Hello all will reach the big 50 this year and iam thinking off moving to thailand with my wife and our son (as the uk is getting worse) i have being reading up on this but iam getting different things from different web sites, i was also told if you are married to a thai with child the rules are different is this true? different things about income as well

i would just like to know the right way going about this

many thanks pete

You basically have two choices, either a marriage based one-year extension of stay or a retirement based one-year extension of stay. Different immigration requirements for each. The marriage based extension of stay is significantly cheaper.

Edited April 7, 201115 yr by InterestedObserver

Thanks InterestedObserver for your reply could you point me in the right dirrection for more info

thanks pete

Short version:

1. Arrive with a non-immigrant visa and immediately open bank account for your funds. After money in bank for 2 months proceed with step 2 or 3.

2. One-year extension of stay based on marriage, you need 400,000 baht on deposit in a Thai bank for 2 months or 40,000 baht documented income per month. Wife needs all her current Thai documents such as I.D. card, house book, marriage certificate and Amphur registration.

3. One-year extension of stay based on retirement, you need 800,000 baht on deposit in a Thai bank for 2 months or 65,000 baht documented income per month or combination of both totaling 800,000 per year.

Plenty of info on ThaiVisa Forum, just use search function at top of page..

Edited April 7, 201115 yr by InterestedObserver

The UK is not what it was, Thailand is good option but there is a lot to learn about, the culture is different. I am reading a book at the moment called "Your Investemnt Guide to Thailand" from Silkworm books . the book puts it like this being shrewd in Sydney or San Francisco does not mean shrewd in Thailand, things are different here be prepared for that and you wont regret making the move and have a good look round before you settle down, buying is easy selling is not. Good luck and welcome aboard.

There is lots of info and advise on thai visa but you may need to be more specific.

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He never really said his wife is Thai. Did he?

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No but his post immediately prior (another visa thread) was about requirements when married to a Thai so suspect he may be.

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He never really said his wife is Thai. Did he?

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hi there yes married to thai wife and we have 1 son born in uk

thankyou for all replys

will look in yo getting Your Investment Guide to Thailand

thanks pete and som

Be careful you don't jump out of the frying pan into the fire. I have recently returned to UK after 16 years in Thailand because Thailand was getting worse for me. With a family you must remember to take into account the lack of free education and health care in Thailand and the extra costs this will entail . While I sometimes miss the weather and undoubtedly my many friends, I am pleased I made the decision to return.

I am not a Thailand knocker, I greatly enjoyed my years in LOS and look back on them with great fondness.

Whatever you decide, all the best.

Are you looking for this?:

It has been replaced as such by rule 7.17/5 This rule stipulates that a person over 50yrs of age can apply for an extension based on a Thai child supporting their parent, with no financial requirement as in other extension types.

Whilst this is bad news for those under 50yrs old, it is also good news for those over 50yrs old with a Thai child, that for some reason or other are unable to meet the financial requirements of the retirement visa , or can meet the requirements, but would rather not transfer their money into Thailand.

The downside is of course, that those under 50yrs old that are unmarried have less options now.

Immigration have been quoted as explaining that this new rule is to prevent foreigners from having children in order to stay in Thailand.

Allowing those over 50yrs old to obtain an extension based on the Thai child supporting them is in keeping with the Thai way, where the child supports the parents in their older years.

To apply for an extension using rule 7.17/5 , you will need the following documents.

Application form

Copy of the proof of relationship (Birth Certificate, or other papers issued by official organizations or government agencies

Letter from the district office confirming you are the parent.

Government fee of bt1900

It is also advisable to have the mother and child accompany you to immigration in case more information from them is needed.

Above is not valid as was replaced by police order 777/2551 several years ago.

Above is not valid as was replaced by police order 777/2551 several years ago.

Hi Lopburi Thanks maybe we need to take it off Thaivisa it is still here (now):

http://www.thaivisa.com/extensions/extension-based-on-support-of-a-child.html

As a replacement to Extension based on support of a child as of Oct 1st 2006

thankyou for all replys

will look in yo getting Your Investment Guide to Thailand

thanks pete and som

One-year extension of stay based on investment from immigration, just ante up 10 million baht.

