New Rules Q

[pizzaman]

I’m a bit concerned about the new rules, and what effects it will give me.

I’m 49 years old of Sweden and married to a Thai-wife. We have a child of nearly 4 years.

I’m retired and have a regularly pension, but no money at the bank.

The new rules will get effected to me when I apply for a new 1-year multi-visa? Or when?

If somebody can sort this out for me I would be pleased.

[lopburi3]

What new rules are you thinking about? AFAIK the same rules apply for a multi entry class 'O' visa and that is a copy of your marriage certificate and proof you still live as husband and wife (such as a copy of her id card/passport). This requires an exit every 90 days.

If you are thinking about the money requirements that is only for one year extensions within Thailand (which would not be called a 'multi' visa). If you live here in Thailand now you should try to get some money into a bank account here and then apply for extensions. If you can do this before next July it should only require 200k or less (with pension) but they are likely to want to see something in the bank. After next July it may be a higher requirement but those in the system may be exempt.

[Nam Kao]

Question, If I come over get my non-imm O before mid-july, when I re-apply

1 year later will I be grand-fathered in and only have to show 200,000bt in thai bank?

It could be a another good reason for me to go soon.

thanks

nam

[Roger13]

You only qualify for GrandFathering if you are

applying for and being Granted continuous Annual Extensions

to an existing Visa you were given prior to any Changes.

If you do not do this and you apply for a New Non Imm

Visa each year then you will not Qualify.

You have to be 50 to apply for Retirement Visa

As you are Married it would be better to have a Marriage Visa

Roger

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Get your initial Non-Immigrant O visa in your homeland, then apply for a one year extension in Thailand. Do that by May/June at latest.

[wca01]

If a falang works legally in Thailand, has a monthly income of more than 50,000 Baht a month and pays all the needed taxes, does he still need the 200,000 Baht in the bank or not.

W.C.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

If a falang works legally in Thailand, has a monthly income of more than 50,000 Baht a month and pays all the needed taxes, does he still need the 200,000 Baht in the bank or not.

W.C.

Are you married to a Thai ?

[wca01]

Yes, married to a Thai.

W.C.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

They usually like to see a little emergency money in a bank in Thailand, but as your income exceeds the present requirements, you'll probably be ok.