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What visa options are available for a foreigner looking to move to Thailand for a long-term relationship?

Hannes ***********
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Hello members and Thailand visa i just have a question about my situation i have 3 years a relation with my Thai girlfriend and decide to move to that country i sold my home at belgium and like to stay for long time to Thailand withs visa you recomend?
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A member is considering relocating to Thailand to be with their Thai girlfriend after selling their home in Belgium. They are seeking advice on potential visa options suitable for long-term stays. Comments suggest various considerations such as age and income, with recommendations including obtaining a marriage visa, exploring retirement options if over 50, or applying for a Non-O visa with the requisite financial proof. There are also comments cautioning about financial stability before making the move.
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Henrik *****
Henrik *****
Not straight forward until you are married or over 50.
Jeffrey ************
Jeffrey ************
Check your RTE website for options..
Luc ************
Luc ************
Had je dat niet even beter in de Belgische groepen gevraagd?
Todd *********
Todd *********
Great idea!!! Belgium really sucks except the beer and fries, so great choice! Get a good agent and enjoy!
Phil ********
Phil ********
Get married.
Lennart **********
Lennart **********
Hannes ***********
Hannes ***********
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Thanks for the info already some ask more info wath can i say i am 46 and she is 40 we meat each other 3 years ago and grow closer every year so i decide to started over with her at Thailand it's easyer for her and it's a beautiful country so after long talking it's going to happen this year my appartement it's for sale and like to stay there but i read and hear a lot off diverent opinions and sometimes it feels like it's not easy for a male foreigner to stay with your girlfriend wife there so that's the reason i like to hear some advies our opinions from members who are more informed about it for the moment I don't have a job over there but iff i sell my place i have a little bit inkom to survive but the most important for my it's how i can stay for long time there iff possible for the rest off my live
Frans ******
Frans ******
@Hannes **********
my friend stay we're you are all these people don't know what day talk a bout unless you are a millionaire
Nick **********
Nick **********
@Hannes **********
From what I understand you just don't have enough money to live off. Better keep your appartment for the moment and save money first and make a decent plan.

Selling your apoartment in Belgium => seems like you need the money, which means you don't have enough.

You use the words " if I sell my place I have a little bit of income to survive". So then after everything is gone, then what ?

Just stay in Belgium for the time and go on holiday during the winter months.
Hannes ***********
Hannes ***********
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@Bradley ********
thanks will think about it but it's not possible to have one visa for long time ?
Jan ******************
Jan ******************
@Hannes **********
You have to have pass 50 years or married thai to get a long stay (Non O) visa. You also have to show proof that your monthly income is minimum 65K thb a month ore else you need 800K in a thai bank. If you’re married the amounts is
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Bo *******
Bo *******
@Hannes **********
it is but very expensive, called VIP visa and can get, 5,10 and 20 years. kallas Elite visa anc cost from 900.000 B up to 2.5 miljoner B.
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Bo ******
LTR far better and far less expensive than ‘elite’
Stuart ***********
Stuart ***********
If you are over 50 and can invest 800,000 baht here, you can get a retirement visa.
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Stuart **********
or just get an agent and don’t bother with the silliness
Stuart ***********
Stuart ***********
@Todd ********
each to their own Todd. I was explaining the legal method.
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Stuart **********
your agent can explain it to you also
Olivier ********
Olivier ********
Niet getrouwd? Geen kinderen? Dan denk ik studentenvisum.
Declan **********
Declan **********
You will need give more information if you want serious informative answers. No one can really answer this based on what little information you've given.
Aake **********
Aake **********
It depends on various things like age and income
Steve *******
Steve *******
@Aake *********
he said he is 46....and has an apartment for sale - so not a house owner. but who knows.

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