Several visas have a "cash in bank" requirement. I have cash in an Australian Super Fund. These funds have huge assets, are as safe as banks, and because I'm over 60 the funds are immediately accessible. I'd hate to have to transfer funds from this high-interest environment into a low-interest bank account just for the visa. So does it have to be in a bank, or would a Super Fund qualify?

Also, some visas want to see an income from a government pension. I get some funds from this, but the majority from my Super Fund as an allocated pension. Would they look at both incomes?

Everything else, my car insurance is up for renewal . Been quoted 10,400b for number 2, same as last year. Does this seem about right.

car is about 10 year old and spends most of its time parked up in lopburi .

What's involved in a NZ citizen getting a visa to retire in Thailand? What sort of taxation does one face on a pension living there?

Not a Thai visa question, but definitely everything else :)

I'm looking at longer term visas in the region as a fall back for worst case scenario regarding tax liability in Thailand.

The Philippines looks to be the best option for long stay, no tax unless earning in country plus increases to UK state pension whilst in country.

Cambodia offers retirement long stay, no UK pension increases, not sure on tax yet, not resident under 180 days.

Vietnam only up to 90 days, no pension increase. Hope they extend visas going forward one day. Malaysia similar on 90 days.

Any other options I've missed? Thanks.

Canadian passport, retired over 50,currently in Thailand. I want to get a long term visa, just checked the Thai embassy website in Ottawa and it looks like they have eliminated everything except for the non immigrant O-A or arriving visa exempt for short stays. The O-A has to be applied for in Canada so I would have to fly back to complete it.

Are there any other options available to me?

Hi everyone we are looking at retiring in about 2 years just starting to do research into everything required to do this if you can spare a minute and let me know some info which would help would really be helpful. Looking around Chang mai area to settle TIA

We are both going to be over 60 just both ex mil both have pensions so monthly payments not an issue. Will have the required 800.000 to deposit . Looking to enjoy our lives to the full

Found this article. Take it for what it's worth.

Is there an advantage of the O-A visa compared to the O visa?

Hi guys .

I have a quick question .

I plan on coming in December/January for 4 weeks on Visa exempt and plan to come for 3 weeks every 10-12 weeks on visa exempt as well until my permanent move in 2.5 yrs when I reach retirement age or get married with my thai girlfriend .. Now would I have any issues you think with IO .

Mind you I've been in July already this yr and was stuck there for 6 months from july last year Because of Australia's ridiculous lockdowns so I've got 2 covid extension ..

Sorry for the long post .