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What is the best visa option for a 59-year-old with a Thai girlfriend who wishes to stay in Thailand longer than 30 days while working in the UK?
Feb 24, 2024
2 years ago
Tim ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI started a long distance relationship over 12 months ago she is thai l am English I'm still working in the UK and will need to for at least the next 3 to 4 years as l don't have lots of money my device 4 years ago sore to that l have a good job and my employer let's me come to Thailand as much as l like at the moment l do 2 trips a year each for just under 30 days but if l like to stay longer say 3 mouths Thailand and 3 mouths England what is the best visa to get with the least hassle and money cost I. 59 years old
TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster is seeking advice on the best visa option for staying in Thailand longer than 30 days while maintaining a long-distance relationship with a Thai girlfriend. Responses suggest various visa types including the 60-day tourist visa, which can be extended for another 30 days, and the NON-O visa due to the poster's age. Many comments highlight the complexities of long-distance relationships, suggesting financial caution and various considerations regarding the Thai girlfriend.
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Gerard **************
If it is similar to Canada (I assume it is the same Thai rules) you can get a visa through Thai embassy for 2 months up to 6 months, although multiple entry you might need a border run after 2 months. People here are saying extend 30 days, anyway do this before you travel.
Chuck *********
As soon as you reach 60, retirement visa with multiple entry. You can come and go as you please.
Richmand ******
When I retire in 2 years me and my Filipina girlfriend going to move to Thailand Filipina woman speak very good English and most of then are very honest and loving and will not take you to the bank I’ve been with my filipina woman for 5 years and she never ask me for money she a very simple and content woman. My opinion only of you want the best in both world move to Thailand with a filipina woman you will be in heaven like me. I hear so many bad story about Thai woman taking there man to the bank always wanting money for then self and there family. And there is a language barrier with Thai woman. If you wanna be happy and keep your money go find a Filipina woman.
Frank ******
@Richmand *****
sounds good to me, unfortunately I'm too old.Good luck sounds like you have the very best of both worlds.
Richmand ******
@Frank *****
your never to old to find a good woman. In the Philippines the age gap is very High I’m 60 and my Filipina is 30. Filipina woman love older men trust me I know this for a fact and just watch u tube about Filipina you will see.Reply to
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John *********
The longest, most confusing single sentence I've read jn a long time.
Graeme **********
Think with ya head and not ya dick
Frank **********
Long distance relationships are very hard but some do succeed. Good luck and hopefully yours will be one that succeeds.
Paulie ********
60 day 6 month multi entry
Tony ********
We all say that people don't understand and she really loves me, and this is different, Truth is These girls are business woman and the best in the world, a little bit savy and can rip your heart out, not that it has happened to me, I am just short time and hit the road. but the stories I hear make me think are these guys stupid. I lived in Pattaya for over a year with Usbek girl. Anyway
Selena ********
Some of the comments here are utterly rubbish. As a child of a Thai mother some of you really need to pull your head out of your own butts.
Here's an idea; how about men stop treating women as objects and maybe they'll learn to respect you?
You don't 'rent' humans. They're not your slaves! And perhaps try not picking women who look like children... what's up with that?
Tbh judging by some of these comments some of you really do deserve what you get.
And judging by some of the profiles on here I'm really not surprised you have to pay for it.
Oh, the fragile ego of the male species.
Here's an idea; how about men stop treating women as objects and maybe they'll learn to respect you?
You don't 'rent' humans. They're not your slaves! And perhaps try not picking women who look like children... what's up with that?
Tbh judging by some of these comments some of you really do deserve what you get.
And judging by some of the profiles on here I'm really not surprised you have to pay for it.
Oh, the fragile ego of the male species.
Durrant ********
Your old she's young and your sucked in
Damien ********
You should read his comments before posting dumb comments..
He’s 59 and she’s 50
He’s 59 and she’s 50
Durrant ********
@Damien *******
so you reckon thats ok do you. Talk about dumb comments...Reply to
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Paul ************
Get a 90 day visa while you’re at home ????
David **********
Better learn how to.speak English first.
