9 Months Until I'm 50 Years Old - Visa Options?

[simon43]

The title says it all...

I'm not married to a Thai (but do have a Thai son), not doing any business. Have been staying for the past year on an ED visa whilst studying at Chula.

Now my existing visa extension will end next month and I'm really trying to get it extended for another 9 months when I'll be 50. At that time, I can either go down the retirement route or extend my visa based on support of my Thai son.

Ideally, I want to try to extend my existing visa (PR route etc), rather than 'breaking' it and getting an new visa.

So what are my options?

1 - Get married (er...no!!)

2 - Get a job (not enough time to get annual accounts etc)

3 - Extend for 60 days based on visiting my Thai son (and then what?? - I think a visa extension on these grounds is only provided one time)

4 - Go for another ED extension (eg - sign up for a Thai language course when I am already reasonably proficient!)

5 - Become a monk for 9 months (interesting option but not really practical)

or:

1 - Break my visa and do 3 months of 30 day entries, then get a 60 day visa to visit my son, then?????

Any advice is much appreciated! Most people dread the big 50, but I can't wait:)

Simon

[sweetchariot]

The title says it all...

I'm not married to a Thai (but do have a Thai son), not doing any business. Have been staying for the past year on an ED visa whilst studying at Chula.

Now my existing visa extension will end next month and I'm really trying to get it extended for another 9 months when I'll be 50. At that time, I can either go down the retirement route or extend my visa based on support of my Thai son.

Ideally, I want to try to extend my existing visa (PR route etc), rather than 'breaking' it and getting an new visa.

So what are my options?

1 - Get married (er...no!!)

2 - Get a job (not enough time to get annual accounts etc)

3 - Extend for 60 days based on visiting my Thai son (and then what?? - I think a visa extension on these grounds is only provided one time)

4 - Go for another ED extension (eg - sign up for a Thai language course when I am already reasonably proficient!)

5 - Become a monk for 9 months (interesting option but not really practical)

or:

1 - Break my visa and do 3 months of 30 day entries, then get a 60 day visa to visit my son, then?????

Any advice is much appreciated! Most people dread the big 50, but I can't wait:)

Simon

That seems to be the only option if you really don't want to break your visa, I think alot of people sign up for these BS language courses where you only have to attend for 1 day a month or something.

If you do decide to 'break' your visa then you can get a double entry tourist visa from Vientienne which will cover you for 6 months, then either get another one from the friendly consulate of the day, or use your 3 x 30 day visa exempt entries.

[Lite Beer]

A Double Entry Tourist Visa from Vientienne will give you almost 6 months with extensions.

Then you can get another one or do some 30 day exempt stamps.

[samuibeachcomber]

nice to see someone excited about becoming 50(sorry have n't a clue re advice)hope someone can.

[lopburi3]

As said only a new study course seems to be in the cards. The 60 day extension is a one time breather to allow you to obtain employment or otherwise qualify for 1 year extension. There is no provision for supporting a child so what you are talking about is you being over age 50 and living with your child (which requires special paperwork if under age). So at age 50 you may have that option and you will have the retirement option of 800k in account 3 months or 65k monthly income.

[simon43]

Lopburi, re the 'living with child' option after I'm 50 years old, is this section 7.17 of NPO 606/2006? I actually see nothing about living with the child or even supporting him/her). All I see is that you need to be the legal parent of a Thai child. Can you please clarify the actual requirements for applying for a visa extension on these grounds?

Thanks

Simon

[lopburi3]

That is the provision and believe the "member of family" means living with in the immigration process for this rule. There is nothing about supporting as it is designed so your adult child can take care of you in your old age. Requirements are listed in the Police Order 606/2006 but what is required for younger children will have to be set by the office you use. I believe you can find some information with a search.

[simon43]

In fact, I was under the impression (from previous postings), that a visa extension could be obtained for those who have fathered (or 'mothered') a Thai child, where that child was still under 21 years of age. My understanding is that a 1-year visa extension can be obtained for applicants over 50 years of age, every year without proof of funds until the child reaches the age of 21 years.

Simon

[lopburi3]

That is no longer the case. Police Order 606/2006 has no such provision for support of Thai child. It has nothing to do with age.

The new provision allows those over age 50 to live on one year extensions of stay regardless of the age of child and without financial tests.

[coventry]

The new provision allows those over age 50 to live on one year extensions of stay regardless of the age of child and without financial tests.

This only applies if you get the said extention in BKK. No where else in Thailand will they issue this extention without a show of monies. In Korat they require a show of 200,000 Baht minimum. I believe one now can only for a visa/extention in the Immigration office nearest to where one lives. Is this correct ?

[Maestro]

Some immigration offices and most particularly the Suan Phlu Bangkok office have been reported to refuse acceptance of an application if another immigration office is nearer to your place of residence. For some types of extensions, eg marriage extension and perhaps also living-with-child extension, the immigration office is required to visit your residence and in these cases it is logical that you should be required to apply at the nearest office. Imagine an officer having to travel from Bangkok to Korat or Chiangmai to visit an applicant.

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Maestro

[PattayaParent]

I'm not married to a Thai (but do have a Thai son), not doing any business. Have been staying for the past year on an ED visa whilst studying at Chula.

Now my existing visa extension will end next month and I'm really trying to get it extended for another 9 months when I'll be 50. At that time, I can either go down the retirement route or extend my visa based on support of my Thai son.

Ideally, I want to try to extend my existing visa (PR route etc), rather than 'breaking' it and getting an new visa.

I don't think you can get PR on the basis of an ED visa or retirement visa as you will not have paid the requied tax contributions????

[coventry]

the immigration office is required to visit your residence --

Maestro

In theory this could work in BKK but out in the rural areas it could take a local Imm Officer half a day to visit one applicant Not a practical system is it ? Not only that, it seems to be the money aspect thats the stumbling block. When I enquired about rule 7.17(5) they weren't concerned about where I lived, just the money.

[simon43]

Pattayaparent, yes you also need tax payments, and it was my intention to commence these next year after I have an O visa and WP. So my previous visa extensions without tax parents would simply have been extra years in Thailand to help my application.

In any case, it's now irrelevant because I just learnt that my 2 month visa extension for visiting my son effectively 'breaks' my previous 1-year visa extension. S.so I will have to wait until I'm 50 before starting the PR application requirements all over again...

Simon

[uncletom]

As said only a new study course seems to be in the cards. The 60 day extension is a one time breather to allow you to obtain employment or otherwise qualify for 1 year extension. There is no provision for supporting a child so what you are talking about is you being over age 50 and living with your child (which requires special paperwork if under age). So at age 50 you may have that option and you will have the retirement option of 800k in account 3 months or 65k monthly income.

Could you please explain this under the 50's age statement please. First time I have heard this!

thanks

Uncletom

[Lite Beer]

As said only a new study course seems to be in the cards. The 60 day extension is a one time breather to allow you to obtain employment or otherwise qualify for 1 year extension. There is no provision for supporting a child so what you are talking about is you being over age 50 and living with your child (which requires special paperwork if under age). So at age 50 you may have that option and you will have the retirement option of 800k in account 3 months or 65k monthly income.

Could you please explain this under the 50's age statement please. First time I have heard this!

thanks

Uncletom

I think Lopburi is referring to the child being under age. Meaning he/she cannot sign a document saying that he/she wishes to live with his/her father.