@Warren ******
Pros and cons
Pros for retirement, a little bit less hassle for paperwork.
Pros for Marriage, you can convert to a work permit whereas retirement you cannot.
I could have gone either way also, but i was stuck in Singapore when all the borders were closed, i managed to get back in July people who were on retirement visas couldnt get back in the country until september or october I believe, for that reason i am sticking to Marriage visa, yes the paperwork is a bit more to prove its not a scam marriage, but once its done its identical every time. Province i am in there are not too many foriegners so think it will be very easy in future