So..I made an inquiry recently about my visa options for Argentina (bare with me!). My brother has lived there for 16 years and my niece and nephew were born there..so..if i thought i would look into the options if ever decide to join them there. I actually thought that having family there would help any application..but..it seems that its not even necessary.

Basically..it seems the requirements for a residency visa (one year duration) is an investment income of at least $2500 pesos per month (around 22,000 baht) and several documents (six months bank statements, birth cert, police check cert), a one page application form, and around $80 fee.

Im not sure of all the ins and outs as yet, but apparently its as simple as that. I was quite shocked how simple the process seemed to be.

So..made me think..why is the criteria for Thailand (ie: if under retirement age) SO much more difficult?

Granted..its a pie in the sky comparison..but its just for speculations sake...hopefully it will generate interesting responses rather than just posters wanting to burn me alive for even bringing it up.

Actually I find visas for Argentina to be very difficult. Most people end up hiring lawyers spending thousands of dollars. Also, everything has to be prepared in your home country, with all kinds of official translations, and certifications. Also the BANKING situation in Thailand is 100 times better. Makes Thailand look easy!

http://baexpats.org/

Edited October 1, 200916 yr by Jingthing

Hi jingthing.

Actually, thats the forum i wrote to asking for advice. The info above is the info they gave me. It sounded very easy....

edit: In fact, heres the link if anyone is interested : http://baexpats.org/newcomers-forum/6378-h...u-can-help.html

Edited October 1, 200916 yr by eek

There is no bank account option for Argentina. Visas based on outside income, the required monies must be transferred in and proved transferred in. Technically, Argentina taxes you on ALL worldwide income and assets, so you have to lie to them. I have been following that forum for years, my impression is that most people end up hiring expensive lawyers. The banking rules there are a nightmare. The banks also have a somewhat recent history of stealing people's bank deposits. The only thing better immigration wise about Argentina I can think of is that after a few years you can work towards residence status, something rather rare for foreigners in Thailand.

Edited October 1, 200916 yr by Jingthing

Well, "Don't Cry for me Argentina," I think I will just stay in Thailand.

Edited October 2, 200916 yr by Pib