Visa Requirement

[Pompey Lad 1938]

I have a friend, currently living in the UK, who wishes to live in Thailand in his condo for 6 months of each year - with his UK wife.

 

How could he do this without having to buy medical Insurance?

[DrJack54]

Various options available to them.

Over 50? 

METV is one option but requires an exit from Thailand and reenter is just one option. 

 

A SETV with extension and one border run reenter visa exempt with extension gives 60+30+30+30

5 months.

Other option if older than 50

 

Edited May 15, 2022 by DrJack54

[Pompey Lad 1938]

Yes, both of them in their 70's

[DrJack54]

6 minutes ago, Pompey Lad 1938 said:

Yes, both of them in their 70's

Some will suggest ongoing non O retirement with extensions.

Wife can piggy back on his extension based on retirement.

This would require return to Thailand every year while extension still valid. 

Also require reentry permit.

Given age, thinking tourist visa plus extension with one border run and extension gives flexibility to travel plans.

You are permitted 2 visa exempt border entries per year.

Bit depends on location they stay in Thailand.