Among the many countries to which compatriots move for permanent residence, there is also Thailand. It attracts some with its climate, others with its culture, and still others enjoy contemplating natural landscapes. How to apply for citizenship in Thailand?
Instructions
Step 1
There is more than one way to obtain permanent residency in Thailand. To do this, you need to: correct a long-term visa for Thailand, live there for at least 3 years, then obtain a residence permit. Only after living in the country for at least 10 years with a residence permit, you can obtain citizenship. A residence permit can be obtained from the Foreign Citizenship Police Department of the Thai Consulate. Every year, a visa obtained with a residence permit will need to be renewed - it is given for a period of one year.
Step 2
Applicants, in addition to having a residence permit, are subject to rather high requirements: permanent residence in Thailand for at least 5 years, age at least 21 years, knowledge of the Thai language, at least the basics, no criminal record within Thailand. You must also have paid receipts for the execution of all documents (in the amount of about 10,000 baht).
Step 3
How to get a residence permit? One of the most popular ways is to open your own business. Please note that the visa does not yet give the right to work - this will require a separate permit, which, in turn, does not provide the right to stay in the country. You will need both documents to work. You can get a residence permit if you are a member of the management (this is a prerequisite!) Of a company that opens a representative office or subsidiary in Thailand, or participate in an investment project with an investment of at least $ 200,000.
Step 4
Another option is to marry a Thai citizen. There are some difficulties here: a foreign woman who marries a Thai receives a residence permit and the prospect of obtaining citizenship immediately, while a foreigner who marries a Thai receives only a residence permit and the right to work, and his wife loses citizenship. Only after living together for 12 years, spouses will be eligible to apply for citizenship. Their children do not have citizenship, but they usually get it without difficulty.
Step 5
You can get a residence permit if you plan to study in Thailand: foreigners can receive primary, secondary and higher education, participate in scientific activities.
Step 6
In addition, Thailand gives the right to obtain residence permits for experts, advisers, missionaries and other civil servants of value to the Thai government, as well as people who have retired at a certain age and receive it in their country.