Chris ******
@David *********
wow ,top contributor needs a new joke bookReply to
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Oliver ********
Maybe get an education visa to study English.
Jason ******
Ive been with my thai girlfriend, now wife for the last 8 years similar scenario I go out twice a year,weve had our ups and downs,but it all depends on the individuals.
Youll be fine as others suggested 60 day tourist then extend 👍
Youll be fine as others suggested 60 day tourist then extend 👍
Steve *******
do yourself a favor, read a book - called A FOOL IN PARADISE
Steve *******
I am waiting for the eBook
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Klas ******
Hoppas det bara är lite rehab som behövs.
Leo ******
The trick is to get the other 9 falangs to pay for you to spend time with her.. If she loved you she'd do that for you... That's the only way you can find out If you're the one....
Christian ***********
Retirement visa. Get yourself a Thai bank account. Go to a lawyer and tell them you need a bank account for future. They will produce paperwork required for 4000 tbh or less. I did this in January. They can use your hotel as an address.
Sophie *******
@Christian **********
Serious question. How much do you pay the Thai lawyer for such service?Reply to
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Craig **********
Good luck with that.
Jonny *******
Rule number 1 never fall in love with anyone from Thailand 🇹🇭 it’s very hard because they are very beautiful 😍 but in the long run unless your minted it’s not going to work , understandably all they want is a better way of life and that is money 💰
Bill *********
Ok
Brian *******************
I met a thai. She is Hard working in office. She is my true love. System in Thailand is very different from europe, they get No salery when hollyday. I Pay her salery when we are together. Thats i can and will do.💚
Ste *******
I would firstly take an English course. Your Thai partner wont have a clue what you are writing!
Bart **************
@Ste ******
maybe the Thai partner can teach English.Tim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bart *************
here you go again disrespecting me l hope for your sake l never meat you in the flesh it's East behind a phone miles away l told you I'm not good at spelling you need to lean manners and maybe look at yourself Mr perfectReply to
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Bart **************
@Ste ******
don't steal my idea 🤣Reply to
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Charles ***********
"Thai girlfriend" is a very loose term for them. You might think you're their one and only but that's rarely the case.
That doesn't sound like much of a relationship whether Thai or another country.
Just remember, you're not going to save her bro
That doesn't sound like much of a relationship whether Thai or another country.
Just remember, you're not going to save her bro
Chris ******
@Charles **********
single ?Wayne *******
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Jeff ********
Sorry you are getting hassled but they mean well. But you didn’t ask for help to figure out if you are being cheated on.
So, you can simply take a trip with her out of the country. Go on a cruise out of Singapore for example, or to visit Universal Studios, essentially doing a border run together. Thus way, no visa. Maybe visit an agent next time to ask for advice on how to proceed given you plan to marry. Good luck!
So, you can simply take a trip with her out of the country. Go on a cruise out of Singapore for example, or to visit Universal Studios, essentially doing a border run together. Thus way, no visa. Maybe visit an agent next time to ask for advice on how to proceed given you plan to marry. Good luck!
Craig **********
Please just forget it
Noel *********
Be careful
Christopher *************
How do you keep track of her and are you sending money?
Jan ******************
@Tim *******
You can make a 60 days tourist visa which can be extended at local immigration for another 30 days. Since you’re above 50 years you could also get a 90 days Non O visa at home before you leave. Then you just have show proof of your income is at least £1424 a month. (65K thb)
Tim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jan *****************
is it hard to do a 90 day non o visaJan ******************
@Tim *******
No, and you can do it online. These are the requirements at the thai embassy in Norway and is as far as I know general requirements; **********************************************************************************************************
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de234ee5a28a2Jan ******************
Copy of residence card could just be a photo of your utility bill. And hotel booking for one night is sufficient. Price for single entry £52,40
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Jan *****************
my mouthy income is over £3000 so that's sound a good wayReply to
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Christopher *************
Can she work a split screen on a computer?
AxMdob *******
@Christopher ************
twice if money but 3 screens can make the job tooReply to
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Matt *******
Long Distant Relationship for 3-4 years.
