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What are the retirement visa laws in Thailand for Australian citizens?
What are the laws for retirement in Thailand l am an Australian citizen thanks
Answer summary
To retire in Thailand as an Australian citizen, you generally need to obtain a Non-Immigrant O visa, which has specific financial requirements such as having 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account or proving a monthly income of at least 65,000 THB. It's recommended to research visa details on official Thai embassy websites and consider consulting a visa agent for assistance. Expat individuals have also discussed the importance of being aware of tax implications back home and shared their personal experiences regarding the application process and requirements.
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Carey *********
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Keith ***********
You need to stop using the f word three times every sentence and no thongs and Bintang singlets.
Hugo *********
OPI have a 35 year old criminal record nothing serious l just got tiny fine and good behaviour bond was 19 long ago l have enough money in my bank to retire there would this be a problem l will retire at 60
Paul ***********
Have 800k in the bank or 65k month in pension and over 59
Nongnuch ********
@Paul **********
over 50 ! And you don't need to be retired. It's sufficient to be over 50Warren ******
I’m an Aussie and retired in Thailand. Open bank account go thru an agency. Easy done
Hugo *********
OP@Warren *****
an agency in Australia or in Thailand?Warren ******
@Hugo ********
ThailandMichael *******
@Hugo ********
yip, get it but I also don’t want more grey hair than I already have 😊 it’s a day out of my life once a year and B1900…….👍Hugo *********
OP@Warren *****
living the dreamWarren ******
@Hugo ********
that’s what I’m doing . Retired and loving it 🍺🍺Hugo *********
OP@Michael ******
l.just want to retire not work when l do go to ThailandHugo *********
OPI appreciate any of your advice Warren thank you again
Hugo *********
OPI got enough money in my bank account but l thought they ask a million questions and check your history sounds easier than l thought
Michael *******
@Hugo ********
it’s fine until something goes wrong, agents grease wheels at immig and your passport leaves your control, better and safer to research and do it yourself…….once your are tied to an agent you are trapped in the process………there are some terrible stories over people being impacted by dodgy agents and visas (education visa being a case in point)Hugo *********
OP@Warren *****
wow l appreciate your helpWarren ******
@Hugo ********
I just went in spoke to them . Paid them money and they did everything for me . They took me to the bank opened bank account and they applied for the retirement visa was very easy . Was done in 3 days .Hugo *********
OP@Warren *****
whats involved in the visa application?Hugo *********
OP@Warren *****
thanks mate
Malcolm *****
If you have no clue, it’s best not to come to Thailand
Hoffman ******
@Malcolm ****
pull your head in lolCato *******************
@Malcolm ****
Seriously how selfish are you! You are the type of "farang" that is best avoided!
Wayne *****
@Malcolm ****
What an arrogant, egotistical answer that is.Hugo *********
OP@Malcolm ****
class clown l have been twice and going againCato *******************
@Malcolm ****
There are many people that are not IT literate... but there is no need for your rudeness which shows how ignorant you are more than the OP. !
Frankie *******
Nothing .I m an Australian American citizen n lived in America last 20 years n I earn no income in Australia so no requirement to pay tax in Australia
Darin ********
Easy must be 50 years old and place 800.000 bath in Thai bank account. Just come to Thailand and use a visa agent, you can do it yourself but can be a nightmare, the chicken and the egg fable
Michael ********
Just go onto your nearest Thai Embassy website ! It's all there in English believe it or not !
JC *****
Here’s a website to read about it.
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Braulio *********
Go to the website of the Thai embassy
David *******
@Braulio ********
Best to check with Thai Immigration in the relevant area you will be living in, as different areas have their own interpretation of rules. Thai Embassy Canberra give an approximate idea
John **********
There is a ton of information on the internet. This is what I did ; I obtained a Non Immigrant O visa online at the Thai embassy in Canberra ACT. I was not asked for any proof of flights or accommodation. I did enter the hotel and the private residence where I would be staying and flight number. Proof of finances in your home bank. Licence for proof I'm still in Australia. Plus passport photo and passport page. Once in Thailand immigration for a resident certificate, bank to open an account. Deposit 800,000 . It hasn't been difficult, but in saying that I did a lot of research first. Knowledge is power.
Sam *****
I have read there are tax implications back home when you do too. Don’t forget to look into this too.
Eric **********
Maybe this will help you
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Kevin ******
First u need a Thai bank account
Rolf *********
@Kevin *****
first of all you need to be 50 years old, then Thai bank account.
Arnold **********
@Kevin *****
not true
Graham ******
@Kevin *****
not true e.g. Non-OA Visa
Deb **********
Google it first. Plethora of information out there.
Steve ***************
@Deb *********
the problem is, much is inaccurate or outdated at best.Deb **********
If you're of reasonable intelligence it doesnt take much to work out whats real and what isn't. Plenty of legal pages available to first read then have a pile of questions for this group. But to dump a big question like yours to a group and expect your perfect answer is asking a lot. 🙂
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