What visa options are available for a 58-year-old expat planning to marry a Thai citizen in Thailand?

Married in September

Birthday in October, so when are you moving?

If a Thai works in any government field, they do get a pension. My partner will get this when she retires.

Retirement or marriage visa

She is 22

NON - O married with Thai

Cheaper to rent wife than to own.

🙈 bro bro bro . Be very careful I know not every thai is like it . But don't buy any assets in Thailand . Hide them / rent them in your own country and take the income from it to live in Thailand . So so May horror stories

If your married the married visa

You have many options so I won't tell you which is best. I am on a DTV which is a good five year option and pretty low cost. However, finances are harder since you cannot open a Thai bank account.

Why don't you ask her? She's Thai right?

DONT MARRY HER

SPREAD YOUER SELF AROUND

THANK ME LATER 😉

Don’t do that

Dont know about the marrying ,but retiremen visa thecway to go

I also married to Thai but keep Non-O retirement for hassle-free

Non-O retirement visa from 50yo. with 800k baht, untouched, in a Thai bank account. Marriage visa is also an option (half the bank funds I think) but a lot more paperwork.

Go to You Tube/ search videos for Moving to Thailand. Look for videos by Cal he tells you everything you will need to know!

Is the LTR visa better???

LTR

Have you looked at the official Thai Embassy website for your country? Start there.

Don’t do it

I reckon buy the Thai elite. Way better than retirement visa without any onus on you to maintain 800k in the account. And it offers your full independence with perks

Time to wake up.

Spouse visa,only need 40k per month not 65k,and 400k not 800k per year to renew your visa,it’s a no brainer..I talk from experience

Are you retired by that age, get a non-o retired before you get here, then open a bank account for your THB 800,000 for extension based on retirement, that is the best route for you if you are retired.

Running

There loads marriage visa dvt visa and retirement visa.

Don't bring sand to the beach.Thhere are plenty of women to choose from.

Yeah dont get the married one, it costs too much ))

Consider a retirement visa for more freedom and independence. Absolutely do NOT get a marriage Visa. After the marriage has run its course your longevity in Thailand would otherwise be dependent on a moody female. Not a pleasant situation to be in.

You must come to Thailand with a Non O visa then you can ask here for a marriage or retirement visa.

STAY SINGLE , KEEP YOUR FREEDOM

90 DAY NON -O- IMMIGRANT BASED ON RETIREMENT

Retirement visa - less hoops to jump through - if you get marriage visa its alot more paperwork and your wife has to be present. If marriage ends so does your visa

Been here 4 years living my Thai GF. I can’t justify material visa is such a pain in the ass

good luck all the best

Do retirement and don’t move on to Thai wife to much paperwork every year. I made that mistake going back to retirement next year.

People don’t come on here asking for life advice just visa advice

well you are pretty old. whats the age difference.

as a 30 young kid, I m worried about your marriage more than the visa decision. 😂

Bring her to your country, so she can qualify for retirement benefits and she will understand how we work for retirement, in Thailand they don't have government pension!!!

Yes

Non O retirement, marriage visa puts her in control. Can be a big mistake as I. All things you want to have as much control as possible.

Village wedding or getting the certificate??

A good Thai girl will treat you like gold. Far better than almost any US lady. Beware of city girls and bar girls though. Some can run you through the mill just the same as US bar girls. Good luck.

I am maried to a thai, and had all kin of visa, the las time I had a 90 visa from my country, then once in thailand got a 1 year visa single entry, then went for a bank account, then retirement visa 1900Bath, need to put 800K Bath in bank for 3 month or a proof of revenu to cover, then one year later maried visa,1900 Bath, only need 400k Bath in bank, in both case you have to present yourself every 90 day to imigration free of charges,

Done

Retirement

Not Just Thais ! Any Asian Woman ! As Long As Your In Thailand ALL YOU WILL EVER BE IS A FOREIGNER ! AND You Will Place 7th In Importance To Her & Her Family After The Dog. BUT If It Makes You Feel Any Better "You'll Get To Pay For Everything. EVERYTHING !

Watch out for the “ sin sod “ for her parents

If you let her know your bank balance that is fatal

Simon Edhouse

Retirement Visa.. way best option. Sorry for speaking out of turn.. BUT be very very careful about "getting married to your Thai girl friend".. I have heard so so so many stories about the negative outcomes that usually arise from this situation.

Maintaining tight control of your finances and absolutely everything, involving all living arrangements and innevitable nexus with prospective inlaws, is a veritable, potential mine field.

Stay independent totally.. be prudent and extremely cautious.

Good luck.👍👍👍👍👍

Being married to a Thai citizen allows you to apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa (O) (Marriage/Family), ideal for long-term residency. This visa is initially issued for 90 days, extendable for up to one year (12 months) at the immigration office within Thailand.

Key points about the Marriage Visa (Non-O):

Financial Requirements: For a one-year extension, you must demonstrate a monthly income of at least approximately 40,000 THB or have

400,000 THB in a Thai bank account for at least two months prior to the application.

Documentation: You will need your passport, Thai marriage certificate, photos of the couple together, and your spouse's identity documents.

Process: It is usually obtained first at a Thai embassy abroad and then extended there.

Benefits: It allows you to live with your spouse and, if you meet the requirements, provides access to naturalization or permanent residency.

Retirement Visa.. way best option. Sorry for speaking out of turn.. BUT be very very careful about "getting married to your Thai girl friend".. I have heard so so so many stories about the negative outcomes that usually arise from this situation.

Maintaining tight control of your finances and absolutely everything, involving all living arrangements and innevitable nexus with prospective inlaws, is a veritable, potential mine field.

Stay independent totally.. be prudent and extremely cautious.

Good luck.

Google is your friend!!!👍

Stay for awhile and then make your mind up what you want to do

STUPID DECISION, NAIL of YOUR GRAVE MAN.

Way less paperwork with non-o based on retirement.

Also like if you start on visa extempt, then you need to all kind of stuff before you guys can marry and open bank etc

But if you start with non-o based on retirement that you can apply from your own country and open your bank account. Then walk down to your local immigration and ask requirements for one year extension and repeat that to end of time.

Retirement Visa is best for you

Retirement visa, just be over 50 and have some money in the bank

Non O Visa…look it up Thai Immigration website. Made same move 2 years ago….

Easy … a retired visa . Non O…from 50 onwards…