@Jordan ****

why go to your country? Live in your wife's country. Home is where you choose to live.

Alan Onit you need to post the whole story. He may have lots of extensions, or said has a girlfriend, a lease/condo or something not "tourist on holiday".

@Ivan ***********

You mean the Bangkok Detention Centre?

@David *******

looks like their reply says you applied for Non-OA

Alan Onit detention? That's not typical with a simple denial. There must be more to it than that.

@Joanne ********

it does make a difference where you apply. The fee in NZ is extremely high. It is way less elsewhere. If you want a free entry because you don't want to pay anything, then you'll have to do the exempt entry with no visa. You've had good advice from Brandon too. Decide what you want to do, how often you want to visit, and choose one of the options.

@Steve ******

True. I was sure I'd put it, but probably in my head. Lol. Blame my old brain. 🥴

@Steve ******

yes, well spotted. . I thought I'd put that. 🤦

Oops. You've taken too long to get the bank account set up. Should have made that your priority.

It's not too complex for anyone to answer if you say what it is you are wanting to achieve and do. Seems you are uncertain and say you don't know what to do. If you want flexibility to visit for several months every year then DTV might suit. The retirement also gives you enough months in the year to come and go.