What is the best visa option for a UK citizen married to a Thai national looking to relocate to Thailand?

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Sep 24, 2021

3 years ago

Carl ********

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Hi can anyone advise me the best visa to enter Thailand with am married to a Thai national been together 10 we have a home and everything in Thailand currently I am in the uk waiting to go my dilemma is do I just get 30 day tourist visa and 1 month travel insurance then. Go for the marriage visa because we meet all the requirements or do I apply for the o visa book a 90 day trip also have to get 3 months corvid travel insurance either way I am basically emigrating to Thailand I am 66 so will be on my pension at Christmas we meet with he financial requirements it’s just a case of been advised on the best visa to enter Thailand with the 30 day is no he cheapest option any advice would be appreciated

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The inquiry concerns the best visa choice for a UK citizen married to a Thai national, considering options like a 30-day tourist visa, a marriage visa, and a NON-O visa. The individual is weighing the benefits of these visas based on factors such as costs, duration, insurance requirements, and age. Responses suggest that the NON-O visa might be the most suitable option, offering fewer complications around return tickets and better aligning with residency plans.

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Dennis ********

Yes, I like the way it's done. People that are fully Vaccinated need Covid Insurance same as Unvaccinated.

3 years ago

Carl ********

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@Dennis *******

so am I reading this right iff I come on a o visa for 90 days I will need travel corvid insurance to cover that period and then require my marriage visa I can actually enter Thailand. On a one way ticket don’t need to buy a return because we meet all the visa requirements ie financial wise. Have a home 🏡 to and my wife will get my name in the yellow book

James ********

correct

Michael ********

get your non thai pink ID card done same time as yellow book most provinces its same office and same paperwork.

3 years ago

Carl ********

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@Michael *******

thanks for your help

3 years ago

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Carl ********

Michael ********

With Non O from UK you wont need to purchase a return ticket and will need 3 months insurance about 6000 baht. (Need check 90 days cannot remember exactly)

Tourist visa insurance depends on your return ticket.

Prices are approximate and costs are axa from arawan namak

30 days 2600

60 days 4200

90 days 6000.

Not sure if your age will be a factor. Need to check.

Personally i would enter on non O. Messing around with return tickets getting refunds etc is a pain

3 years ago

Carl ********

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@Michael *******

thanks for that

3 years ago

Michael ********

@Carl *******

depends upon embassy as well, just did my COE through singapore and they were insisting i needed 1 year covid insurance even though had only 5 weeks left on my visa.

3 years ago

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Michael ********

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