Pilotman Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Hi everyone Simple question, I intend to retire to Thailand this year, my wife is a Thia/British citizen. I know that there are a few options available to me to gain that initial visa to enter LOS and then do the necessary for a prolonged stay once I get to Thailand, but what advice do forum members have on that initial visa application? Do I go for a SETV, a METV, or a Non- Immigrant O visa; what has the least hassle attached? Many thanks in anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 If you plan on applying for an extension of stay here getting a single entry non-o visa based upon marriage to a Thai would be your best option. You could also apply for a multiple entry non-o visa that would allow unlimited 90 day entries for a year from the date of its issue at the embassy in London. No financial proof would be needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Pilotman said: Do I go for a SETV, a METV, or a Non- Immigrant O visa; what has the least hassle attached? A single entry non-immigrant visa based on marriage would be the best option. Once in Thailand you can apply for a 1 year extension based on marriage or retirement. Avoid entering Thailand as a tourist because you would need to apply for a non-immigrant visa when in Thailand, which can be a pain, before applying for the extension of stay. If you have at least the equivalent of 800K or an income of 65K you could apply for a non-immigrant 'O-A' (long stay) visa. It requires more paperwork hassle to get, but gives you 1-2 years in Thailand before needing to apply for an extension of stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanyaburi Mac Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Need to allow sufficient time for your baht in the Thai bank to "season" the necessary 60 or 90 days prior to application for a marriage or retirement extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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