Getting Thai Nationality

[henryalleman]

I have a Thai spouse (30 years married already) and Thai marriage certificate. Next year I will be retired and move up to Thailand. I can have an A-O visa but its too limited for my needs, can not buy real estate in my name for instance , and have to run every year for an extension.

Does somebody have experience or some knowledge how to aply for the Thai Nationality. I know its possible to obtain when you have a Thai spouse, but don't know wich paperwork needed, and howlong it will take before you get it

Thanks in advance for your comments

[Briggsy]

I have a Thai spouse (30 years married already) and Thai marriage certificate. Next year I will be retired and move up to Thailand. I can have an A-O visa but its too limited for my needs, can not buy real estate in my name for instance , and have to run every year for an extension.

Does somebody have experience or some knowledge how to aply for the Thai Nationality. I know its possible to obtain when you have a Thai spouse, but don't know wich paperwork needed, and howlong it will take before you get it

Thanks in advance for your comments

In your case, not possible.

[Lite Beer]

I have a Thai spouse (30 years married already) and Thai marriage certificate. Next year I will be retired and move up to Thailand. I can have an A-O visa but its too limited for my needs, can not buy real estate in my name for instance , and have to run every year for an extension.

Does somebody have experience or some knowledge how to aply for the Thai Nationality. I know its possible to obtain when you have a Thai spouse, but don't know wich paperwork needed, and howlong it will take before you get it

Thanks in advance for your comments

Not possible unless you are working and paying quite a lot of tax.

[Mario2008]

For information about getting Thai nationality look here.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=121353

In a nut shell, you (probably) won't get it. You have to be in Thailand for 5 years and have permanent residency. For that last one you first have to be in Thailand for 3 years. Also you will need to pay taxes. As you want to retire here you won't pay taxes.

[webfact]

I have a Thai spouse (30 years married already) and Thai marriage certificate. Next year I will be retired and move up to Thailand. I can have an A-O visa but its too limited for my needs, can not buy real estate in my name for instance , and have to run every year for an extension.

Does somebody have experience or some knowledge how to aply for the Thai Nationality. I know its possible to obtain when you have a Thai spouse, but don't know wich paperwork needed, and howlong it will take before you get it

Thanks in advance for your comments

From what you have mentioned above I doubt even Permanent Resident wont be possible to apply for.

[A_Traveller]

Unless there have be changes I don't know about the OP would not be in a position to apply for PR let alone Citizenship.

The pinned thread covers the process and requirements in considerable detail.

Regards