What visa option is best for an Australian citizen married to a Thai national: Marriage or Retirement visa?

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I'm an Australian citizen 65 years old and legally married to A Thai lady
Marriage or retirement visa??
Totally confused!!

Ask Thailand · Answer

An Australian citizen, 65 years old and married to a Thai lady, is confused about which visa to choose: a Marriage Visa or a Retirement Visa. The discussion highlights benefits and requirements for both options. The Non-Immigrant O-A Visa is suggested for retirees, offering a longer duration of stay with fewer conditions. In contrast, the Marriage Visa has more rigorous verification requirements but less strict financial prerequisites. Ultimately, the best choice depends on the individual's financial situation and preferences regarding paperwork and residency plans.

Robert ******* · Answer

And it seems this is going the same way. PLEASE if you give advice understand the difference in application for a VISA at a Thai Consulate BEFORE people go to Thailand and the application of an Extension of Stay at an immigration office after they entered Thailand with their Visa. And please use the correct terminoligy, there are NO such things as married Visa or Retirement Visa. I close the commenting. Thanks.

Paul ******* · Answer

Your choice.  The marriage visa is more difficult because the Immigration want you to jump though hoops to prove that you are actually married and living with your wife but requires less in the bank and less proven monthly income.  My advice:  If you have sufficient funds opt for retirement visa.

Norman ****** · Answer

a 3 month NON-O then go to immigration apply for retirement extention if you have a pension over 65000 pr month you need an income letter from your embassy or consulate, or 800 000 THB in the bank and  if marriage visa you need to have 400 000  thb in the bank for at least 3 month before application

Daryl ******* · Answer

I have medical and police

David ************ · Answer

When you eventually get to the extension of stay phase using retirement as the reason seems to be easier (less paperwork) but requires more money in the bank. Plus you probably won't  be able to work or volunteer, whereas you can if you use marriage.

Daryl ******* · Answer

Thanks

Robert ******* · Answer

Non Immigrant O-A application needs also medical check and police clearance, Non Immigrant O based on marriage needs marriage certificate, if Single Entry you need to apply for Extension of Stay in Thailand and therefor you need money in a Thai bank. I can not tell you what is more convenient for you.

Daryl ******* · Answer

Thanks [mention redacted] it seems to be the same form

Which one is easiest

I have my wife a Condo paid for

Just want an easy lufe

Robert ******* · Answer

Best option is the Non Immigrant O-A visa, this is the first year Multiple Entry and on each entry you get 1 year of stay. If you leave and come back just before the valid until date on the visa you can have almost 2 years out of it. Be aware that after the valid until date on the visa has passed you need a re-entry permit to travel abroad.

Daryl ******* · Answer

In Australia no visa just retired and finished working here

Just trying to find out the best visa for me

Robert ******* · Answer

Nice, but what kind of visa do you have now if you're inside Thailand or where do you live at the moment?

What visa option is best for an Australian citizen married to a Thai national: Marriage or Retirement visa?

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