In the pursuit of eternal summer it’s no longer a wonder for the Russians wintering in Thailand. Someone prolongs his vacation in the land of smiles by enrolling in training courses that give the right to stay for a long time. But someone does not stop here, and dreams about migration to Thailand for permanent residence. But in order for our tourists from the CIS countries to become a full-fledged citizen of Thailand, by obtaining Thai citizenship, you need to meet a number of established requirements.
First, you need to apply for a long-term visa to Thailand, living there for more than 3 years. The next step is to acquire a a residence permit in Thailand. It is obtained from the Alien Police Department. The period of validity of the residence permit is only 12 months. After that, the applicant must reside in Thailand for at least 10 years without leaving the country. Then the person is able to gain Thai citizenship.
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Requirements for obtaining Thai citizenship
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A person will qualify for citizenship if:
- he has been in Thailand for 5 years;
- he is over 21 years old;
- he knows Thai (how do you determine the pitch of words in Thai? );he kept all receipts of payment for the period of his citizenship documents (about 10 thousand baht);
- he was not under trial.
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To obtain a Thai passport you should:
- start entrepreneurial activity in the country or actively invest in the Thai economy of 200 thousand American dollars and more;
- marry into a legal union with a person who already has Thai citizenship. Women in this case immediately get citizenship, and the men who have tied the knot of marriage with a Thai woman can only get a residence permit and the right to work. After 12 years of married life, the man still becomes the holder of the coveted status of a Thai citizen.
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Foundations for Accelerated Citizenship
The easiest way to obtain a Thai passport may be when the Thai government itself decrees in favor of the applicant. This exception can apply to people who are gifted and valuable to the country and excel in their work. For example, leading economists or athletes can be useful in the development and promotion of Thailand in the global community. Also, domestic retirees who do not count on benefits in Thailand and are going to receive the Russian allowance have a great chance. They can live unhindered in the country by prior order of the government. Read more about this in the article about the life of Russian pensioners in Thailand.
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