What is the best visa option for Canadian retirees wishing to stay in Thailand for 24 months?

@David *********

that is exactly what they are trying to do.

@Chris ******

@Maxine-Roy ***************

also Canadian and would suggest you follow this. Difference is as Canadians you don't need to put the $ in a Thai bank, you can still get income verification from the Canadian embassy or consulate to bring to immigration. We both got 90 day Non O while in Canada, when we did our first extension went to the consulate, got them to verify income and married status. Went to immigration and got a retirement extension for my husband and trailing spouse for me. The other option is the LTR - wealthy pensioners if your income qualifies for it. You can DM me if you want more info.

@Chris ******

do exactly what Chris says but you actually only need to get the OA visa in Canada and the day before it expires you leave Thailand and come back with another year Visa stamp on entry. Every time you enter throughout that first year you will get a one-year stamp.

There's no need to put any money in the bank in this first 2 years. If you want to travel after you get the last year long extension you can just go down and get a single or multiple reentry permit depending on your requirements.

When the two years are up there's plenty of options for staying longer and it's at this time you put the money in the bank if you want to stay. Actually you put the money in 2-3 months before your last stamp expires.

Then to change over to the long-term in country Visa, leave Thailand and come back after the final expiry date, you will get 30 days and as soon as you arrive go to immigration to change over to the non-o retirement Visa.

@John *********

bullshit !!!!!!

Don’t post crap that is just talk and not law

Maybe Thais will make a new law that any foreigner wearing a baseball cap will have to pay a daily tax ….could happen !

@John *********

not if under retirement visa, and your income is derived from abroad in either savings or pension.

Why 2 years.....?

@John *********

lol, get a grip on yourself. No, you won't.

@John *********

and maybe they won't be required to file a tax return....

@Ann ***********

inte none Non A O its Non O A

@Cheri ****************

get a 3 month O or OA visa and then a one year retirement extension. And welcome to thailand