What are my options for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand if I don't meet the financial requirements?

Colin Boyland... I would be very careful of revealing what you have done with your house and money if you have sold or given away the money. It appears you have divested yourself of a house. For Centrelink purposes, you may still be deemed to have over $850,000 in deemed assets which may make you unsuccessful in qualifying for the Australian Aged Pension (AAP)...I beg you to get legal advice. please!!!

Keep in mind that your pension amount that you're receiving while in Australia is more than it will be if you move to Thailand to live... about 5.5k Baht less.

Not having the 800k required, you can do what has been suggested by a few... using an Agent to get the Visa for you. Doing that, you should be aware that these Agents only put the 800k in a bank account until the Visa has been approved and then they'll take out again. They're actually bribing an Immigration Officer to get the Visa for you. Going this route will depend on you're comfortable being a part of something, which while it might seem from some comments to be fine and accepted by a lot of people, it's still illegal. Also, if you go that route, you are quite likely to be stuck with using agents every year. Also, there are some Immigration Officers who will refuse to deal with Foreigners who use Agents to obtain Visas when it comes to doing Extensions, so doing Extensions on your own might not work out.

Just be careful of scammers and good luck

You will get a Visa ..

Use an agent , a good agent , forget all the other rubbish this is the most cost effective way to do it

Just come with the tourist visa and do the retirement visa with an agent...

Get the agent that others have recommended. The easiest way to get your retirement visa and to renew every year after.

Go to pattaya and ask to see lucky at soya bukou. I had the problem but she sorted it out for me. It cost me 37.000 5 hundred baht and it took 3 weeks.

Easiest way is through an agency. Pay 15 000baht with Bangkok bank and 2000baht with other banks. You can pm me for the agency

There are many services you can use to get your visa.

Why won’t the kids give the money back to you?

They have their entire life in front of them but you maybe not so much.

Get the kids to pay your 800,000 baht..

If you are in Australia you can apply here for non imig visa O-A for one year..you do not need 0..you need other docs but easy to obtain

How long are you allowed out of the country before it affects your pension

I meant to add; you can get 60 days + 30 day extension. I have a place in Thailand with my partner but currently living in Perth. That's my plan when I return to Thailand. Remember the one also needs TBH0 annual insurance with your retirement visa.

THB0 OR per month income.

Agent

One thing to consider Malc is if you stay for 180 days or more you may get taxed on that pension you have also. I’m on retirement visa done myself easily by the way 1900 baht but I’m waiting to see this year if I’m going to get taxed on all my Thai deposits from uk. If so I may go somewhere else and avoid the rainy season and very hot weather going forward

@Mal****

agents in Pattaya can help. If you have a certain bank account then from ฿.

I didn't need 800,000 bht. Seek an agent, cost approx 35,000 bht and they do everything for you.

Use an agent, they can bypass the 800,000 for you but at a cost.

Not wanting to be the smartie, but, if you gave your property to your kids would it be too much for them to piney up the $35k for you?

25-30,000 with an agent and your in next time only 12,500-13,500

Maybe look into the DTV 180 days leave and come back for another 180 days wash rinse repeat for 5 years…

Look at doing Cooking Course options for that particular visa.

Get stamped in for 60 days, and find an agent for a non-O visa here in Thailand if you have problems meeting the financial requirements.

Agents can solve the 800,000 baht issue