The Thai authorities, in pursuit of long-term tourists, offered tourists a visa with a 10-year validity period. Thus, this Asian country is trying to attract foreign vacationers with a stable high income, so that they spend the money earned not in their native country, but Thailand. Let’s consider the categories of tourists that fit the conditions.
According to the advisor to the Thai Prime Minister, Chayothit Kritdakorn, the country has set itself the goal of attracting about one million rich or talented foreigners over the next five years, The Thaiger reported.
The new non-immigrant multiple-entry O-X (“X” is a Roman numeral) visa aims to relieve telecommuting tourists of having to deal with one-year work, pension, or marriage permits, which typically require multiple trips to government offices, lawyers, and urgent deposits in local banks.
As the publication explained, the United Foreign Chambers of Commerce said the new visa regime would make Thailand an attractive destination for expatriate tourists and second home buyers for citizens from around the world, and if done right, the kingdom could reach its five-year goal of one million applicants. . This is significant support for the country’s economy.
The kingdom will issue a 10-year visa to foreign experts, high-level specialists, wealthy people, and even retirees. According to experts, it is technically easy to issue a long-term resident visa online. You can do it even today.
The possibility of receiving it extends to four categories of travelers whose total annual income is at least $80,000 (salary, pension) or who have assets of at least $1 million.
The visa provides for multiple entries, the issuance of a work permit and covers up to four dependents. Is it children or husband/wife. Companies using these visas are exempt from the standard four Thai employees per foreigner rule.