@John *********

This is the advice I got from an agent on Chiang Mai. Canadian embassy will certify my pension income.

@Mark ********

Good to know. I've been trying to get my tax deduction changed for many months but they still haven't done it so I'm not surprised that you had problems. Also I worked for Service Canada for 19 years. While there are many great people working there who do their best for their clients, there are lots who don't give a damn.

Thanks for responding. I'm glad you got your visa. What part of Thailand are you in? Has it been a good move so far?

@Mark ********

I just came across this post and am wondering how your visa process went. I'm in the same position with 3 Canadian pensions. Were you able to get your retirement visa? If so, did you run into any other problems?

@John ******

I've seen lots of posts from people who have been visiting Thailand for many years before retiring there. I've only been once but have visited many areas so I had a good overview. I think making such an important life decision without visiting first is pretty unusual.

@John ******

You're retiring to a country that you have never visited? That seems quite brave.

@Crystal **********

Not helpful.

Why are people laughing at this post? Seems like reasonable questions from a rookie traveller. Be kind. We need an admin to jump in and help with this one.

@Jeremy *******

Not in Canada.

@Nick ******

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@Todd ********

I'll only be interested in the legal options. I don't break the law in Canada and I won't break the law in Thailand.