Want to retire in Thailand. Read the rules first

[egeefay]

Here are the requirements for anyone wishing to retire in Thailand under their "retirement program for foreingers"

Foreign retired persons whose age are over 55 years old and bring in foreign currencies into Thailand for more than 800,000 baht (35 baht=1 US dollar ) may apply for non-immigrant visas for the period of one year stay in Thailand.

On 8th September 1998 the Cabinet has passed its resolution granting the authorities concerned to facilitate the issuance of visas to foreigners aged 55 years old or above wishing to take retreat in the Kingdom at least for the period of one year.

To set standard of the operating procedure on the issuance of this category of visa, the Consulate missions will pay attention to comply with the following conditions and procedure.

2.1 Qualification of an applicant

* A foreign national whose age is 55 years or above.
* Not being prohibited from entering the Kingdom under the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (A.D 1979)
* Having in possession of money amounting not less than 800,000 Baht or monthly income of 65,000 Baht or saving and annual income totalling not less than 800,000 Baht. The said amount must eventually be transferred to any bank in Thailand.

[massagelondon]

to retire in thailand the required age is 50 and not 55 years old