Many People Plan to Stay long in Thailand but they get Lost on which type of Visa they Should apply for and Which one will be most Suitable and Convenient for them based on the requirements needed. In this Article, we will be Simplifying and Highlighting the Different Types of Thailand Long Term Visas so you can have a Clear Vision on what’s Available and what is the most Suitable for You.
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Who Can Apply | Visa Validity | Extendable |
Foreigners Aged Over 50 Years Old | 1 Year | Yes |
Thailand Retirement visa is one of the most Popular Long Term Visas that foreigners apply for. In summary, to be able to apply for the retirement visa, you must be over 50 years old, and you need to have a Deposit Amount in a Thai Bank Equivalent to 800,000 Baht; or have a Paper proving that your Monthly income is equivalent to 65,000 Thai Baht or more.
Thailand Retirement Visa allows you to stay in Thailand for 1 Year and Can be Extended for additional years if needed from any immigration Office in Thailand.
Education Visa
Who Can Apply | Visa Validity | Extendable |
Anyone Can Apply | 1 Year | Yes |
Thailand Education Visa allows its Holder to Stay in Thailand for 1 year and it can be extended in case the Student needs to Extend his/her Stay for Education Purposes. It can be applied for University Students, School Students, or People applying for an Educational Course in any Official Education Institute.
Thailand LTR Visa (Long Term Resident Visa)
Thailand LTR Visa has just been Recently introduced by the Thai Government in 2022. This Visa allows its Holder to stay in Thailand for up to 10 Years, and one of the Benefits that the Applicant Can get by Holding this Visa is that he can get a Work Permit.
This Visa is Eligible for Specific Targeted Groups: Wealthy Global Citizens, Wealthy Pensioners, Work from Thailand professionals and the Highly Skilled Professionals.
Business Visa (Non Immigrant B)
If you are Planning to Work in Thailand, Whether Open your Own Business or to be employed in a Thai Company, you will need to get the Business Visa. By Applying for Thailand Business Visa, you will be able to get a Work Permit in order to be employed Legally in the Kingdom. You will first need to get a 90 Days Business Visa, then apply for the Work Permit, and After receiving the work Permit you can Extend the Visa for 1 Year.
You can Extend your Business Visa and Work Permit if your Employer agrees and Extends the Employment for you.
Thailand Elite Visa
Thailand Elite is a Privilege Long Term Visa that Provides a Lot of Benefits to its Holders. This Visa has many Plans available and Each Plan is with Different Price and Benefits. Plans Start from 600,000 Thai Baht and up to 2 million Thai baht. The Visa allows you to stay in Thailand for 5 Years and up to 20 years depending on the Plan purchased.
This Visa Provides a lot of Benefits for its holders including Limousine Services, Spa and wellness Services, Airport Lounges Access, Fast Track at Thailand Airports and Many more.
Marriage Visa
The Marriage Visa is the most Suitable Long Term Visa Option for Foreigners Married to a Thai National and Can meet the Visa requirements needed. The advantage of obtaining this visa when compared to other visa types is that its holders are able to Obtain a Work Permit while holding this Visa.
The Visa Validity is 1 Year and can be Extended after that 1 year for additional years.
Volunteer Visa
Volunteer Visa is a another Type of Thailand Long Term Visas. This Visa type is applied for People who are Looking for a Long Stay in Thailand while working in a Non Profit and Non Governmental Organization.
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