One year on tourist visa

[yuhani]

Hi,

i've got a question about the new Multiple Entry Tourist Visa

Usually I stay about one year in Thailand with 2 Double Entry Visas.
Also I always go to my Home Country once a year.

Instead of the two Double Entry Visas from next year on I will have to use the Multi Entry Visa and a Single Entry Visa.

So to clearify:

Before:

Double Entry Visa 1st Entry JAN + FEB
Extension 30days MAR
Double Entry Visa 2nd Entry APR + MAY
Extension 30days JUN

Double Entry Visa 1st Entry JUL + AUG
Extension 30days SEP
Double Entry Visa 2nd Entry OKT + NOV
Extension 30days DEZ

Cost: 2000 THB + 2000 THB
Exit Thailand: 3 Times

New:

Multi Entry Tourist Visa 1st Entry JAN + FEB
Extension 30days MAR
Multi Entry Tourist Visa 2nd Entry APR + MAY
Extension 30days JUN
Multi Entry Tourist Visa 3rd Entry JUL + AUG
Extension 30days SEP

Single Entry Tourist Visa OKT + NOV
Extension 30days DEZ

Cost 5000THB + 1000 THB
Exit Thailand: 3 Times


That means nothing really changes for me, just a slightly incrase of the visa costs?

Am I right?

[Lefty]

Looks lke The new visa's can only be gotten in your home country,no quick trips to area Thai embassies.

That is a big change....

lefty

[phuketrichard]

dont forget the $$ requirements an holding a job

[kanook]

What is your home country Yuhani?. The Thai embassy in the U.S just released their requirements (ubonjoe posted the link on another thread) and they mirror the ones from two other G7 nations, Germany and Italy. The details you have given us appear to show that you live in Thailand year round, but take a trip back home every year. The problem with this is that every country that has posted the requirements for the METV has required proof of employment. Many foreigners living here long term on tourist visas are understandably nervous, but we really need to wait until the consulates in Vientiane and Savannakhet post their requirements and more importantly, how strictly the various embassies and consulates will enforce these requirements.

[yuhani]

What is your home country Yuhani?. The Thai embassy in the U.S just released their requirements (ubonjoe posted the link on another thread) and they mirror the ones from two other G7 nations, Germany and Italy. The details you have given us appear to show that you live in Thailand year round, but take a trip back home every year. The problem with this is that every country that has posted the requirements for the METV has required proof of employment. Many foreigners living here long term on tourist visas are understandably nervous, but we really need to wait until the consulates in Vientiane and Savannakhet post their requirements and more importantly, how strictly the various embassies and consulates will enforce these requirements.

I just checked with the consulate website in my home country (Germany). For the new visa they ask for proof of funds and tickets for one onward trip. Also no mention about proof of employment (even as i'am selfemployed that should be no problem). So as I always will apply for METV in my homecountry and get another 1 Entry Tourist Visa abroad later, the situation should to work out for me i think.

I always hate the uncertainty about the rules, because makes it difficult to plan (long term rent etc.) I hoped the new METV would make it easier, but looks like it's the opposite :-)

[overherebc]

I would venture that if you can stay continually 1 year at a time with no job and can easily show funds for the METV wouldn't a 5 year PE visa be an easy option for you.

Just asking.

[csabo]

Basically the farther away from Thailand you were born the harder it will be. Retired, under 50, single guys get another punch in the gut.

[jacksam]

Basically the farther away from Thailand you were born the harder it will be. Retired, under 50, single guys get another punch in the gut.

Under 50 relax. You will go to consulates that previously issued double and triple tv and obtain METV .

Easy peasy.

[kanook]

What is your home country Yuhani?. The Thai embassy in the U.S just released their requirements (ubonjoe posted the link on another thread) and they mirror the ones from two other G7 nations, Germany and Italy. The details you have given us appear to show that you live in Thailand year round, but take a trip back home every year. The problem with this is that every country that has posted the requirements for the METV has required proof of employment. Many foreigners living here long term on tourist visas are understandably nervous, but we really need to wait until the consulates in Vientiane and Savannakhet post their requirements and more importantly, how strictly the various embassies and consulates will enforce these requirements.

I just checked with the consulate website in my home country (Germany). For the new visa they ask for proof of funds and tickets for one onward trip. Also no mention about proof of employment (even as i'am selfemployed that should be no problem). So as I always will apply for METV in my homecountry and get another 1 Entry Tourist Visa abroad later, the situation should to work out for me i think.

I always hate the uncertainty about the rules, because makes it difficult to plan (long term rent etc.) I hoped the new METV would make it easier, but looks like it's the opposite :-)

I am glad you will not be adversely affected.

[Mudcrab]

What is your home country Yuhani?. The Thai embassy in the U.S just released their requirements (ubonjoe posted the link on another thread) and they mirror the ones from two other G7 nations, Germany and Italy. The details you have given us appear to show that you live in Thailand year round, but take a trip back home every year. The problem with this is that every country that has posted the requirements for the METV has required proof of employment. Many foreigners living here long term on tourist visas are understandably nervous, but we really need to wait until the consulates in Vientiane and Savannakhet post their requirements and more importantly, how strictly the various embassies and consulates will enforce these requirements.

