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What type of visa should my friend apply for if he is married to a Thai woman and has a low pension?
Hi moderators I have a question from my FB-less friend. Which type of Visa is best for him to apply for. He is married to a Thai woman, has 400,000 but receives a lower pension than the stated requirement. Is the Thai-wife the best solution? Thank you in advance for your for your coming responses.
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The best visa option for your friend, who is married to a Thai woman and has a lower pension, would depend on several factors. If he is over 50, he might consider applying for a retirement visa (Non-O visa) with a lower monthly income requirement, or he can apply for a Non-O visa based on marriage by meeting the financial requirements, specifically having 400,000 THB saved in a Thai bank account for at least 2 months. His pension amount may not be relevant if he meets the other criteria.
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Karel *****
OPThank you all for the information.
Terry ********
If over 50 and can stretch to 800k, I recommend getting a Retirement 90 day O visa and extending it in Thailand. A lot less onerous hassle to extend annually too.
Steven ***************
400k is for a spouse extension, not a visa. Visa financial requirements vary on which country you apply in. Some have none, some have a min amount in bank.
Steve *******
First he needs the Non Imm O visa based on marriage and then with the 400,000bt seasoned in a Thai bank for 2 months he can apply for a 1 year extention of stay. His low pension is irrelevant.
Kathy ****************
If he is over 50 he can do a one year retirement visa and only have to have 2,500 US dollars in the bank each month
Marie ********
@Kathy ***************
can anyone do this or is it only if you have thai spouse...ive just never heard of this b4...thank you..Terry ********
@Kathy ***************
A lot less onerous Thai hassle to extend it annually too.
Garrett ***********
He either needs 400k in a Thai bank OR meet the income requirement, not both for a Non-O based on marriage.
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