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What visa do I need to live permanently in Thailand and how can I obtain it?
Which visa is need for living permanently in Thailand and how I will get?
Answer summary
To live permanently in Thailand, options include the Retirement Visa for those over 50 with certain financial requirements, and the Thailand Elite Visa for younger individuals who can afford it. Permanent Residency is also an option, but generally challenging to obtain. Many commenters advise researching and consulting with experts or agents for personalized guidance.
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Carlos *********
Marry Thai lady
Haroon ***************
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Andy *******
The purple one
JP *******
Just be a baller and get the elite visa. Life is good at the top!
Sonny ******
Buy yearly visa get the good visa agent
John ********
It's called the immortal visa , apply to The Budda personally , and remember 100,000 bhat is required on application . Or send it directly to my bank account and I will put in a good word for you ! 😁
Mark *******
Do some work yourself before asking others.
Peter *****************
Best option.Married an old cow with adults children and ask children sponsor your visa.No need 80k in bank.
Anna *********
Ridiculous question How on earth can we know when you provide no information
Andrew ********
Can someone explain to me why people in a group is responding to someone asking a question and your response is try Google, jist answer the question as asked all you can do. Perhaps they have googled and want another point of view opinions options they may not understand
Martin ********
@Andrew *******
totally agree with you there's nothing better than getting advice from people who have actually gone through it. Otherwise what is the purpose of this group 🤷♂️
Wayne *******
@Andrew *******
Not sure if you have noticed but society is becoming increasingly idiotic. While most of us recognise there are no stupid questions, becuse if someone doesnt know something, they need to or have to ask a question to find out, right?What this person has done is basically asked someone to do the work he should be doing himself! Anyone can figure out what they need to enter a country by searching google, hes got wifi or he wouldnt be able to ask on here!!! If one has searched google and found all the FACTS they require (no grey areas) but want some more intricate info, then fine, ask away for peoples personal experiences
If someone cannot figure out what the requirements are for themselves, or at least work out close to whats required, are you confident they should be wandering around an airport by themself?
The intelligence level of questions being asked on here on a regular basis are actually worrying
Anna *********
@Andrew *******
how do you answer a question that has no detailsHe could be a 17 year old multi millionaire or a 54 single man with no job no saving and no income Seriously what would you suggest
Martin ********
@Anna ********
ask him then, if you're a helpful decent person 👍🏻
Tom *******
@Anna ********
The first question is the starting point. What's the point of this group if you can't ask questions? Point somebody in the right direction instead of finding ways to complicate everything Karen.Andrew ********
@Anna ********
answer the question at hand they ask all you need to do is that simple 😉 you are reading too much into this. Your life must be complicatedAnna *********
@Andrew *******
no it wasn’t, a few options were suggestedAndrew ********
@Anna ********
excuse me the question was answered several times by others, you clearly dont read. I just pointed out what I did like it or not that's a you issueAnna *********
@Andrew *******
you try answering the question rather than criticising others you patronising pratt 😀
Porky ******
If you’re interested in a Long Term Residency or Permanent Residency Permit a very important question arises.
Are you stinking rich and have the time and patience to learn to speak, read & write Thai proficiently??
Are you stinking rich and have the time and patience to learn to speak, read & write Thai proficiently??
Ho ******
None. Longest is 20 y TPV.
Greg ***********
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Richard ************
Retirement visa, chat me let's talk, there is a way we do it now
Sonja ******
Depends on your age, retirement visa
Jo **********
there is no visa that allows you to live here permanently. Nonsense comments
Alexey **********
How old are you? If below 50 y.o. and you don't plan to work in Thailand you can obtain Thailand Elite visa for 5-10-20 years (600.000-800.000-1.000.000THB). Now Elite visa is eligible for Pakistani citizens too. If 50+ y.o. and you have 800.000THB at Thai bank you can get retirement visa. If you have Thai girlfriend you can marry her but you need to show 400.000THB.
Thomas *******
@Alexey *********
you elite prices are very outdated. It's 900k for a 5 year and a 20 year is 5 million baht and invitation only.
Jeremy ********
The PR will get you a lifetime in Thailand
Cole *********
Listen to some visa videos on YouTube pick the one that fits your situation and get an agent or lawyer to process it for you
Ian *****
Yo it post several different Q's to different groups.
Ralph *******
The elite visa is the easiest if you can afford it.
Living there permanently is a little more tricky. If you are over 50 then you can get one of the retirement visas.
DTV is another option but you can’t stay permanently with it.
In most cases you can’t work. You would need a work permit.
Living there permanently is a little more tricky. If you are over 50 then you can get one of the retirement visas.
DTV is another option but you can’t stay permanently with it.
In most cases you can’t work. You would need a work permit.
Hans *********
@Ralph ******
I got dtv its relatively cheap,easy,gives you as many returns as you want ,can't stay over 180 days,can get a 180 day extension though..if you want a bank account,drivers license it'll cost at a visa serviceAndreas *********
@Ralph ******
you can't work on ANY of the visas you listed - you won't even get a work permit issuedRalph *******
@Andreas ********
If you can get a job offer with a work permit then you change your visa. The author hasn’t said that he wants to work but I suspect that’s the intention.Andreas *********
@Ralph ******
a foreigner first needs a Non-Imm-B visa, in order to apply for a work permit. So, in order to change the visa or receive a Non-Imm-B visa, a foreigners needs to invalidate his existing visa or stay permit, which in most cases is done by exiting Thailand without a re-entry permit
Bryce *******
@Ralph ******
Good answer.Andreas *********
@Bryce ******
I'd say it is not such a good answer, most of all the last sentence doesn't make any sense . . . . . . .as you can't work on ANY of the visas Ralph listed - you won't even get a work permit issuedBryce *******
@Andreas ********
He distinctly said "in most cases you can't work", and doesn't everyone know you don't (usually) come to Thailand to work? He was also up front admitting it's "a little more tricky" trying to stay permanently. But alas, it IS doable.
Brett *****
Google do own research information you have given is limited
Todd *********
all you need is here
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Chad **********
@Todd ********
this is awesome. Not moving yet but would definitely consider using it.Todd *********
@Chad *********
it's a great visa, but a distant second to LTR if you qualify it. **********************
Chad **********
How it looks to me is you have to buy property in Thailand to qualify for LTR. Is that correct?
Chad **********
@Todd ********
I will check that out also
Michael **********
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