@Jim ********

yes I know. But flying in nowadays u are really likely to be stopped after a few visa extensions. Especially at the bigger airports.

@Bruce **********

a NonO visa based on being over 50 ( commonly called retirement )

@Michal *******

Big problem is we don't know for sure because everyone's travel history is different. All I can do is explain what happened to me these last few months trying to do exactly that and say it seems to be increasing. I was told I cannot stay 5 months as that is 'not behaving as a tourist' whatever that means. You could have no problems for your first 5 months but try that year after year and u could be stopped and questioned eventually.

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

thanks

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

if that's true it sucks. I am 69 and retired now. Just want the winter months here.

@Todd ********

cheers

@Todd ********

yeah could be but we don't know. Each individual case is different. But I will now get a NonO retirement for sure before I come back in Nov.

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

I will get a NonO based on retirement before I come back in Nov for sure. I do wonder like you if my long time working here is now going against me. But they clearly knew on my arrival on day one I planned to stay 5 months Nov to March. Probably from my flight bookings. That may also have been an issue but it wasn't last year.

Alan Marshall read my post please Alan

Alan Marshall some initial research by the OP's to help them form specific questions means we can help much more accurately. That's what it means.