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What is the cheapest visa option for a couple looking to live in Thailand for several months each year?

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Apr 16, 2025

3 days ago

Fred ******

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What is the cheapest visa to get for a couple wanting to live in Thailand for the next five years sporadically, like 3 months to 9 months a year.  Would it be cheaper to just stay 30 days and extend and do visa runs to neighboring countries or apply for a retirement visa or some kind of digital nomad visa or something else I haven’t considered?  Cheaper the better is our priority.  We don’t mind traveling and living in neighboring countries.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The question seeks advice on the cheapest visa options for a couple wanting to live sporadically in Thailand for several years, considering alternatives like visa runs, retirement visas, or digital nomad visas. Responses include suggestions for various visa types like multiple entry tourist visas, non-O visas, and the digital nomad visa, highlighting the complexities and potential issues with each option.

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Crispus *********

bottom line is Thailand doesn't want foreigners to stay longer than 30 days. all surrounding nations have a more friendly visa system. I've been to all of them. I love Thailand but not more than Laos or Korea or Japan. The first thing Thailand needs to do is phase out the weed curse on the land.

a day ago

Jim ********

@Crispus ********

Man I just picked up a FIVE YEAR visa for Thailand. So easy. So cheap

a day ago

Crispus *********

@Jim *******

the DTV. 500,000 baht plus 10k baht.

a day ago

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Crispus *********

Thai is broken. go to the Philippines. you can stay for 3 years on one visa for $200

a day ago

Ken *********

Multiple entry, 6 month tourist visa. That’s what I do. Just have to leave the country a couple times. Takes like 15 minutes online and you’re done . You’re only allowed to stay in Thailand for up to two months then you have to leave and come back. i hear stories all the time about Farang Running across the border to get a stamp and come back . Trying to undermine the system is just ignorant.

2 days ago

Tae'lur ********

There’s a digital nomad visa bro that exactly fits that description lol valid up to 5 years, allows you to come and go sporadically etc