Visa type recommend for US expat under 50 ?

[Billpro785]

American married couple, one is 62, other is 35. The 62 year old can get a NON-O, but what type of visa for the under 50 person ?  We are thinking of soft power DTV ? 

[Upnotover]

The younger can get a non-O piggy-backing on the others non-O.  And should they get an extension to stay long term can do the same on that also.  The older should get their non-o first and the younger shortly after, as the olders visa will be needed for the application.

 

Non-Immigrant O (Visiting Non-Thai Family Residing in Thailand)

The following documents must be uploaded in the E-visa system in large and clear JPEG or PDF format (the file size must not exceed 3MB):

1. Passport biodata page or travel document (must be valid within 6 months from travel date)
2. Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
3. Document indicating current location (driver's license, bank statement, or proof of stay)
4. A copy of a recent savings or checking bank statement showing an ending balance of at least $1,000 per person or $2,000 per family, with the applicant's name and date. If submitting a family bank statement (joint account), proof of relationship (e.g., birth certificate, marriage certificate) must be provided 
5. Personal details of a non-Thai family member in Thailand, such as a valid government-issued ID card, passport with Thai visa page, work permit, or stay permit in Thailand 
6. Proof of relationship to a non-Thai family member in Thailand (immediate family only), such as a copy of the marriage certificate, birth certificate, or adoption certificate

[Lite Beer]

Older can get retirement permission to stay

Younger can get the same as a dependant.

[DrJack54]

OP, the younger would need to obtain non O prior to entering Thailand.

Then can piggyback on older retirement extension 

[Billpro785]

1 hour ago, Upnotover said:

The younger can get a non-O piggy-backing on the others non-O.  And should they get an extension to stay long term can do the same on that also.  The older should get their non-o first and the younger shortly after, as the olders visa will be needed for the application.

 

Non-Immigrant O (Visiting Non-Thai Family Residing in Thailand)

The following documents must be uploaded in the E-visa system in large and clear JPEG or PDF format (the file size must not exceed 3MB):

1. Passport biodata page or travel document (must be valid within 6 months from travel date)
2. Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
3. Document indicating current location (driver's license, bank statement, or proof of stay)
4. A copy of a recent savings or checking bank statement showing an ending balance of at least $1,000 per person or $2,000 per family, with the applicant's name and date. If submitting a family bank statement (joint account), proof of relationship (e.g., birth certificate, marriage certificate) must be provided 
5. Personal details of a non-Thai family member in Thailand, such as a valid government-issued ID card, passport with Thai visa page, work permit, or stay permit in Thailand 
6. Proof of relationship to a non-Thai family member in Thailand (immediate family only), such as a copy of the marriage certificate, birth certificate, or adoption certificate

Thanks, so after the older one gets his NON-O, submit the above on the E-Visa system ? 

[Billpro785]

I read that is only good for 90 days the NON-O visiting Non Thais. can it be extended ? 

[Upnotover]

16 minutes ago, Billpro785 said:

I read that is only good for 90 days the NON-O visiting Non Thais. can it be extended ? 

All non-O visas are good for 90 days.  Assuming 62 gets an annual extension then 35 can do the same.

[DrJack54]

31 minutes ago, Billpro785 said:

I read that is only good for 90 days the NON-O visiting Non Thais. can it be extended ? 

To best understand non O ....it's a single entry visa that gives a 90 day stamp (permission of stay) 

Prior to expiry of that 90 days you obtain a 12 month extension.

Ongoing to live in Thailand you keep extending (annually) your permission of stay. 

You are not extending the Non O visa (it's used) 

Note if you wish to exit Thailand you need to buy a reentry permit..

 

 

[Presnock]

14 hours ago, Billpro785 said:

I read that is only good for 90 days the NON-O visiting Non Thais. can it be extended ? 

 

[Presnock]

if you plan a long stay and meet the required qualifications, the LTR in the long run may be easier and cheaper and your better half can get an LTR on your visa...Just saying.

[Billpro785]

1 hour ago, Presnock said:

if you plan a long stay and meet the required qualifications, the LTR in the long run may be easier and cheaper and your better half can get an LTR on your visa...Just saying.

It's actually for a friend of mine, He and his wife have retired to Thailand. I think they are going to go the Non-O for her, she is 33. 

[Presnock]

51 minutes ago, Billpro785 said:

It's actually for a friend of mine, He and his wife have retired to Thailand. I think they are going to go the Non-O for her, she is 33. 

well like I said if he qualifies for the LTR, she can then ride on that - no taxes on foreign income remitted, in and out of country as often as desired, no 90- day reports...in the long run I think even cheaper and good for 10 years...just saying as I had a retirement O for 20 years and when I read about the LTR I immediately changed to that visa as it is perfect for me.  But either way, best of luck as this can be paradise.

[DrJack54]

OP, so far in the replies are suggestions of 

1. Non O retirement+ annual extensions for him and wife piggyback on his extensions.

2. LTR and wife piggyback on that.

3. Add DTV visa and wife piggyback on that (currently not perfectly clear if wife needs to also show funds)

 

All good options