New 10 year thai visa

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New 10 year thai visa

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Thailand's NEW 10 year visa


Gist of the matter

Ministry of Public Health reported that

1. At present, an increasing number of foreigners aged 50 and over have been travelling to Thailand for a long stay by obtaining Non-Immigrant Visa Category O-A (Long Stay). Ministry of Tourism and Sports also reported that in 2014, top 15 countries of which the citizens have been approved for a long stay in Thailand are: England, USA, Switzerland, Japan, France, Australia, Norway, China, Sweden, Netherlands, India, Italy, Canada and Taiwan. These are tourists with considerable potentials who prefer to stay in Thailand’s tourist destinations, such as Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chonburi and other famous coastal provinces.

2. Ministry of Public Health and Ministry of Tourism and Sports have reached an agreement, at the 5/2016 board meeting of Thailand Development and Promotion on Medical and Wellness Tourism, to extend period of stay for Long Stay Visa from 1 year to 10 years for foreigners from 14 countries as follows: Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Sweden, France, Finland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, USA, England, Japan and Canada. The requirements are as follows:



1) Age requirement: Foreigner aged 50 or more who applies for Non-immigrant catergory O-A (Long Stay) from Thai Consulates in their countries or foreigner who travels to Thailand with other types of visa and wishes to change to a Long Stay Visa. Holder of this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand for 5 years with multiple entry and granted for another 5-year extension with multiple entry.

2) Visa fee: 10,000 Baht

3) Financial requirement: Must have a bank deposit of at least 3 million baht or have a monthly salary of at least 100,000 Baht

4) Health insurance coverage: Must have with them medical insurance policy of at least USD 1,000 for OPD and USD 10,000 or more for IPD per year

5) Report to immigration: every 90 days to the immigration officer in his or her residence area

6) Others: Spouse or registered partner of the applicant aged 50 or more can request for a Long Stay Visa by providing a seperate bank deposit in Thailand or have monthly salary. Spouse aged under 50 will be granted with Non-immigrant visa catergory O, and childern aged under 21 can enter the country for education with Non-immigrant visa catergory ED. The applicant can also purchase private vehicle or condominium in Thailand with foreign funds transferred to Thai bank account, as well as will be permitted to conduct volunteer work without pay.
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phuketrichard wrote:
3) Financial requirement: Must have a bank deposit of at least 3 million baht or have a monthly salary of at least 100,000 Baht
Seems a bit steep? Can live quite nicely on that IN AUSTRALIA.
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timmydownawell wrote:
phuketrichard wrote:
3) Financial requirement: Must have a bank deposit of at least 3 million baht or have a monthly salary of at least 100,000 Baht
Seems a bit steep? Can live quite nicely on that IN AUSTRALIA.
but who would want too...?


:stir:


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Bertros wrote:
timmydownawell wrote:
phuketrichard wrote:
3) Financial requirement: Must have a bank deposit of at least 3 million baht or have a monthly salary of at least 100,000 Baht
Seems a bit steep? Can live quite nicely on that IN AUSTRALIA.
but who would want too...?


:stir:
haha

Not me, actually. Would live like a king in these parts on that though. But that's not what I am aiming for.
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Bertros wrote:
timmydownawell wrote:
phuketrichard wrote:
3) Financial requirement: Must have a bank deposit of at least 3 million baht or have a monthly salary of at least 100,000 Baht
Seems a bit steep? Can live quite nicely on that IN AUSTRALIA.
but who would want too...?


:stir:


Bertros :hattip:
yeh im goin back to oz seem the rest of the wold turned to absolute shite :lol:
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timmydownawell wrote:
Bertros wrote:
timmydownawell wrote:
phuketrichard wrote:
3) Financial requirement: Must have a bank deposit of at least 3 million baht or have a monthly salary of at least 100,000 Baht
Seems a bit steep? Can live quite nicely on that IN AUSTRALIA.
but who would want too...?


:stir:
haha

Not me, actually. Would live like a king in these parts on that though. But that's not what I am aiming for.

I'm guessing you just want to live like a queen ?
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Duncan wrote:
timmydownawell wrote:
Bertros wrote:
timmydownawell wrote:
phuketrichard wrote:
3) Financial requirement: Must have a bank deposit of at least 3 million baht or have a monthly salary of at least 100,000 Baht
Seems a bit steep? Can live quite nicely on that IN AUSTRALIA.
but who would want too...?


:stir:
haha

Not me, actually. Would live like a king in these parts on that though. But that's not what I am aiming for.

I'm guessing you just want to live like a queen ?


funny

cheers

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Lao-Lao-from-laos wrote: yeh im goin back to oz seem the rest of the wold turned to absolute shite :lol:
You'll be back on here bitching about Australia being shit in no time BKK Trapper.
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Thailand’s New 10-Year Visas Meet Mixed Reactions
BANGKOK — Expats have expressed enthusiasm about the approval of a plan to issue 10-year visas but worry they may be of benefit to few as more details about how they would work have came to light Thursday.

Since the cabinet approved Tuesday a plan to offer 10-year visas to foreign nationals over 50, a number of have expats welcomed the news but said they were concerned about their accessibility, health insurance requirements and unaddressed shortcomings of other visa offerings.

According to minutes of Tuesday’s cabinet meeting, the long stay, multiple-entry visa will be offered to citizens of 14 nations: Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Sweden, France, Finland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and Canada. The application fee will be 10,000 baht.

The financial requirements alone are likely to exclude all but the most affluent.

Applicants must not only leave 3 million baht untouched for one year in a time deposit, but they cannot withdraw more than 50 percent, which they must show proof was spent in Thailand for such as medical, property, tuition or similar expenses, according to the resolution. Want to renew it five years later? Visa holders must again show 3 million baht in the bank or an income of at least 100,000 baht per month.
[There is also] the requirement that one must have health insurance covering hospital stays and annual coverage worth at least USD$10,000.

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