Are you looking for this?:

It has been replaced as such by rule 7.17/5 This rule stipulates that a person over 50yrs of age can apply for an extension based on a Thai child supporting their parent, with no financial requirement as in other extension types.

Whilst this is bad news for those under 50yrs old, it is also good news for those over 50yrs old with a Thai child, that for some reason or other are unable to meet the financial requirements of the retirement visa , or can meet the requirements, but would rather not transfer their money into Thailand

you mean if u have a thai child and ur over 50 they will give u a visa/extension? What age does the child have to be? This sounds crazy and would love to hear from someone who has applied for an extension based on a Thai child supporting them. I have once gotten my extension for supporting my thai child and had to show 500,000 in the bank (this is for Phuket) 2007

Edited April 9, 201115 yr by phuketrichard

400k in the bank for married to a Thai.

Are you looking for this?:

It has been replaced as such by rule 7.17/5 This rule stipulates that a person over 50yrs of age can apply for an extension based on a Thai child supporting their parent, with no financial requirement as in other extension types.

Whilst this is bad news for those under 50yrs old, it is also good news for those over 50yrs old with a Thai child, that for some reason or other are unable to meet the financial requirements of the retirement visa , or can meet the requirements, but would rather not transfer their money into Thailand

Note for PHUKET, they require 500,000 inth bank There is sopmething in the rules thta shows u must be financial able to support said child. Phuket takes that to mean 500 grand in the bank as i did it this way once when i didn't have the 800 for the retirement extension.

The requirement is 400,000 in the bank OR 40,000 monthly income. And there is no age limit.

There is no such rule as the one quoted above.

Are you looking for this?:

It has been replaced as such by rule 7.17/5 This rule stipulates that a person over 50yrs of age can apply for an extension based on a Thai child supporting their parent, with no financial requirement as in other extension types.

Whilst this is bad news for those under 50yrs old, it is also good news for those over 50yrs old with a Thai child, that for some reason or other are unable to meet the financial requirements of the retirement visa , or can meet the requirements, but would rather not transfer their money into Thailand

Note for PHUKET, they require 500,000 inth bank There is sopmething in the rules thta shows u must be financial able to support said child. Phuket takes that to mean 500 grand in the bank as i did it this way once when i didn't have the 800 for the retirement extension.

The requirement is 400,000 in the bank OR 40,000 monthly income. And there is no age limit.

There is no such rule as the one quoted above.

When did this come into effect? I know the 40,000/400,000 is for a wife but is this for supporting the child as well?

Phuket asked for 500,000 when I did it this way

is a combination with letter from US embassy/bank book also good?

No seasoning time?

When did this come into effect? I know the 40,000/400,000 is for a wife but is this for supporting the child as well?

Phuket asked for 500,000 when I did it this way

is a combination with letter from US embassy/bank book also good?

No seasoning time?

2008. Police Order 777/2551

2.18 In the case of a family

member of a Thai(applicable only to parents, spouse, child, adopted child or child

of his/her spouse):

Permission will be

granted for a period of

not more than 1 year at a time.

(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM)

(2) Proof of family relationship

(5) In the case of a parent, one of parents must have an average annual income of not less than 40,000 baht per month or a money deposit of not less than 400,000 baht for expenses within a year.

There is no combination method. 500k is the normal schooling to accompany foreign child requirement.

Any idea maximum age the thai child can be??

I have asked at the consolute in Texas about a non o 1 year VISA, ( so good for 15 months) and lisiting having a child and they said no problem so in the long run that works out cheaper if one travels out of country more than 4 times/year

$175 vs extension 1,900, mutil re-entry 3,800 $190.

Edited April 9, 201115 yr by phuketrichard

For extension of stay under 20 and living with you.

(4) In the case of a child, adopted child or child of his/her

spouse, the said person must not be married, must be living with

the family, and must be less than 20 years of age;