Which Is Best 4 Me

[binnsy]

Sir/Madam

I have flicked through the postings and its a minefield.I would like to no which type of visa i would be best applying for.My circumstances are as follows

1,Age 50 Can retire from the company i am employed by at 50,but lose 3.6%per year off my pension.

2,Married to Thai

3,English

4,the 400000 or 800000 baht is not a problem depending on the visa.

If you could advise me which Visa i should apply for be very grateful.Also what do the varions visa means i.e stay 3 months have to leave etc etc

Thanks in anticipation

Binnsy

[loong]

Do you want a visa to stay here permanently? You don't make it perfectly clear.

If so, forget married Visa - too much red tape and 400,000 no longer applies - have to show income.

Over 50, 800,000 - get non imm "OA" for purpose of applying to retire in Thailand

Enter Thailand and apply for year extension. 800,000 has to be deposited for 3 months before you apply.

[Lite Beer]

As said the yearly extension based on marriage is a bit of a hasstle , takes 3 or 4 months to complete and requires a monthly income of 40,000 Baht.

Based on retirement is really simple and needs 800,000 in the bank for 3 months before application. The first oprion is possible but as it means a lot less work for the immigration authorities they seem to be bending over backwards to give out retirement extensions.

[binnsy]

It is my wish to remain in Thailand for the rest of my days,and may they all be happy with no socks,alarm clocks just chill and adapt to the pace which should not be to hard

[astral]

It is my wish to remain in Thailand for the rest of my days,and may they all be happy with no socks,alarm clocks just chill and adapt to the pace which should not be to hard

Given that statement, go for the retirement visa.

No hassle if the wife pops off before you do.

Also the lump sum in the bank works, which it does not if you are married.

Good luck.