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What are the steps for a NZ citizen to retire in Thailand and what taxation applies on pensions?

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20 days ago

What are the visa options and cost of living for a New Zealand citizen considering retirement in Thailand?

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6 days ago

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What are the visa options and cost of living for a New Zealand citizen considering retirement in Thailand?

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@Paul **************

very good value.

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What are the visa options and cost of living for a New Zealand citizen considering retirement in Thailand?

Francis *******************

too expensive. Must be living the high life yo be that high. If you're only spending 7-8,000 tbt a month for accommodation, how do you end up at 50-70,000 tbt as a total. That's a lot of money.

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What are the visa options and cost of living for a New Zealand citizen considering retirement in Thailand?

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@Peter *********

I haven't being there so not familiar with their culture so I cant comment from experience. The one's I've met here seem very reluctant to comment. From what I've seen from other people's experiences that in general the Asians are money oriented.

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What are the visa options and cost of living for a New Zealand citizen considering retirement in Thailand?

Francis *******************

an ex kiwi has to be resident in Australia for 4 years to get become an Australian citizen & get free health care. So short answer is no.

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What are the visa options and cost of living for a New Zealand citizen considering retirement in Thailand?

Francis *******************

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What are the visa options and cost of living for a New Zealand citizen considering retirement in Thailand?

Francis *******************

sounds like good advice. I wouldn't buy in Thailand because as you say too many complications. I would however look at buying in Australia & as you say it can provide income. Certainly spending so time in Thailand to see whether it's for me seems general concensus. Thank you so much for your reply.

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What are the visa options and cost of living for a New Zealand citizen considering retirement in Thailand?

Francis *******************

that's true, it isn't taxed but I guess there will be some form of tax in Thailand. Yes I've lived & worked here in NZ all my life. I don't think there's a portability arrangement with Thailand though with NZ.

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What are the visa options and cost of living for a New Zealand citizen considering retirement in Thailand?

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@Bradley ********

I've met 3 Thai women-not girls in NZ. One was 43 but claimed to be 34 but didn't worry me, other over 43 & other was late 30's. I can tell you that all they were interested in was your money..

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What are the visa options and cost of living for a New Zealand citizen considering retirement in Thailand?

Francis *******************

they didn't say that when I rung winz. They just said you need to notify them 6 weeks before you go of where you're going & Thailand wasn't a problem. Might need to talk to them in person. They told me I need to go in & apply for my pension at the end of February.

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What are the visa options and cost of living for a New Zealand citizen considering retirement in Thailand?

Francis *******************

NZ$2,518 month. That's not cheap if trying to survive on a pension. Nz pension $1,038.94 per fortnight. So wouldn't be affordable at that rate.

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