Michael Winter this was exactly the same for me, i took my passport and lease agreement just incase they needed it, 15 minutes later all done and never been a problem since.

Christer Livsey-svedman and this is another one giving bad advise. Why not go onto the countries official government embassy/immigration website and get the precise answers to all the questions instead of taking the lazy, easy route and being mislead by someone else's interpretation.....

Nelson Chan Maybe a lot of long term thinkers will take the hit and still stay here resting assured they're legit..... For every down there's an up.....

James Mitchell technically James in a court of law they dont qualify if they dont have 18k...

At the end of the day guys arguing over a couple of % intrest seems somewhat insignificant as if the shit ever hit the fan and you have a wife, girlfriend, property, car or motorcycle not to mention the lifestyle and were busted as an overstayer it would pale into insignificance.

Whatever your choice please give it some thought, let's all enjoy our hard earned retirement and enjoy 😉

@Bill ********

may i be as bold as to say your agent may be an exception in this situation and you are very lucky.

GreenPapaya279 Because it's a group that was set up to discuss the topic and I think most people's veiws are valid depending on available funds.

Julian Lewis what a good idea, 👍 Thanks.

If you transfer 65,000 per month to use as your living allowance then maybe you can get retirement visa that way....?