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What is the best visa option to apply for in Australia for opening a Thai bank account and considering a marriage or retirement visa?
Hi looking for advice
I’m married to a Thai lady
Returning to Australia today and need to return to Thailand on a simple visa to get a Thai bank account and eventually a marriage or retirement visa
I have enough money to cover both
Which is the simplest visa to apply for when I am in Australia please
Cheers Dave
I’m married to a Thai lady
Returning to Australia today and need to return to Thailand on a simple visa to get a Thai bank account and eventually a marriage or retirement visa
I have enough money to cover both
Which is the simplest visa to apply for when I am in Australia please
Cheers Dave
Answer summary
A user is seeking advice on the simplest visa to apply for while returning to Australia, aiming to open a Thai bank account and eventually obtain a marriage or retirement visa. Comments indicate that a NON-O immigrant visa is recommended for opening a bank account and serves as a pathway to both marriage and retirement visas. There is a discussion about the relative ease of obtaining a retirement visa compared to a marriage visa, and the possibility of applying for permanent residency after three years on a marriage visa, which seems to require work and tax contribution.
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Nigel *******
The none O is the one you want for both retirement, or marriage. Also makes opening a bank account a lot easier. I am married to. Thai lady, but I am doing the retirement visa, as a lot less paperwork.
Michael **********
@Nigel ******
Hi Nigel Being on a retirement visa as you say it’s easier but what about PR . As I have read after three years being on a marriage visa you are eligible for permanent residence.
Correct me if I’m wrong.
Nigel *******
@Michael *********
I have not heard of that, but not really looked into that side of it.
Robert **********
you would need to be working to apply for PR
This site has useful information on the process
This site has useful information on the process
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Michael ********
@Michael *********
you need to be working and paying tax to be eligible for PRMichael ********
@Michael *********
Yes AI is not quite right here, if you are interested to learn more join the Thai Citizenship group.I Wish it was as easy as holding a non O visa 3 years in a rowMichael **********
@Michael *******
I am not going to insist but that’s what I have heard (read)
Frank **********
Retirement visa is easier then a marriage visa.
Phirom *********
You need a non o immigrant visa to open a Thai bank account.
Jeremy ********
@Phirom ********
or a long term visa
Paul *******
To open a Thai bank account, you need to be on a long term visa.
Chris *********************
@Paul ******
not long term mate I see a lot of people open a bank account on a 90 days visaActivity
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