I'm 42 years old and looking to stay in Thailand for at least a couple years. I'm not married. Sold my business in the USA and wanting to relocate. How do I get a long term visa?

Since you are not married to a Thai National and still not qualified for the retirement visa, the only visas available for you are the following: (1)Non-immigrant ED visas if you wish to study in Thailand. As a student, you must be enrolled in a Thai school or Language School for at least a year course (extension is only 3 months at a time if enrolled in a language school); (2)Investment Visas (non-immigrant O) if you should decide to invest in the Kingdom and have 10 million baht worth of investments either on a condominium purchase or a deposit in a fixed account in a Thai Bank and; (3)Employment visas (non-immigrant are also available for you should you decide to find an employment in Thailand or to register your own business. Extensions of stay can be obtained at the Immigration in Thailand for 1 year (subject to qualifications e.g. work permit for non-immigrant B visa holders).

Multiple entry visas are also obtainable from Thai Embassies and Consulates abroad. Bear in mind however, that each Embassy and Consulate has different requirements and qualifications. Our expert Legal Advisors can provide you a more detailed information about visa requirements, extensions and embassy qualifications.

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