The issue is that, IMO, immigration folks just do not appear to understand how your income is not taxable. Same with Aussie Super - they just don't like it. It is probably a lot easier to pony up the $500k and invest in Thailand. Then go for the Wealthy Global Citizen. With the dividend income you state this should be no big deal. The recent (last week) changes mean that there is no longer an income hurdle with this option .

Thanks for the clarification.

@Ray ****

non O 12 'retire visa ' ending Dec 24. DTV issued in OCTOBER 2024, ex Canberra. Why do you suggest I'm lying when you offer no evidence to support your assertions?

@Bob *********

oh, ok. So you can have two value visas then?

@Bob *********

upon issue the previous one is cancelled.

@Ray ****

I did and got it, thus why I asked you where you got this info from.

@Ray ****

who says?

As a freelancer you would be able to show a contract with the company that specifies that you can work remotely? If not, then get one.

Wise account in the US, which can be used to deposit US funds???

@Stefani *******

it is a Thailand group, and discussing money coming into Thailand. How does your situation have any impact?