@Angus ********

True. Your UK pension is NOT frozen if you reside in the Philippines. I would suggest a visit there and talk to some solicitors with experience if this matter…..

@Robert ****

so that is why they know exactly how many people are in this country illegally?

The wonderful border control can produce a list of everyone that came in and didn’t leave???

And tells them the UK Pensioners that left and didn’t come back in??

I used Maya.net for an esim, currently offering 5Gb of data in Thailand valid for 30 days for £10.

Just check your phone will accept esims.

When I used it, it connected on 5G via AIS faultlessly- unlike another I tried that only used LTE (3.5G) which was diabolical.

@Jim *******

Jim is spot on - I can confirm it worked for me last month

@Jeffrey *********

Generally, and worldwide, they add complexity in the mistaken belief that it is security.

Phone / Phone Number / Passport / Address - change any and it is a nightmare.

My top tip - have at least 2 bank accounts and a Wise card, only ask for changes to one company at a time…..

I am British, applied and got the Wealthy Pensioner LTR Nov 2022 (although it took 3 months rather than the 20 working days advertised). I emailed the BOI with questions - about 4 weeks to reply but received a detailed response.

My passive income was made up of lots of “bits” - state pension - solar panel feed in tariff- rent a room scheme - cash isa interest etc.

My house in the UK counted as my asset (they don’t ask how big your mortgage is.

Apply online, upload as much supporting info as you can. The site lets you save and go back to it later.

You can get a work permit with the pensioner LTR.

Unlimited entries, can use the fast track through immigration at the airport.

Cost was 50,000 baht for visa and about 40,000 for insurance (I am pretty ancient though!)

Whereabouts are you? I would be happy to take it at going rate, plus a beer, if we could meet up.