Hi, I have been married to my Thai wife 25 yrs next month. She has lived hear in the UK for most of that time.I am currently building our house in Thailand. I have the land, I have built the boundary walls & raised the ground level ready for the house build to start. I am due to retire in 3 yrs. What would be the visa I need to stay the longest time without renewing?? If it’s only a few months the I don’t want to waste money building for nothing. What would my best option please?
Thanks Mick A
TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster, married to a Thai citizen and planning to retire in Thailand, seeks advice on obtaining a visa that allows for extended stays without frequent renewals. Various responses suggest considering a retirement visa or a marriage visa, both requiring annual renewals but differing in deposit requirements. Alternatives like the Elite or Long-Term Resident visas are also discussed, which offer longer durations but come at higher costs. Most commenters agree that annual paperwork is necessary regardless of the visa type.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
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