Clive 73 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I was reading this website that came up in my newsfeed and it states that you can apply for a permanent residency visa after having a retirement visa for three years? I've never heard of this and was wondering if it is true? https://www.shipit.co.uk/blog/other-articles/retiring-to-thailand 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post ubonjoe 48,638 Posted January 21 Popular Post Share Posted January 21 That is false info. You have to be working for 3 years with a work permit and paying taxes for 3 years to apply for permanent residency. You cannot get a work permit and work with a visa or extension of stay based upon retirement 7 Link to post Share on other sites
VocalNeal 7,413 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Can this be done after the fact. I.e. still living here after having worked for more than 3 years? Link to post Share on other sites
ubonjoe 48,638 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 22 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: Can this be done after the fact. I.e. still living here after having worked for more than 3 years? You still have to be working on the day you apply for PR. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ubik314 0 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 ubonjoe, it is clear you need to be working at the time of the PR request, at to have worked (paid taxes) for at least 3 years, but does it needs to be ocntinuous years? I have been working here over 20 years, but I have only recently been employed again after a 2 years break. Can I now (or at the end of the covid crisis !) make my PR request? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
ubonjoe 48,638 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 6 minutes ago, Ubik314 said: it is clear you need to be working at the time of the PR request, at to have worked (paid taxes) for at least 3 years, but does it needs to be ocntinuous years? It has to be 3 consecutive years of working with a extension of stay to apply for it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbkk1 9 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 17 hours ago, ubonjoe said: You still have to be working on the day you apply for PR. I've got an application currently under review. Do I still have to be at my job before it's finally awarded (assuming that it will be), as is the just on the day that I applied, and they accepted my application? I'm looking to possibly retire prior to notification of the final outcome, should I wait? Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisvS 6 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 18 hours ago, Clive said: I was reading this website that came up in my newsfeed and it states that you can apply for a permanent residency visa after having a retirement visa for three years? I've never heard of this and was wondering if it is true? https://www.shipit.co.uk/blog/other-articles/retiring-to-thailand I have been informed this is true, with conditions. 3 years retirement in a row, zero overstay and in October of year 4 you can apply for Temporary residency paper/permit. It might take up to 1 year for feedback. Only 100 persons from chosen countries will be given residency each year. Link to post Share on other sites
ubonjoe 48,638 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 14 minutes ago, jeffbkk1 said: I've got an application currently under review. Do I still have to be at my job before it's finally awarded (assuming that it will be), as is the just on the day that I applied, and they accepted my application? I'm looking to possibly retire prior to notification of the final outcome, should I wait? Best to wait until you get approval. There does not seem to be any firm rule about it but that is advise given by immigration. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post ubonjoe 48,638 Posted January 22 Popular Post Share Posted January 22 6 minutes ago, ChrisvS said: I have been informed this is true, with conditions. 3 years retirement in a row, zero overstay and in October of year 4 you can apply for Temporary residency paper/permit. It might take up to 1 year for feedback. Only 100 persons from chosen countries will be given residency each year. No it is not allowed. There was a order written in 2003 that allowed it but no approvals of it were ever done that I am aware of and they issued a new one around 2008. Here are the latest requirements and you will not see retirement mentioned in it. Permanent Residency Requirements June 2019.pdf 4 Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbkk1 9 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 28 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: Best to wait until you get approval. There does not seem to be any firm rule about it but that is advise given by immigration. Thanks you! Link to post Share on other sites
Kurtf 656 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 You can apply. But how much good it will do you is questionable. Link to post Share on other sites
LukKrueng 1,600 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, Kurtf said: You can apply. But how much good it will do you is questionable. You can't even apply. When you apply they check the tax payment status and if you can't show 3 consecutive years of tax payment (and if course all other requirements) they won't accept the application Link to post Share on other sites
khunPer 6,191 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 22 hours ago, Clive said: I've never heard of this and was wondering if it is true? Unfortunately wishful thinking... I however wouldn't mind if it became true... Link to post Share on other sites
.thumb.jpeg.beb76341acaf25fad0b46b9707d002e4.jpeg)
Subscribe to the newsletter
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now