hi please could somehelp me with the new regs on visas to thailand. My wife and I (both uk born and both 40 years old) want to purchase a condo and live ( but not to work) in thailand for 6 months a year them come back to work in the uk for 4/5 months then go back to thailand to live for another 6 months etc. What is the best way to do this under the new rules . also how do we deal with the flights do we have to pre book them or can we leave them open etc. I would be really greatful for help in this

thank you

Welcome to ThaiVisa.

For your situation, the best way is to get a multiple-entry non-immigrant visa from an honorary consulate in the UK, e.g. in Hull, Birmingham, Liverpool, etc. every year before your trip. Application can be made by mail, if you wish. Reason for visit: “visit friends”. Check out the website of the consulate of your choice, give them a call first if in doubt about the requirements. With this visa, you can enter as many times as you want during a 12-month period and on each entry you get permission to stay for 90 days. For a 180-day stay, therefore, you will have to leave and re-enter Thailand at least once.

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Maestro

Hi

Open flight tickets usually cost a bomb, somewhere in the region of double or triple the price. Like wise with one way tickets they are dearer than a return, doesn't make any sense.

You can book a 6 month return for usually the same price as a standard return.

Many thanks

Warwick