I don’t see that lasting well. It’s too long
My opinion: i wouldn’t do it
I don’t see that lasting well. It’s too long
My opinion: i wouldn’t do it
Tody **********
good on ya Tim. living the dream. but she’s probably got 3 more like you lined up. 🦋
AxMdob *******
@Tody *********
yes real factReply to
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Xjwhudkwhry ********
Wow, she's Thai?? Unusual...
Bernie *************
The bloke came on for visa advice not relationship advice!
Borune ***********
Tim don't listen to the losers in here they talk of there own experience and that makes them losers. There is like in every country good and bad ass. I find my girl 11 years ago, married now for 5 years. We live on my small pension and we can live ten times better down here then if I lived in Europe. Go for the tourist visa and extend then you have 90 days. Good luck mate.👍
Frank ******
Check how many phones your girlfriend has to start.
Wayne *******
@Frank *****
How Many Phones Does the Average Woman Player Have?Frank ******
@Wayne ******
I've seen them with up to 5. No experience with the girls but I had a couple of bar restaurants, years back.Reply to
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Paul *******
Get 60 day tourist and extend 30.
Michael **********
Have you ever sent her any money?
Tim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael *********
yes but it was to sort something out for me not her and she did as she was told with the moneyMichael **********
@Tim *******
mate, I am often on tinder and 99% of those one saying they were looking for a long term relationship/ distance relationship were hookers that played that part of the good girl. I shagged a lot of hookers who have an oversea boyfriend (often more than 1). Never, never, never believe you've found someone different that the others, they are all the same, especially if they are ok for having a relationship with someone they meet twice a year..Tim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael *********
l can see your point and there's always the risk that she's having sex when l not here but that works two ways and that's why l like to be with her more l had a English cheat on me and l was with her most of the time so if she's going to cheat on me that's her choice but she is good to me when I'm with her the time we are together is amazing and she makes me feel young again and at my age that's good l always thort l be spending the last part of my life with an English woman but that's not worked out for me so tel me what l got to losse and if it works out l get to be happy and if not l find another thai girl the one thing l got is a way to make money in the UK and yes im old and ugly but money open doors and relationships are about what you bring to the table and what she does but l didn't ask if its OK for me to be in a relationship l asked the best way to get a visa to stay in Thailand longer than 30 days how I'm with is to be Frank is nothing to do with youReply to
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Sheikh *************
retirement visa is best
Xr ***
I'll bet you dollars to donut holes you're not the only foreigner she's in a long-distance relationship with and getting financial assistance from...
David **********
@Xr **
i think the odds are in your favorReply to
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William *********
There is no way I'd get serious. Have fun,.I send her dough from time to time, nothing that will break me. When I go back she brings in another chick. So my advice is to just play and have fun. If she slept with an NFL football team I wouldn't be jealous or heartbroken. She's still my buddy.
David **********
AxMdob *******
@William ********
true. Am@zing th@ilandReply to
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Richard ***********
Sell all your possessions and send the money to your loyal Thai girlfriend to invest in high-growth Asian opportunities on your behalf.
AxMdob *******
@Richard **********
this is true loveReply to
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Peter ********
Are you sending money to her already?
Tim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Peter *******
no l not sending her money she works in her village and that's where l am know not in pattaya although l do like the night life in pattaya but l spent most of my time in the village with her much more peacefulPeter ********
@Tim *******
good luck mate, so many people get scammed. As soon as they start asking for money as a rule you should walk away, be careful is my best advice.Reply to
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Gary *******
Let me guess that's she's under 45 and she really loves you........
Chris ******
@Gary ******
single ?Tim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Gary ******
she 50 and km 59 not interested in dating a childGary *******
@Tim *******
best of luckReply to
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Paul ***********
@Gary ******
Yea she’s ‘ different ‘Chris ******
@Paul **********
mine isReply to
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Richard ******
This is wind-up? Clearly not a native speaker.
