Do I need to immigrate first if I want to buy a house in Thailand?

Thailand is a non-immigrant country, so buying a house in Thailand does not mean immigration. If you want to live for a long time, you can choose to apply for business visas, work visas, student visas, pension visas, marriage visas, personal visas/accompanying visas and other common long-term residence visas.

Business visa: This visa is mainly used for overseas people to do business or work in Thailand. The requirement is to enter Thailand three times in a year. The visa is valid for three months and the stay in Thailand cannot exceed 90 days.

Study visa: This kind of visa is mainly used for studying in Thailand, participating in training or internship. The visa is valid for 90 days and the stay in Thailand cannot exceed 90 days. The time given by the embassy is 90 days, during which the handover work should be done with the school. After the school issues relevant certificates, the visa can be converted into a one-year validity period. Be careful not to enter and leave Thailand at will with a visa.

O Visa: This visa is mainly used for family reunion in Thailand. If you are married to a Thai, have relatives or work in a non-governmental organization, you can apply for this visa. The visa is valid for 90 days and the stay in Thailand cannot exceed three months. Ordinary business visas can replace such visas.

Retirement pension visa: this is a pension plan launched by the Thai government for overseas groups over 50 who have certain economic ability. All elderly people can apply as long as they meet the requirements.

Work visa: This kind of visa is mainly an extension of business visa. As long as you work in Thailand, your company will apply and get a work visa, so you can legally stay in Thailand for one year.

Marriage visa: This visa is mainly for marrying Thai people. It is valid for one year and will be renewed every year.