Immigration requirements

[odysseus]

I am a British citizen who wants to move to Thailand in November. I am 36 and financially independent (at least at the moment) I want to rent an apartment and then buy something in Bangkok. I would like to stay for 1yr at least with multiple entries.

Can anyone suggest the best scheme? I heard that there was a very new visa which is 1 yr multiple entry tourist visa or am I confusing this with the non-immigrant work visa. The latter seems to be for those with work there but I won' t be working. I just want to rent and then buy something.

Any suggestions gratefully received. Thanks

Nigel

[PREM-R]

At the moment you have a  couple of options :-

 Multiple entry tourist visa (TR) you can buy up to 4 entries in UK and each entry is valid for 60 days after which you either go to immigration and ask for a 30 day extension(up to them if they grant it!) @ 1900 baht or 'pop over the border' and bring your next entry into operation on your return to Thailand.

 Option 2 is a Multiple non-immigrant 'O' visa ( see thai visa home page for details) The Thai consulate in Hull is very helpfull and you can contact them at :www.thaiconsul-uk.com/

  Hope this is of help.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Better still....use Hull and tell 'em you are seeking to invest in Thailand, and ask for a multi entry Business visa. Probably no problems there.   The O has a problem in my view, namely no wife or girlfriend, and only 36. That visa, if judiciously used will give you up to nearly 15 months without any sweat. GOOD LUCK.    

[Artisan]

Hi Dr. Pat,

Regarding using the Thai Consulate at Hull, this establishment has been closed for a few weeks now....possibly due to its alleged conivance in the "short cut visa" racket.

Cheers,

Artisan

[odysseus]

I have spoken to the Hull consulate and they are not closed. I am not sure where you are getting this information from.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Hmmmm well...it operates on the fringe....dunno. If it ain't closed now, it will be I suspect. I admit that I advocate it coz it is so piss easy. A service to our punters. But believe me this is a watched site by them who matter.