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What is the process for obtaining a 10-year visa in Thailand for retirees?
hello , i am now settled in udon with my dutch wife , and i can get a one year visa here at the immigration service ! we would actually like a 10 year visa, but that lady said it was difficult! but said earns the year visa, and 10 years probably goes another way! and is not interesting to her, I don't believe her! we are both retired! could someone tell me what the path is and what we have to hand in on papers and what the costs are? Thank you in advance, greetings Ruud and Saskia
Answer summary
The post discusses the desire of an expat couple (Ruud and Saskia) settled in Udon, Thailand, to obtain a long-term visa (preferably a 10-year visa). They currently have a one-year visa but were informed by an immigration officer that the 10-year visa process is complicated. The conversation explores different visa options available, including the long-term resident (LTR) visa and the non-immigrant O-X visa specifically for Dutch citizens. Various commenters provide insights on costs, documentation, and the advantages of different visa types, emphasizing an annual fee of 5,000 THB for the LTR and less frequent reporting requirements compared to yearly visas.
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Barnaby *******
I just got the LTR -retirement category-$1600 USD-fee-good for 10 years-upload all documents online-BOI and Consulate-1 year reporting
Todd *********
@Barnaby ******
and if you leave the country, the one year resets… fantastic
John ******
for longtime the ox visa, the new ltr visa (4 differernt types) are possible.Elitevisa possible too.
Stan *******
Udon immigration is distinctly lazy
Todd *********
Easy.
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Russell *******
Retirement visa is 1900 baht per year.
Todd *********
@Russell ******
that’s part of why LTR is so much better.Russell *******
@Todd ********
Why ?
Chris *****
Can the 80K come from savings to someone over 50, or does it have to come from drawing on a pension? You can't draw pensions until 55 in the UK.
Todd *********
@Russell ******
you can do it in 5 mins 4x annually… But why would you if your don’t need to? Do you prefer FastTrack at airports or standing in line? Do you like going to your bank and getting all your paperwork arranged to stand in line at immigration? Or prefer a couple of days at the beach? LTR is 50k for 10 years unlimited entry. No million dollar investment. Just need $80k income… best visa in Thailand now
Russell *******
@Todd ********
you can do 90 day report online 5 minutes. It doesn't take much time to go to the bank and ask for statements. Multi enter permit 1500 baht . 5 k annually ? Plus 1 million dollar investment , no ?Todd *********
@Russell ******
no visits to immigration. No 90 day check ins. Provide income statements once every 5 years only. Unlimited entry. FastTrack entry. All for 5k annually. Pretty ideal
Nick **********
If you are Dutch, you also have the option of non-immigrant O-X for 10 years instead of LTR.
In my opinion, the yearly extension of non-O based on over 50 (retirement) is still much better value than either LTR or O-X. But maybe you could find it worth it - only you can decide what is best for you :
In my opinion, the yearly extension of non-O based on over 50 (retirement) is still much better value than either LTR or O-X. But maybe you could find it worth it - only you can decide what is best for you :
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Nick **********
Ադամ ********
Not interested in investing $500k usd in Thai govt bonds
Judy *******
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