Peter *********
You need a lot of money to pay for sick Buffalo and sick parents buy house and car and gold for your lady lol 😆p.s. and her thai boyfriend
James **************
Tourist visa 60 day and extend 30 in country. Easy peasy.
Andrew ***********
@Bart *************
not anymore with spell check haha.Bart **************
@Andrew **********
learn how to use spelling and grammar check :p Also I'm wondering how the posted sentence would work with speech. Surely you're KO by the end of it from lack of oxygen?!
Chris ******
@Bart *************
get a lifeTim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bart *************
you have no moral do youTim ********
ORIGINAL POSTERJust because you are admin makes it OK to disrespect me but not ok for me to have a go at you big man hope one day you find something hard to do and someone disrespect you still think your kind are low live
Bart **************
@Tim *******
why don't you just use punctuation? Then others can understand what you mean.Kev *********
The boy Bart Beermonster (deliberate) from the little village of De Goorn in Holland is at it again. Troll on immature kid.
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Andrew ***********
@Bart *************
not sure can you try and let me know please lolReply to
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David **********
Bring her to you if it's that serious... than come back to Thailand when your ready... if she's not willing to come to you than it's not serious unfortunately!!!
Tim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David *********
she is willing but l like Thailand and rent a room in England and work away all week so Sunday night to Friday I'm at work and she cannot come with me to work as I'm a lorry driver and she's not allowed in some places so it works better l go to Thailand l meat her family and she seems serious about making it work but the visa seems a night mere and I'm not good a paperworkDavid **********
@T**
I understand I drove trucks for a few years in the States .. and I honestly be a little nervous about living in UK at that moment!! So yes probably better that way I guess.. if can make it work hats off to you !! 👍🏾Tim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David *********
thankyou dave l hope it works but feel l have nothing to losse as l been to hell and back over my device 4 years ago I'm not perfick but I'm up front you get what you see and l like to have a woman in my life like most men do so let's see how it's goes but it all or nothing for me that's how l like itReply to
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@David *********
that's not necessarily the case, maybe she's has her family or a child to take care of and cant leave them or maybe she doesn't want to go to the UK, most Brits in Thailand are here because they/we don't want to be in the UK anymore.David **********
@Joe *******
I still think it best to be together... location shouldn't really matter...Joe ********
@David *********
I agree, if you can be together all the time then yes the relationship will probably be better, but sometimes life isn't that straightforward.Reply to
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Mark *********
Completely confusing thread.
Tim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mark ********
sorry l don't spell very well l just put it how l say it sorry we all have are problems in lifeMark *********
@Tim *******
All the best of luck with sorting them out Tim.Reply to
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Kevin *******
@Mark ********
read it again when you sober up !Mark *********
@Kevin ******
Hmmm. You are an odd duck. Are you still on drugs?Kevin *******
@Mark ********
at least I understood the post !Reply to
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Cliff *********
@Mark ********
maybe it’s the spelling and punctuation ? Or lack there of?Reply to
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John **********
@Vinny *************
visa for 60 days and extend for another 30 daysLuc ************
60.day TV
Simon *********
60 day tourist visa then extend for another 30 days
Paul *********
Generally for long distance relationships it is about keeping all 10 people involved happy so less is more.
Deya *******
@Paul ********
jajaja jajajaja jajaja it is that likeSelena ********
All the hate for Thai women here... you reap what you sow.
Julie *******
@Selena *******
they should also stop trying to marry someone who is young enough to be their daughter/grand daughter: but they won’t speak on that.Paul *********
@Julie ******
The reason men date younger women is they're the most attractive to them, are you saying women dont find men older than them attractive?Men bloom later women bloom early, you cant have it both ways. Would you have a problem with your grandad who spent his whole life working and was invisible to women enjoying his life with the best pick of women around him over the low hanging fruit aka women his age that have trauma, divorces, kids, no eggs and other undesirable things men dont want - women gain nothing with age, men gain everything. Men and women are the opposite, women are happy sharing the buffet with other women and being last as long as shes his last love, men like to be first to the buffet and of course its perfectly legal. Its usually older Karens that have a problem with it, never when Karen is 18 and can use her power to travel the world and so forth.
