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What are the best visa options for living in Thailand before retirement at age 50?

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@Lee **********

Well, I am guessing that a retiree has a pension that will cover the majority of expenses in Thailand, such as social security, right?

6 months ago

What are the best visa options for living in Thailand before retirement at age 50?

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@Jan *****************

BINGO! That is EXACTLY what I plan to do! hahaha

Thinking strategically is the key to success!

6 months ago

What are the best visa options for living in Thailand before retirement at age 50?

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@Nongnuch *******

I was 54 years old at the time. A widow. Did it all by myself, no help from anyone. It was super easy.

6 months ago

What are the best visa options for living in Thailand before retirement at age 50?

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@Jan *****************

Of course! But I plan to travel alot back home, and all around SE Asia. I have no specific ties to a specific place. But for those who are stuck in Thailand, for sure the O visa is best.

6 months ago

What are the best visa options for living in Thailand before retirement at age 50?

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@Lee **********

well...it might feel like eternity! But, it gives a person time to save money too. I've been putting aside about 85 bucks per two week/pay period. 2210 per year times 7 years is

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dollars. That's a hefty chunk of cash...566k Thai baht.

6 months ago

What are the best visa options for living in Thailand before retirement at age 50?

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@Ruth ******

Oh yeah, paper takes much longer. I've been a teacher for years and for much of that time it was paper. I was pleasantly surprised when they switched to electronic versions.

6 months ago

What are the best visa options for living in Thailand before retirement at age 50?

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I think it ran me close to 80 bucks as I recall. It wasn't cheap. But obviously well worth the price for the speed and efficiency.

6 months ago

What are the best visa options for living in Thailand before retirement at age 50?

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@Ruth ******

WHOA! I went to a special office to do them. Electronically. That's literally ALL this office does, everyday, so they were experts. I didn't even have time to get back home before I got the notification.

6 months ago

What are the best visa options for living in Thailand before retirement at age 50?

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@Andrew ******

I remember being very surprised at how INSTANTLY the FBI Fingerprint Clearance came back. Literally within less than 45 minutes, I was notified by email. Of course, my record is clean, no arrests, but still very fast.

6 months ago

What are the best visa options for living in Thailand before retirement at age 50?

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@Andrew ******

Not necessarily. An O-A can have funds in an American bank or IRA (mine was in my IRA). A few extra steps of course, such as the FBI clearance, health certificate (can't have elephantiasis or syphillis!) and health insurance. But my funds stayed in America, earning interest.

6 months ago