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What is the best visa option for buying and moving to Thailand with a wife over 50?
What's the best way to go for visa. Wife is over 50 and I'm nearly there wanting to buy and move this year?
Any help would be great Thanks in advance.
Any help would be great Thanks in advance.
Answer summary
For expats over 50 looking to move to Thailand, applying for a Non-O 90-day Visa from your home country is the best approach. This requires proof of funds, personal details, flight info, and accommodation upon application. Once in Thailand, you can extend the visa for 12 months by setting up a Thai bank account and depositing 800,000 Baht for at least 60 days. You also have the option of a Non-OA visa, especially if your spouse is over 50, but this requires health insurance. For married couples, the Non-O visa is simpler and avoids the insurance issue. Depending on circumstances, there may also be options for dependent visas.
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Cris ******
As per visas, tons of comments on that. As for buying and moving here. Do not buy. At least not right away. Rent rent rent.
Paul *******
If your married you can apply for non O. the non OA requires insurance which later can become an issue. get the O visa and apply for marriage extension
John **********
See a lawyer
John **********
As you're not yet 50 your wife could apply for a Non-OA visa based on age, and you could apply for a Non-O visa as her dependant.
Paul *******
@John *********
If your married you can apply for non O. the non OA requires insurance whick later can become an issue. get the O visa and apply for spouse.John **********
@Paul ******
many thai embassies won't issue a dependant visa if the principal is on a Non-OPaul *******
@John *********
Is his wife Thai or not? If not he can still get a visa as a dependant. It would be very simple if he stated his wifes nationality but to be fair, who gives AF.John **********
@Paul ******
no. But if his wife were thai her age is not relevant so why would he mention it?Paul *******
@John *********
What's the best way to go for visa. Wife is over 50 and I'm nearly there wanting to buy and move this year?Did you miss wife?
John **********
@Paul ******
he's obviously not married to a ThaiPaul *******
@John *********
If your married to a THai it's non O, if your going for retirement it's Non OARoly *********
OP@John *********
yes that's what I thought was just hoping to confirm that. ThankyouJo **********
your wife older than you??
Chris *******
Jo Clemente and?
Roly *********
OPJo Clemente yes is that a problem?
Jo **********
Roly Rolston mine too someone made the comment to me that it was rare
Ant ***********
This advice is for those over 50
100% easier & cheaper to apply for a Suitable retirement Visa from your home country
When you are ready to come - Apply for a Non-O 90 day Visa from the Thai Embassy in your home country about 30 days before departure.
When applying online you will need to show the required funds in any bank account , some personal details & Flight details & proof of first nights accommodation .
Once approved & arrive in Thailand you have 90 days to organise for the 12 month extension
No.1 requirement is
You need to set up a Thai bank account & deposit 800K Baht for at least 60 days to satisfy the extension
Go to the bank of choice & ask them what they require to open an account
For a Non-O Visa or extension
There is no Insurance required , it’s a personal choice for you to organise when you are in Thailand
You can also come to Thailand on a tourist Visa & get it converted to a Non-O retirement Visa for a much higher cost
100% easier & cheaper to apply for a Suitable retirement Visa from your home country
When you are ready to come - Apply for a Non-O 90 day Visa from the Thai Embassy in your home country about 30 days before departure.
When applying online you will need to show the required funds in any bank account , some personal details & Flight details & proof of first nights accommodation .
Once approved & arrive in Thailand you have 90 days to organise for the 12 month extension
No.1 requirement is
You need to set up a Thai bank account & deposit 800K Baht for at least 60 days to satisfy the extension
Go to the bank of choice & ask them what they require to open an account
For a Non-O Visa or extension
There is no Insurance required , it’s a personal choice for you to organise when you are in Thailand
You can also come to Thailand on a tourist Visa & get it converted to a Non-O retirement Visa for a much higher cost
Ron ******
Ant W Tailor Non-O does not require health insurance.
Ant ***********
Ron Duke
Correct
Correct
Richard ********
Apply for a retirement visas through your Thai Embassy before you leave. Easy.
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