Selena ********
@Julie ******
this.Reply to
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@Selena *******
which part of what I or someone said was hateful? its common knowledge and a statistical fact that Thai women are practically top of the bill in the world for cheating. There is no hate in saying he will be sharing his woman with other men when hes not around.Selena ********
@Paul ********
it's a statistical fact that most Dv, murders and rapes are caused by men but ya know. One could argue that perhaps all women should be cautious of all men. Regardless of country. But hey, whatever makes you all feel better about life.Paul *********
@Selena *******
those statements have nothing to do with women not being faithful but I see you have swiftly moved on from that to an unrelated point about men. As for murders, its 80% likely to be male on male, DV is evenly initiated, some studies show females instigating it more and rape there is no disputing. Its true women engage with their only natural predator, but thats on them for not wanting equality and wanting their superior in every metric. Funnily enough the worst relationships are female and female that show the highest DV rates so women are to blame for most problems in the world yes including the point above about female cheating being a huge problem in Thailand.Selena ********
@Paul ********
the comments on this post were mostly irrelevant. The OP wasn't asking for relationship advice. Going back to my statement, I'd rather take a cheater over someone who may bash me to death.
If female to female relationships are worse then this has no relevance to you or I. Nor this comment section.
Women are to blame for most problems in the world? Yes, we love power, and ownership and starting wars and raping kids. Absolutely revel in it. Oh wait...
These groups are full to the brim of misogynistic, self-righteous, banging on the chest rhetoric.
Paul *********
@Selena *******
you sound like a misandrist. You do understand nearly everything created around you - apps phones infrastructure and reason your life is so safe as a female is due to dangerous men willing to fight to death to put it there. The world is held up by men, women just pick the winners and stick to them for survival.Selena ********
@Paul ********
there's a reason women can bear children... and it sure isn't because men are too busy holding the world up hahaWell, apparently my life is safe because I'm not a man or in a lesbian relationship 🤣🤣
The world is becoming 'safer' for women because WOMEN are able to stick up for themselves and no longer tolerate cr*p. And the irony for you is that there wouldn't be a need for women to feel safe if it was for..... yup, dangerous men.
Paul *********
@Selena *******
women need a mans seed to bear a child, its an even exchange. The world is safer because men built a system designed to protect women from accountability. Men have 15x the testosterone of women - dangerous men are great, its weak nice men you should be worried about - they are not feared and are controlled by their emotions like women. The reason women can wander through life without a care in the west is because man is taking care of everything on the back end just accept it, its fact im not making it up.Reply to
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Wayne ******
@Paul ********
only people who have been here awhile understand your answer .Today Sir you won the inter
Nick *******
@Wayne *****
ive been here 15yrs an i understand its a stupid commentPaul *********
@Nick ******
There are men married 30 years, it doesn't make them understand marriage. You have no game. I'm sure you think these men engaging in 5000 mile different relationships with different time zones with non-virgins are in real monogamous relationships and the woman puts all her eggs into his basket and waits for him only.Wayne ******
@Paul ********
brilliant answer ... obviously Nick Green is with a woman ...who lub him forever Dar Ling ...he's obviously very touchy bless him .Reply to
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Nick *******
@Paul ********
Keep off the meth, it's embarrassing you.Reply to
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Vinny **************
O visa based on marraige
Tim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Vinny *************
not shore I'm ready to marry her yet but how does that work and can l do 3 months 3 months on itvKris *******
@Tim *******
just do 30 days extension for 1900 baht and one visa run thru agent then you can apply for another 30 days extension . Total of 4 months . Visa run will cost you around 4000-5000 bahtVinny **************
@Tim *******
sos thought you was marriedTim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Vinny *************
no not yet mybe next year but l had a bad device with an English girl and I'm a little nervous about getting married so need time but would like to do 3 months in Thailand and 3 months working in England but not shore if its best to go for a 12 month visa with multiple entries or just a 90 day visa each time l come at the momentJohn *****
@Tim *******
learn from the first marriage, nothing to gain everything to loseReply to
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