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What steps should I take to move to Thailand, particularly regarding visa options?

Visa options Non-Immigrant O visa Retirement visa Business visa Permanent residency Immigration process Expat advice

Oct 2, 2025

7 months ago

Alan ********

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Hi.group thanks for adding me/Alan from Montréal Canada..want to move to Thaïlande..but it is complicated to know what to do what steps. & visa et.. would greatly aporeciate some info ..thanks

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Alan from Montréal is seeking guidance on relocating to Thailand, particularly concerning the steps and visa requirements. Community members suggest the 90-day Non-Immigrant O visa for retirees aged 50 and above with a monthly income of at least 65,000 baht. Additionally, for long-term residents, setting up a business (non-B visa) may lead to permanent residency or citizenship, providing more benefits than a retirement visa.

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If you plan stay here over 10 years. I would go non b company route and setup business here and going forward to permanent residency or even to citizenship. Retirement visa holders are tourists rest of their lifes.. You can benefit local social security etc rest of your life when you choose non b route👍

7 months ago

Maxim ***********

Alan, unless you are over 50, don't do it. It's too complicated to stay long term.

7 months ago

Jan ******************

If you are at least 50 years of age and have a verifiable monthly income equivalent to a minimum of 65,000 baht, you may apply for a 90-day Non-Immigrant O visa on the basis of retirement. Upon arrival in Thailand, it is essential that you open a Thai bank account and deposit a minimum of 800,000 baht at the earliest opportunity. These funds must remain in your account for at least two months prior to submitting an application for your initial one-year extension of stay at the Immigration in Thailand.

This constitutes the first fundamental step; subsequent requirements may be addressed in due course.

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