Hi there,

I have heard many times that permenent resident permit have quotas. I would like to know how can I find out how many person per year are granted this visa and where I can find some more info about it?

Hi there,

I have heard many times that permenent resident permit have quotas. I would like to know how can I find out how many person per year are granted this visa and where I can find some more info about it?

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See www.asiatradingonline.com/visaresidency.htm

The quota is 100 persons per country per year.

I looked into getting permanent residency, but the fee for it is just too much money, (190,000 baht or 95,000 if you are married to a Thai person). On top of the fee, you still have to obtain a reentry permit each time you leave the Kingdom.

No thanks. I just keep my yearly renewal!

I wonder if the quota is ever reached for any western country??

Since I have a retirement visa it would take me 50 years to break even. At 60 years old I don't think it would prove economical. LOL!

I think I will try to go for it (when I obtains the 3rd extension) but Lopburi mentioned elsewhere that if one is young and not working/paying tax here the chances might be slim.

I pay SOME tax here (on interest+when purchased condo Etc.) but nothing in comparison to the working bees.

Cheers!

I think I will try to go for it (when I obtains the 3rd extension) but Lopburi mentioned elsewhere that if one is young and not working/paying tax here the chances might be slim.

I pay SOME tax here (on interest+when purchased condo Etc.) but nothing in comparison to the working bees.

Cheers!

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I am not sure being young would be a negative in itself; but not having income/tax type ties to Thailand I am sure would be. I would advise PR for those that are young and intend to remain here for a lifetime and believe they have a shot at it (and asking immigration is probably the best way to determine this). It (PR) can only be a positive in the long run for both social and business relationships.

Since I have a retirement visa it would take me 50 years to break even. At 60 years old I don't think it would prove economical. LOL!

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On a retirement visa you would not get residency.

You need a record as a tax payer.

Something most of us avoid.