Category: Thai Immigration

The 5-Year Retirement Visa, also known as the Non-Immigrant “O-X” Visa, allows retirees to stay in Thailand for an extended period without frequent renewals. This visa is available to foreigners aged 50 or older from selected countries, including Japan, Australia, the U.S., and many European nations. It offers significant benefits, such as multiple entries and a longer visa duration than the typical one-year retirement visa. 1. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for the 5-Year Retirement Visa, applicants must meet specific criteria: a) Age and Nationality Applicants must be 50 years old or older at the time of application. The visa is…

90-Day Reporting. For foreign nationals staying in Thailand on a long-term visa, 90-day reporting is a critical legal requirement. This process ensures that the Thai immigration authorities are updated on a foreigner’s current location every 90 days. Failing to comply can result in fines and potential complications with visa renewals or re-entry permits. This article provides an in-depth look at the 90-day reporting process, including who must report, the various reporting methods, and key considerations for compliance. 1. Who Must Do 90-Day Reporting? Foreign nationals who hold any type of long-term visa (such as a Non-Immigrant Visa, Business Visa, Retirement…

Updated last March 11, 2022 Phuket is open, Koh Samui is open! Two of the most known paradise islands in Thailand had just opened. Travelers are lining up to book flights and cannot wait to have the time of their lives like before. If you are a traveler and eyeing the paradise islands in Thailand, one must know what the requirements are to enter such islands within the country, right? Especially now that the government of Thailand has implemented stricter safety measures due to COVID-19.  Entering the Paradise Islands in Thailand What do you need to do before, and what…

As envisioned by many people since last year, an announcement has been posted by the Thai Immigration last month regarding the new overstay rules in Thailand. The advisory, as ordered by the Ministry of Interior, will take effect on March 20, 2016. The warning of overstay is viewed by many as a stricter approach to addressing the issue of the foregoing subject as offenders will now be subject to being blacklisted and banned from entering Thailand for 1 to 10 years depending on the period of overstay. New Overstay Rules Generally speaking, the adjudication for people who have voluntarily submitted…

For someone who has lived in Thailand for quite some time, becoming a Thai resident would be an ideal option. This is in view of the advantages which are associated with having the permit. Foreigners who are holders of Thai resident permit are allowed to live in Thailand without a need for any visa. They also have the ability to seek out local financing through banks or financial institutions in case they decide to purchase condominiums. To those who are wanting to become a Thai citizen, obtaining a permit is an objective that they must set their sights on. A…