I just checked with the consulate website in my home country (Germany). For the new visa they ask for proof of funds and tickets for one onward trip. Also no mention about proof of employment (even as i'am selfemployed that should be no problem). So as I always will apply for METV in my homecountry and get another 1 Entry Tourist Visa abroad later, the situation should to work out for me i think.

I always hate the uncertainty about the rules, because makes it difficult to plan (long term rent etc.) I hoped the new METV would make it easier, but looks like it's the opposite :-)

You are spending pretty well the whole year in Thailand on tourist visas yet you are self employed.

Interesting.

[jacksam]

What's interesting. Could be working on internet (please not start the old that illegal debate) . Could be operating a business by remote in faring world. What's the point exactly

[NoshowJones]

What is your home country Yuhani?. The Thai embassy in the U.S just released their requirements (ubonjoe posted the link on another thread) and they mirror the ones from two other G7 nations, Germany and Italy. The details you have given us appear to show that you live in Thailand year round, but take a trip back home every year. The problem with this is that every country that has posted the requirements for the METV has required proof of employment. Many foreigners living here long term on tourist visas are understandably nervous, but we really need to wait until the consulates in Vientiane and Savannakhet post their requirements and more importantly, how strictly the various embassies and consulates will enforce these requirements.

I just checked with the consulate website in my home country (Germany). For the new visa they ask for proof of funds and tickets for one onward trip. Also no mention about proof of employment (even as i'am selfemployed that should be no problem). So as I always will apply for METV in my homecountry and get another 1 Entry Tourist Visa abroad later, the situation should to work out for me i think.

I always hate the uncertainty about the rules, because makes it difficult to plan (long term rent etc.) I hoped the new METV would make it easier, but looks like it's the opposite :-)

Nothing is ever made easier in Thailand, the only way they know is to make things harder, even for themselves.

You know the mentality that if a business is losing money, the first thing they do is raise the prices.

[elviajero]

Yes. If you do the last entry just before the end of the 6 months you'll get 60 days which you should be able to extend for 30 days. So you're looking at nearly 9 months with the METV. Based on the info so far you shouldn't have a problem getting a single TR locally giving nearly a year in total before heading home again.

[john123789]

I was thinking of retiring to Thailand But the Visa System they have is just to complicated if I apply for a retirement Visa and get it then the Visa should be for Life not for 1 year only at a time,Iam now thinking of Retiring to South of France as UK Citizen it far easier and the weather is great.

[Pattaya46]

You will go to consulates that previously issued double and triple tv and obtain METV. Easy peasy.

Why do you post that "information" in many topics about "long stay Tourist" visa ?

when in reality nobody knows yet if METV will be available outside the country of residence...

Probability is high that you are just giving false information...

[Derek JM]

What is your home country Yuhani?. The Thai embassy in the U.S just released their requirements (ubonjoe posted the link on another thread) and they mirror the ones from two other G7 nations, Germany and Italy. The details you have given us appear to show that you live in Thailand year round, but take a trip back home every year. The problem with this is that every country that has posted the requirements for the METV has required proof of employment. Many foreigners living here long term on tourist visas are understandably nervous, but we really need to wait until the consulates in Vientiane and Savannakhet post their requirements and more importantly, how strictly the various embassies and consulates will enforce these requirements.

Interesting. I am not in Full time employment, under 50 by a long shot but Receive a pension (disability) not from my country of citizenship but from a country where I have permanent residence. Where would I stand in terms of METV?

[jacksam]

You will go to consulates that previously issued double and triple tv and obtain METV. Easy peasy.

Why do you post that "information" in many topics about "long stay Tourist" visa ?

when in reality nobody knows yet if METV will be available outside the country of residence...

Probability is high that you are just giving false information...

It is obvious that my posts are just an opinion. Many neighboring consulates have nothing on their website. As long as members recognize that this is purely my opinion, not based on any facts then I can put my opinion out there. Do you have a view. You state my opinion in all probability will be false. Only few more sleeps

[Derek JM]

You will go to consulates that previously issued double and triple tv and obtain METV. Easy peasy.

Why do you post that "information" in many topics about "long stay Tourist" visa ?

when in reality nobody knows yet if METV will be available outside the country of residence...

Probability is high that you are just giving false information...

Could n't someone head for another nearby country. Rent an Apartment/condo/whatever use the rental contract to open a bank account. Get letter from bank to proof address and use such documents to prove residence it that nearby country? If necessary take a driving test to obtain driving licence to further prove residency in said country and then obtain METV that way all while enjoying a few months away from LOS?

Just asking...

[phuketrichard]

You will go to consulates that previously issued double and triple tv and obtain METV. Easy peasy.

Why do you post that "information" in many topics about "long stay Tourist" visa ?

when in reality nobody knows yet if METV will be available outside the country of residence...

Probability is high that you are just giving false information...

