Answered2 years ago
What visa options are available for living in Thailand for six months while owning a condo?
Any thoughts on a visa to live there for 6 months in my own condo. And live 6 months back in Australia. Any advice would be great. Cheers I’m 49yrs old. Haven’t bought the condo yet.
Answer summary
The post discusses the options for obtaining a visa to live in Thailand for six months while considering purchasing a condo. Most comments suggest caution regarding the purchase, recommending renting instead until more research is done. The DTV visa is mentioned as a good option that allows multiple entries and 180 days of stay per entry. Users emphasize the need for thorough research on visa rules and the potential tax implications of staying in Thailand for over 186 days.
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Peter *********
Contact Thai Visa centre..I just got my 12 Visa with them
.. excellent ! Also be careful of your tax status if staying more than 6 months (186 days). Im in the same boat as you.. but don't own a Condo
.. excellent ! Also be careful of your tax status if staying more than 6 months (186 days). Im in the same boat as you.. but don't own a Condo
Brook ********
Don’t be in a hurry to buy a condo.
Strongly urge you to consider entering Thailand visa exempt for now and consider a Non O visa based on retirement when you turn 50.
Strongly urge you to consider entering Thailand visa exempt for now and consider a Non O visa based on retirement when you turn 50.
Sean *******
Don't buy it.
Laurie ***************
1 year-get a retirement visa!
David ********
@Laurie **************
he's 49 not 50 ...
Jim ********
Have you done any research on your own?
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Ste *******
Money, lots of money!
Garry ********
Probably better of talking to thai immigration, cost nothing to ask the question there and get the right options available, if you have a thai partner , just buy 1 Ria in rural area can be as cheap as 65k baht pending on location and build a house that suits your needs, it's very doable with 100k Aussie dollars.
David *******
It’s great that you are starting your research, but it’s sad that so much information is posted as fact when it’s just not accurate. For example - DTV gives you 180 days per entry, unlimited entries; DTV is not always simple to obtain. It can be IF you qualify; DTV you do NOT need employment in Thailand. Employment in Thailand is forbidden but remote work is allowed.
Aaron *******
DTV gives you six months.
Rod ***********
Long term lease, then make your mind up, once bought, hard to sell.
Bunny *****
Thoughts on visa. Depends on how much you're willing to spend.
Thoughts on condo. If you're willing to buy, have the money to buy. Don't mind that it works like a lease, which is obviously cheaper than monthly rental. Personally I don't mind since all the buildings in my country are 99 years shelf life and cost minimum 25 million baht for a studio. It's way cheaper for me here.
The only thing I would advice against. I did the 6 months in out. My condo unit was really dirty and dusty and black when I came back. Although I shut everything and even put in a door gap sealer thing you get on lazada. Even the toilet seat was black even though I closed it. Had to stay in the hotel 3 days till I engaged a condo cleaning service. Bought a new bed as well.
Thoughts on condo. If you're willing to buy, have the money to buy. Don't mind that it works like a lease, which is obviously cheaper than monthly rental. Personally I don't mind since all the buildings in my country are 99 years shelf life and cost minimum 25 million baht for a studio. It's way cheaper for me here.
The only thing I would advice against. I did the 6 months in out. My condo unit was really dirty and dusty and black when I came back. Although I shut everything and even put in a door gap sealer thing you get on lazada. Even the toilet seat was black even though I closed it. Had to stay in the hotel 3 days till I engaged a condo cleaning service. Bought a new bed as well.
Toon *********
@Bunny ****
this was in bangkok?Bunny *****
@Toon ********
Bangkok. On Nut. I honestly have no idea why it got so dusty and black. I live on the 24th floor if it helps.
Robert *********
Six months multiple entry tourist visa .
Easy to do
Easy to do
Barry ********
No
Lee *************
Not yet learn more
Bunny *****
@Lee **********
what is there to learn?Lee *************
@Bunny ****
1st don't buy condo, Rent in many areas to see what you likeBunny *****
@Lee **********
that's a smal problem when you rent and you end up loving the house.Lee *************
@Bunny ****
time to move thenBunny *****
@Lee **********
I've been trying to get my owner to sell me her condo at any price because I liked it so much. She refuses to sell. Been renting for 10 yrs. 😭Todd *********
DTV for visa. Basically anyone can get it and gives you 5 years. Then retirement visa once it expires
Koda **********
@Todd ********
most helpful comments .Kieren **********
OP@Todd ********
I think dtv visa you have to have employment in Thailand I won’t have that I have bank account so I don’t think I’ll be able to qualifyAnna *********
@Kieren *********
No you can't work in Thailand, you can work remotely for another country in Thailand, or go the "soft power " route which is Muay Thai or cooking with extensions every 180 days which would work for you as you would be returning to Australia. Then after you turn 50 get the "retirement" visaTodd *********
@Lee-Ann ******
so you can work in Thailand?
Lee-Ann *******
@Todd ********
no, read what I said, also DTV Visa cannot have Thai bank account also , remote work means being employed and paid from outside Thailand, you can perform your work digitally here, just not be employed and paid in ThailandTodd *********
@Lee-Ann ******
so you work from your home or anywhere IN Thailand, and get paid money to your bank account IN Thailand,but you cannot work in Thailand. Is that correctLee-Ann *******
@Todd ********
you have to be employed and paid from outside of Thailand, you cannot be employed and paid in Thailand, hence working remotelyAnna *********
@Todd ********
That's not what I said, you conveniently left something out,but if you had trouble understanding my apologies. " remotely for another country " 😀Todd *********
@Anna ********
'no, you can't work in Thailand.... but you can work in thailand....' thanks for clarityAnna *********
@Todd ********
Not to me but thanks for your opinion 🤣Todd *********
@Anna ********
this first sentence is a bit of a disaster lolKieren **********
OP@Anna ********
that sounds like the go thanksKieren **********
OPCan you apply for the dtv visa in Thailand on a 30 day tourist visa at immigration in Udonthani?
