I’m looking into it, Thailand, retirement visa. I know you need 22,000 American. I have 10 grand saved and $1500 a month in Social Security is there anyway I can combine the two to get a visa? If not, I have a friend with 10,000 and if I leave it in the bank for two months before and three months after I can get it back to him I do the same thing the next year.
TLDR : Answer Summary
To qualify for a retirement visa in Thailand, you typically need to show proof of financial stability, which includes having 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account for at least two months before applying and three months after. You can also demonstrate a monthly income from abroad, but in this case, the US embassy does not certify Social Security income. Some options discussed include pooling funds with a friend for the bank requirement or working with an agent to manage the visa application process. It is advisable to consider the total cost of living in Thailand on a limited income.
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