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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?

Visa Types NON-O Visa Thai Bank Account Marriage Visa Retirement Visa Permanent Residency Immigration Process

May 18, 2025

a year ago

David *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

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

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TLDR : 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.

a year ago

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.

a year ago

Nigel *******

@Michael *********

I have not heard of that, but not really looked into that side of it.

a year ago

Robert **********

you would need to be working to apply for PR

This site has useful information on the process

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a year ago

Michael ********

@Michael *********

you need to be working and paying tax to be eligible for PR

Michael **********

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 row

a year ago

Michael **********

@Michael *******

I am not going to insist but that’s what I have heard (read)

a year ago

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Michael **********

Frank **********

Retirement visa is easier then a marriage visa.

a year ago

Bobb *********

@Frank *********