There are basically 3 ways to economically qualify for a retirement visa at Immigration in Thailand: 1) 800k THB in a Thai bank account for 2 months prior to the application, 2) Monthly transfers into a Thai bank account of 65k for 12 months, but the first time only 3 months, 3) a) Affidavit from your Embassay confirming income of 65k, or b) Documentation of income from sources of income legalized by your Embassy of a total of 65k per month. Those methods can be combined also.

@Brandon ***********

, the first time only 3 months as Tod has said.

@Paul *******

, I wish you success. But prepare yourself that it is not that easy. Many foreigners have had this dream but realized that making even small money compared to the US and Europe might be very hard to find. And yes and no, it is cheaper to live in Thailand too, but not that cheap. 50k per month is not a lot of money in Thailand even though it is 5 times unskilled workers' salaries. Most ppl having success making a decent income in Thailand are making it on foreigners - in the tourist areas, by remote work, production for Western markets, etc. Doing investments in the construction business by making high-quality houses for foreigners might be a way to look into for you. But it takes some capital.

@Paul *******

, unfortunately not, but I don't think this is the way to do it. The salary level is very low in Thailand compared to the US and Europe. Unskilled workers make 10,000 THB if lucky. Foreigners teaching English make 30k THB. If making an extremely high salary then 100-150k THB. There are very few jobs making more - like airplane pilots and the like. You should find someone looking for ppl with Western skills. Either you must find such companies yourself and offer your service or they will probably look for it in the US or Europe via the recruiters there. Many ppl have this dream and idea of getting a job in Thailand for maybe half their salary in the US or Europe but end up realizing that it is more likely to find a job with of their old salary.

@Paul *******

, teaching is usually paid like 30,000 THB unless some very expensive private schools. There are examples of native English-speaking teachers with master's degrees getting high paid jobs. The construction business can surely use ppl with Western skills. You will have to look for some of the special companies building high-quality houses (for foreigners) or construction companies making complex buildings.

@Paul *******

, of course, if she is able to find a job in Thailand herself that could be the basis of getting a Non-B visa, but such a company must have at least 2 M THB as paid-up capital and 4 Thai people per foreigner and the job must at least (in most cases) generate 50,000 THB per month. (Some differences from province to province). Such jobs are not as easy to find as they might seem...

@Paul *******

, if trying to qualify for a visa based on her work (from home) is a bit cumbersome. My best shot would be the Elite Visa but quite expensive.

Depending on her age there are more or less easy visas to get for your (informal) wife.

@Stuart ********

, the online solution is especially beneficial when the house lord has to do registration repeatedly like hotels. If really only one time, then not much to gain. The list of requirements (for registration) is the same in my province (Prachin) also.

@Todd ********

, ok, always good to have someone else to point at 🙂