@Faria *******

be quick, elite visa is about to come to and end as it is now, and go through a change, which details of, should be forthcoming in the next few weeks

The rules state in your name only for your visa

I intend to spend time in Malaysia (90 days) before I go to thailand. Can I apply for a 60 day tourist visa while I am in malaysia to enter thailand with? I am uk passport holder.

@Paul ********

mm2h is the retirement visa for malaysia.

They only want very very very rich retirees....

Malaysia My 2nd Home.

I won't be lonely, large family in Penang to keep an eye on me. Thailand/Songkhla option is the next best thing.

I have a decent pension coming plus full state pension.

Cold damp uk to retire...and 'deal or no deal' on telly every day, or the warmth and culture of asia... let me think about that.....

@Brown *******

I'm leaving the uk for good, i need to plan, meticulously....no room for mistakes

@Paul ********

never been there but I am not staying in the uk a minute longer than I have to. If could afford the MM2H I would stay in penang. Probably Songkhla so I can get back to Penang easily with a muliple entry for Thailand.. I have 'family' in Penang but the MM2H is a bit out of my budget.

@Brandon ***********

I will be staying with 'family' in Penang so as many days as possible is good for me.

I take your point about the bank account, I might try an agent but use my own money....

Just trying to sketch out a plan at this stage, so thanks for your advice.

I want to leave the UK in sept 24 but be in penang for CNY in '25

@Peter ******

cheers for that, funnily enough you're the second person to suggest giff gaff

@Hathaway ************

I hope to make the change as my pension arrives and salary stops, otherwise as you say, a headache to change but the bank should take care of your direct debits and such