Why would you do that?

Why would you enter as a tourist when you want a retirement visa? Get the non-O based on retirement and enter, open bank account asap, deposit money, apply for 12 month extension ( can extend each year ).

Non-O based on Retirement is for anyone over 50.

TDAC is arrival info for day you arrive so not needed.

@Nongnuch *******

no one lied. You didn't need to display a screenshot and say it was to catch people out for lying. I took on board yiylyr comment immediately and told you I'd edit what I said. We often use the word reside casually because people work overseas, temporarily spend time in other countries not just for holidays, and it covered all bases. There is far more totally incorrect advice given.

@Nongnuch *******

FFS. Screenshots to make you look so smart. Get over yourself.

@Nongnuch *******

people often apply from countries that are not their home country either because they are residing for months, working there, or staying there temporarily.

@Nongnuch *******

no need for you to repeat this. Again. If you aren't happy it was edited for you then I suggest you scroll on by.

@Nongnuch *******

I didn't say they had to be "a resident". I meant the country they are residing in at the time aka "staying". Perhaps using formal wording for "staying" is not how you'd phrase it. I've edited it.

You can apply from home country or a country you can show proof you are residing or staying in. Entry stamp, accommodation address.