Gordon *******
@Kieren *********
You have to apply for DTV outside of Thailand.Todd *********
@Kieren *********
you cannot apply for the DTV from inside thailand. All applications are online now, but must be in the country you apply fromLee-Ann *******
@Kieren *********
you cannot work in Thailand with the DTV VisaTodd *********
@Lee-Ann ******
you sure can. Believe me, it’s not confusing at all for mostLee-Ann *******
@Todd ********
no you can't, read what Anna wrote belowTodd *********
@Lee-Ann ******
you sure can. In fact is what the DTV is for. You just cannot work for a thailand employer on DTVKieren **********
OP@Todd ********
dtv thanks mate I’ll check that out haven’t heard of that oneTodd *********
@Kieren *********
Destination Thailand Visa. Seems like a very good solution for your plan. Chok dee!!!Kieren **********
OP@Todd ********
thanks
Lucas **********
If you dont understand Visas , don't buy a condo.. need to research way more...
Kieren **********
OP@Lucas *********
there’s really only to go down the track of retirement visa or elite visa or tourist visa with border runs. I thinkJim ********
Gordon *******
Rent,rent rent
Kieren **********
OPDon’t want a house to hard with maintenance and they aren’t built to last as we all know
Kieren **********
OP@Gordon ******
can buy a condo for 100k Aussie have my own furniture etc and most condos want a yr contract or I do the hotel thing makes more sense to me to buy one then can set it up as I want bed tv etc and just lock the door when I’m away and open the door with my gear all there when I return without all the hassle 🤔 I have many friends who do the same.Kieren **********
OPThere’s condos in the center of town good ones pools gyms etc been goin there for years not so many tourists like down south pretty much all farangs live there it’s cool
Kieren **********
OPI’m looking in Udonthani pretty good value for money there been many times
Dave ********
@Sam ******
Good point . I just finished a 1 year contract . Regretted it after about 3 months , spent half the next 9 months rolling around on my bike living in hotels. Ended up being a proper false economy... I'd litterly only buy if I was seriously loaded with a fat regular income/pension. Where cash was never gonna be an issue
Sam *******
@Kieren *********
don't buy, easier to move because of bad relationship,bad neighbours or just sick of the view.....harder to sell,money better off in your Australian super....better returns in Australia....good luck
Richard ********
@Kieren *********
1.6 million Baht isn't going to buy much.
Tore *********
@Ralphy ****
sure, but not in Bangkok. At least not something I would want to live in. A tiny studio, or something really run down far from bts/mrt.Chiang mai, Hua Hin Chumphon etc sure. Perhaps Pattaya outskirts,
Dave ********
@Richard *******
pertinent point. Pallet worth o crap can be securely stored for *******
month ...motorbike same priceRichard ********
@Dave *******
Yep, it's cheaper out in the rice fields.However, do you really want to live up there for the next three decades? As many have suggested, go and rent for a year or two.
As for stuff, you can always put it in storage.
Dave ********
@Richard *******
you'd be surprised. Seen some not bad gaffs around that price. Admittedly more up north... Personally though I want be near sea. So yeah + another Milly I guess 👍
Ralphy *****
@Richard *******
lots of condos, some studioTore *********
@Garry *******
thats still not allot, at least in Bangkok. Older ran down shoebox. I know small 28m2 condos went for like 4m at On Nut, but 5 years ago……Garry ********
@Richard *******
The Aussie dollar floats around 20-23 baht on Average so he actually has 2 to 2.3 million baht to spend on Condo 😉 just saying.Tore *********
@Kieren *********
but almost always goes down in value. Very risky and always bad investmentDave ********
@Kieren *********
I'd buy one if money not an issue. Where though ? Fuck knows . Your right. Nice to have all your shit safely locked away. Living outta backpacks , suitcases gets tiresome. If 2-3 million bht is pocket change to you why not. If I buy one in future it won't be with an intention to sell, so it can go down in value ... Be great if it came with a little garage to store my bikes . Plenty do.Tore *********
@Kieren *********
thing is, new buildings here can deteriorate badly with a few years. Some 10 year old buildings look their 30 without maintenance. Its not risky just as investment. You could be stuck with something you no longer want to live in…..or get stuck with a farang neighbor from hell…..
Kieren **********
OP@Tore ********
yeah it wouldn’t be for an investment property more a convenience thing and maybe in a few years live there permanently
Daniel *****
Best advice, don't buy the condo, you don't know enough yet
Craig ********
Dont
Kieren **********
OP@Craig *******
I’ve been doing this for 10 yrs as my wife lives there and we want to live between both country’s ?Anna *********
@Kieren *********
As you are not buying a condo as an investment ignore all the nay sayers. My parents (Australian) bought a Condo 10 years ago and visited twice a year every year ( as did we) and now they live there happily. And as you said They left it fully furnished with all their things in it every time they left and just returned when they felt like itKieren **********
OP@Anna ********
yep that’s what I’m thinking found my answere there thanks mate
Warren *******
@Anna ********
I bought mine . 20 years ago for the same reason
Brandon ************
@Kieren *********
Is your wife Thai? If she is, it gives you more options.Kieren **********
OPI’ve been traveling to Thailand but not for 6months on and six months off so to speak just testing the waters if someone is doing the same and the best way to do it
Craig ********
@Kieren *********
u sound like u know so why ask then ??Activity
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