If you are a US citizen and seeking Thai permanent residence, the process may be a little easier on your part in comparison to other expats. The PR permit will allow you to stay in Thailand permanently without the requirement for a visa. Besides, it is just another way of obtaining citizenship plus a Thai passport.
This opportunity is limited to only 100 people of each nationality every year. Acceptance of such applications happens in December every year. The government body initially evaluates the application for about five months and then calls successful applicants for the interview. Usually, the entire process can take up to a year.
For your information, check the qualifications, the procedure and requirements when it comes to applying for a Permanent Residence Permit in Thailand.
Advantages
- Buy a condo without transferring money from abroad.
- Along with that, become a director of a public company.
- Apply for an extension of stay for non-Thai family members.
- Obtain a work permit quickly and easily.
- Obtain a permanent residence book as well as an alien registration book.
- Chances of getting mortgage financing.
- Circumvent visa runs, red tape and extension in stays.
Qualifications
To be eligible for the Thai Permanent Residency Permit, you must meet any of the following criteria:
- Must hold 3 consecutive 1-year visa extensions.
- Additionally, have a valid work permit for 3 years at the date of application.
- Must earn 30,000 Baht monthly income (for those with Thai spouse for 5 years). Elsewise, a monthly income of 80,000 Baht for those who are single.
- Applicant must present 3 years of tax statements, proving the above income.
Application Guidelines
- You can qualify to apply for PR if you have permission to stay in Thailand for at least 3 years until the application date.
- However, the date for applications varies each year on the basis of the announcement made by the Minister of Interior. Moreover, after the announcement, you must submit the application, including the last working day of the year.
- You can contact Section 1 Immigration Division 1, Sub-Division 1, Immigration Bureau (Room 301), Soi Suan Plu, Bangkok or the Immigration Office of each Region. Moreover, it is on the basis of the location of your domicile in Thailand.
- Your application must contain a detailed explanation of the exact reasons for requesting a residence permit. Importantly, this is for your own benefit as this type of detail will assist the relevant officials to make a rapid decision.
- Additionally, the application must have the following documents in attachment, such as:
- Investment purposes
- Retirement
- Experts or academics
- Accompanying a spouse who already has a permit
- Business or employment purposes
- As a dependent of a Thai citizen
- To support Thai citizens
- The applicant must apply in person as a set of fingerprints to check for the criminal record.
However, the fee of the Thai permanent residence is approximately 7,600 Baht per person.
Therefore, for more details and guidance on Thai Permanent Residence, mail us at [email protected].
