webfact Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 10-Year Visas Now Available: Thai Immigration By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter BANGKOK — The much awaited 10-year visa for foreign retirees is now available, the top commander of the immigration police said Wednesday. , though staff seem to be unaware of the announcement. Lt. Gen. Natthathorn Prohsunthorn said the new visa will come in two installments of five years each. It can be issued for foreigners from 14 countries who meet set conditions, such as having three million baht in bank account. Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/business/2017/08/16/10-year-visas-now-available-thai-immigration/ -- © Copyright Khaosod English 2017-08-16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 So this 10 yr visa (that is seems no immigration staff know about) comes in two 5 yr installments !! So it's a 5 yr renewable visa then ? Where's the 5 yr visa for married or parents ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inThailand Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Blah blah blah! Are they still peddling this visa that has no benefits over the existing ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 "Much awaited"...? By whom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 When I read all the requirements for it, I said "Screw that!". I'll stick with my yearly Retirement. No big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbob Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 22 minutes ago, cornishcarlos said: So this 10 yr visa (that is seems no immigration staff know about) comes in two 5 yr installments !! So it's a 5 yr renewable visa then ? Where's the 5 yr visa for married or parents ? I agree completely, there are many retirees who no previous connection to Thailand and they get these privileges. Whereas many (not yet retired) people who are married, having families and property(s) are facing difficulties with visa(s), getting just 1 year visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 This will be one of the least sought after option available. Probably so much so that most IOs won't know how to process them correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 27 minutes ago, cornishcarlos said: Where's the 5 yr visa for married Not enough marriages last that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Scams are so much a part of Thailand they can't even call a five year visa a five year visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckysilk Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Thanks but no thanks, noooooo way in hell am I putting 3M in Thai baht in this country when I'm treated like crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globin Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) I like the picture of the silver haired couple on the spotless and deserted beach...I want a visa for that place, where is it? inside the hollow moon! Edited August 16, 2017 by globin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguston Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 It will be interesting to see how many of the dodgy "visa agents" start to offer the 10 year visa along with their current "dodgy retirement visas ". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 5 minutes ago, Diamondbob said: people who are married, having families and property(s) are facing difficulties with visa(s), getting just 1 year visa A whole lot of people seem to get marriage extensions (not visas) without any problem. If you're facing difficulty getting a one year extension, why would you assume getting a visa or extension for a longer period would be problem free? 8 minutes ago, Diamondbob said: I agree completely, there are many retirees who no previous connection to Thailand and they get these privileges. I have no plans to apply for this visa, but why would you assume that many retirees have less of a connection to Thailand than you do. Many retirees are married to Thais and have children here. I have an eighteen year connection to Thailand and get retirement extensions every year. Why is someone who chose to get married so much more "connected" to Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 staff dont know about it,THEY DONT NEED TOO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 From the OP link: “It is now effective,” Natthathorn said by phone. “Foreigners can apply for it at their provincial immigration offices. For Bangkok and neighboring provinces, it’s at Chaeng Wattana.” Although the new retirement visa has been available since Friday, Natthathorn said he has not seen any applications come across his desk so far. I think it will be interesting to see how many of these visas are actually issued. Obviously when the immigration personnel catch up with the memo........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: Scams are so much a part of Thailand they can't even call a five year visa a five year visa. Since it's stated clearly that it's for 5 years and renewable, how is that a scam? Advertising hype is hardly solely an invention of Thais and in this case it might be hyperbolic, but hardly deceptive to anyone who can read a few sentences without being overwhelmed. Edited August 16, 2017 by Suradit69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, ferguston said: It will be interesting to see how many of the dodgy "visa agents" start to offer the 10 year visa along with their current "dodgy retirement visas ". And how many dodgy farangs rush to their dodgy agents to try it on. 10 (or 5) years is a long time to spend hoping no one at immigrations or at a border crossing figures out that they got the visa illegally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negita43 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Well there is the first question is it a visa or a visa extension - based on? And the second, what are the advantages of spending/committing all that money up front. Who knows how long many of us will be here living and breathing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 But it's really 2.2m right? because you will use your current 800k? but I don't see advantages unless you can take out the 3m and not use again for 9 years OR no 90 day stupid reporting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I wouldn't touch this even with a barge pole.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 23 minutes ago, Luckysilk said: Thanks but no thanks, noooooo way in hell am I putting 3M in Thai baht in this country when I'm treated like crap. Yes, you can be treated like crap in the country from which you fled for far less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark01 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Yay!!! Let's all stick loads of cash in Thai banks in the hope that maybe we will get it back one day and it won't be appropriated and used to pay off some Chinese debts. Same before, same now, same in the future - they don't want us here, they just want our money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 34 minutes ago, Misterwhisper said: "Much awaited"...? By whom? Pffff Thai banks for the 3 million ฿ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carabaothai Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Absolutely nothing for people who are married, or who have properties, or who have children.... Or both.. Or all of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helloagain Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 59 minutes ago, Thaiwrath said: Yes and 3000000 baht in the bank. What does malaysia ask for ? I bet not that. Crazy. Do they want us and our curency or not. I guess not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twizzian Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 No mention of the $10,000 medical insurance in support of the application. Maybe on the next approval it'll be $20k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helloagain Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 23 minutes ago, chrisinth said: From the OP link: “It is now effective,” Natthathorn said by phone. “Foreigners can apply for it at their provincial immigration offices. For Bangkok and neighboring provinces, it’s at Chaeng Wattana.” Although the new retirement visa has been available since Friday, Natthathorn said he has not seen any applications come across his desk so far. I think it will be interesting to see how many of these visas are actually issued. Obviously when the immigration personnel catch up with the memo........................ At 3000000 baht in the bank i guess not many applications Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Are the requirements and application forms available anywhere on the web. Can you have a certified income of 100,000 or must it be the 3mill.? Have they clarified the particulars of health coverage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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