Hi there,

in August planning to relocate permanently to Thailand. At that time will be 45 and jobless. How would you go about the next 5 year visa wise. When 50 can get the retirement visa. Before that what shall I do? 

 

My wife turning 50 in about a year, (non-Thai), can I lift on her retirement visa?

 

Our wish is to acclimatize somewhere first for 3 months, open bank account, get driving license and buy a car. Than permanently move to perhaps another city for a few years. 
 

Looking forward hearing your advise.

Many thanks, 

Lars

 

Thailand Elite Visa, is your best choice. 

For about 5 years i used an METV, check if they are available now, I left every 60 days on a border run to Cambodia or several months out of country.

 

If you see an agent when you arrive they will be able to sort an visa\extension out for you both, won't be cheap, at a guess 40k each, once 50 it's a lot easier

When your wife is 50 she can get 12 month extensions for retirement.

you can get the same extension as her husband.

When your non Thai wife turns 50 she applies for a non-O visa + extension based on being over 50 and you piggy back on her visa extension.

57 minutes ago, Lite Beer said:

When your wife is 50 she can get 12 month extensions for retirement.

you can get the same extension as her husband.

Really? Does that apply to all family members of a retiree?

13 minutes ago, EricTh said:

Really? Does that apply to all family members of a retiree?

Yes

Spouse, children under 20 and parents over 50.

Just now, ubonjoe said:

Yes

Spouse, children under 20 and parents over 50.

So there's no limit on the age of the spouse?

1 hour ago, EricTh said:

So there's no limit on the age of the spouse?

There is no minimum or maximum age for the spouse.