Visa advice please!
I am a USA citizen and plan to visit the Kingdom in September. I plan to stay until mid-November returning to the USA for the Thanksgiving holiday. After Thanksgiving, back to Ko Kood for years? Functionally I have retired, but a few projects require me to travel 4-5 times each year (my compensation will easily pass the Thai retirement standard). Comments on which visa (s) to pursue?
TLDR : Answer Summary
A USA citizen planning to stay in Thailand from September to mid-November and then return frequently for projects should consider several visa options. A Non-O visa may be suitable if over 50, requiring a Thai bank account balance of 800,000 baht. Alternatively, a multi-entry Non-O retirement visa could be beneficial. Another option is the Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa, which many recommend if eligible. For frequent travel, using visa-free entry and extending stays in Thailand may be more economical than obtaining a visa, especially if leaving and re-entering the country multiple times.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.