@Bob *********

But has most probably already paid tax on that money

@Dave ****

Immigration cannot change the fundamental requirements of this visa which are set by the government. This visa has proved astronomically successful. If immigration start meddling with their OCD requirements, the government will in all likelihood tell them to "back off". Five years is five years

Just register a business name and nominate yourself as the only employee as "administrator" of your rental properties. I posted this a few days ago from a mate in Australia

@Graham ******

You really need to lay off the pipe. You've been pushing your bulls**t for months. No retired expat will be taxed, and any that are silly enough to file a tax return can just suck it up. I most certainly won't be as I don't want to waste the Tax Office time and resources. I don't have a single baht to pay in tax here so there's no point! Go suck up to your wonderful tax advisors who are just out touting for business. Look at this garbage:-

@Graham ******

It's not a trial. It's a full introduction like most other countries

@Graham ******

Australia is already on eVisa. Has been for a little while now. I know four people already who have successfully applied for DTV through Sydney. I understand this is also the preferred avenue for Kiwis due to the price

@Ian ********

Never gets easier, but it's a straightforward process. You get used to it eventually

@Ian ********

If you don't meet the criteria for the extension. Each year is a whole new application and the requirements must be met each and every year. Some people think it's a simple renewal, but it's not

@Ian ********

You don't renew. You extend your stay for twelve months if you meet the requirements

@Phil *****

Volunteer visa is Non-O not Non-B