It is obvious that my posts are just an opinion. Many neighboring consulates have nothing on their website. As long as members recognize that this is purely my opinion, not based on any facts then I can put my opinion out there. Do you have a view. You state my opinion in all probability will be false. Only few more sleeps

Singapore and Cambodia ( as neighbor as u can get) both have the rules laid out on their website

$8,000 in bank for 6 months

employment

travel tickets

accomodations

only residents need apply

will Laos follow?? sorry, no crystal ball

[john123789]

Can you tell me why Thailand have retirement Visa but it has to be renewed every Year i dont want any hassle to renew the retirement Visa every year,what happens if you go up to renew the Visa and you get someone having a bad day and refuses to renew it,as i want to Buy a Condo in the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Bangkok as my Idea was to live there permanently and it is not cheap.for i of there Condos.

[jacksam]

Can you tell me why Thailand have retirement Visa but it has to be renewed every Year i dont want any hassle to renew the retirement Visa every year,what happens if you go up to renew the Visa and you get someone having a bad day and refuses to renew it,as i want to Buy a Condo in the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Bangkok as my Idea was to live there permanently and it is not cheap.for i of there Condos.

Thailand does not have retirement visa. They have visa based on retirement and when that expires you apply for 12 month extension of stay. Pretty painless procedure every 12 months with the standard requirements. Many countries such as mine do not afford this to tourists. Sounds like you wish to live in bkk. You will not find someone having a bad hair day. Read up on extensions to stay on thaivisa, have all the minimal paperwork. Job done. Welcome to los

[oncearugge]

Can you tell me why Thailand have retirement Visa but it has to be renewed every Year i dont want any hassle to renew the retirement Visa every year,what happens if you go up to renew the Visa and you get someone having a bad day and refuses to renew it,as i want to Buy a Condo in the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Bangkok as my Idea was to live there permanently and it is not cheap.for i of there Condos.

The Ritz-Carlton, which, with prices ranging from approximately 220,000 - 400,000+ baht per square meter, will be among the highest prices ever achieved for Thai luxury real estate.

If you spend 10 million you can qualify for an extension of stay based on investment.

Or you could look at the 20 year Thai Elite visa option.

http://www.thailandelite.com/visa/

[john123789]

Thank you very much for your information i found it very helpful and iam very grateful i have never heard of the Elite Visa and i will look into it i have a Solicitor in Siam Legal but he made no mention of the Elite Visa for investment Thank you

[uptheos]

Can you tell me why Thailand have retirement Visa but it has to be renewed every Year i dont want any hassle to renew the retirement Visa every year,what happens if you go up to renew the Visa and you get someone having a bad day and refuses to renew it,as i want to Buy a Condo in the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Bangkok as my Idea was to live there permanently and it is not cheap.for i of there Condos.

If you are doing one year extensions based on retirement and have the required money and paperwork, no-one who is having a bad day will refuse to renew it.

[oncearugge]

Thank you very much for your information i found it very helpful and iam very grateful i have never heard of the Elite Visa and i will look into it i have a Solicitor in Siam Legal but he made no mention of the Elite Visa for investment Thank you

The Elite Visa is not for investment !

You failed to read the "OR " in my comment!

[elviajero]

Thank you very much for your information i found it very helpful and iam very grateful i have never heard of the Elite Visa and i will look into it i have a Solicitor in Siam Legal but he made no mention of the Elite Visa for investment Thank you

There are 5 and 20 year options. You pay upfront. The 5 years costs 500k baht and the 20 year costs 2 million + vat + 20k per year. Personally I don't see the benefit of the 20 year plan.

You can come and go as often as you want, but the maximum stay without getting an extension of stay (1,900 baht) or doing a border run is 1 year. The 5 year plan can be utilised for 6 years before needing to apply again if you enter just before the end of the 5 years.

You don't need a lawyer. Link.

[Thaidream]

If they hold to the money requirements on the METV and a job- few will obtain it and fewer will come to Thailand. If there is only the one entry TR- this will cause headaches for those who are under 50 and have income to handle monthly rents and living expenses. If Thailand does not want this type of money into their economy other countries will. The METV the way described is a loser.

[elviajero]

Can you tell me why Thailand have retirement Visa but it has to be renewed every Year i dont want any hassle to renew the retirement Visa every year,what happens if you go up to renew the Visa and you get someone having a bad day and refuses to renew it,as i want to Buy a Condo in the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Bangkok as my Idea was to live there permanently and it is not cheap.for i of there Condos.

As long as you can meet the requirements there is no reason why you would ever be denied an extension of stay or visa.

[elviajero]

If they hold to the money requirements on the METV and a job- few will obtain it and fewer will come to Thailand. If there is only the one entry TR- this will cause headaches for those who are under 50 and have income to handle monthly rents and living expenses. If Thailand does not want this type of money into their economy other countries will. The METV the way described is a loser.

The same number of people will come or more. Less will be able to stay long term which may or may not be the point of introducing it. There probably isn't a visa for under 50's for a reason.

[Thaidream]

I am sure you are correct but it is too bad because people under 50 also have families and children and want to live like the rest of us- in peace. Thailand is becoming too much like the West - an that is a shame because the West is what those of us who are long term residents have escaped from.