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What type of visa should I apply for as a retired expat with a Thai partner and freelance work?

Thai visa options Retirement visa Non-O visa Marriage visa Visa exemption Freelance work visa

Nov 30, 2024

a year ago

Peter *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi ,

I just retired @65 

I have a Thai partner (living together in Europe for last 3 years , will marry sometime this year ) , I also have a freelance job working 2 months on 2 months off which visa should I apply for ?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A retired expat with a Thai partner living together in Europe has multiple visa options. Suggestions include applying for a Non-O visa with multiple entries, particularly if planning to maintain bank finances in their home country. Another option discussed is using visa exemption if traveling every two months. The possibility of a marriage visa is also mentioned, which doesn't require a large bank balance.

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Jo **********

you can a get multiple entry visa for one year based on marriage. No need to have the 400k in the bank

a year ago

Brian *********

My vote would be the non OA multiple entry from your home country. Then you can keep your finances in your home bank which is preferred if it generates interest.

Each time you leave you should get a new 1 year stamp for up to 2 years maintaining the insurance requirement.

a year ago

Phil ******

Many questions about what is suitable for your circumstance. Maybe dtv or retirement or marriage.

a year ago

Peter *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Phil *****

yep those are the choices available to me

a year ago

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Peter *********

Ralph *******

If you are leaving Thailand every 2 months then you could use visa exemption. Many people in your circumstance are doing this. But I don’t think it’s the right way to do it.

a year ago

Michael ********

@Ralph ******

they will eventually stop you and tell you no more without correct visa

a year ago

Ralph *******

@Michael *******

Yes, I suspect so. But I talked with someone who was doing just this (maybe one month on and one month off) just using visa exemptions and had been doing it for 4 years, as had several of his friends. I guess it’s just when will they stop you, which we don’t know.

a year ago

Michael ********

@Ralph ******

Yes i did it for about 12 years but tbey were not so many people coming then and then was pulled over twice about it and told no more.

a year ago

Ralph *******

@Michael *******

Hope you resolved it will a suitable visa.

a year ago

Michael ********

@Ralph ******

Yes