Thailand’s cabinet on November 22 agreed that the long – stay visa for tourists aged over 50 can be extended to a maximum of ten years from the current one year.
Hanoi (VNA) – Thailand’s cabinet on November 22 agreed that the long – stayvisa for tourists aged over 50 can be extended to a maximum of ten years fromthe current one year.
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ApisitChaiyanuwat, vice minister at the Prime Minister's Office, said the 10-yearlong-stay visa, set for tourists aged over 50, has other requirements. Foreigners,who want to hold the visa, must have a minimum monthly income of 100,000 (2,777USD) or a minimum deposit of three million BTH (83,333 USD) in a bank accountfor at least one year.
They are also required to have health insurance lasting for one year andworth 1,000 USD at least.
The visa will be initially valid for five years, said the officer, andcan be renewed for another five years and the visa fee costs 10,000 BTH (281USD).
The move aims to proꦕmote medical and wel🍸lness tourism while targetingat visitors from many countries such as China, Japan, India, the United Statesand the United Kingdom.-VNA
Medical tourism now has been a growing segment of Thailand's tourism and the health care sector is relying on a policy from government to take the country into a medical hub in the region.
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