand but will travel back to uk 3 times a year what’s the best visa for me I’m married and have children just need it easy
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A 50-year-old considering a move to Thailand with family and plans to travel back to the UK multiple times a year has several visa options to explore. The most suggested routes include the Non-O visa, which can be obtained based on marriage to a Thai spouse or for individuals aged 50 and older. Other options include the Thailand Privilege Visa, which is noted for its ease of use despite being more expensive. There's also mention of options like LTV (Long Stay Visa) specific for wealthy pensioners, and the DTV for retirees. A multiple re-entry permit is recommended for maintaining travel flexibility.
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Eric *******
Eric *******
The easiest visa is the Thailand Privilege Visa, but it's also much more expensive than most other visas.
Leigh ************
Leigh ************
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Non 0 looks like the choice thanks guys for your help
Shawn ********
Shawn ********
Get the Non O with multiple entry…..
HelpfulC*********
HelpfulC*********
Depends if your wife is Thai or if shes also over 50
Michael *********
Michael *********
Seems you have 4 or 5 choices to research... LTV (wealthy pensioner or other categories), DTV, Non O extension based on marriage, TPC (Thailand Privilege Card), or Non O extension based on retirement.
John **********
John **********
Married to a Thai? If so you could get a Non-O visa based on marriage. Or you could get a Non-O visa based on being 50bor older. With both you would require a multiple re-entry permit
Peter ********
Peter ********
Non-o retirement or if your wife is Thai you can apply for Non-O marriage.
Graham ******
Graham ******
If your wife is Thai you have the option of a Non-O for marriage or retirement then a 12 month extension of stay with a multi-entry re-entry permit

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