The country is gradually entering an aging society, and many retirees choose "transnational pension" to enjoy their old age.
Thailand, a country famous for its tourism resources all over the world, is developing the elderly care industry in an all-round way and building it into a sanctuary for the global middle class.
At the same time, the Thai government has launched the Thai retirement visa, which is committed to attracting retirees from all over the world to retire in Thailand.
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Thailand Pension Visa
The Thai pension visa is also called the retirement visa, officially called "Non-Immigrant OA-long Stay Visa", which is a non-immigrant long-term stay visa. It is a visa specially issued by Thailand for people over the age of 50 to live in Thailand for a long time.
You can stay for 15 months for the first time, and you need to renew it every year thereafter.
During the validity period of the visa, the holder is allowed to apply for a return visa, and can freely enter and exit Thailand many times.
#02 Application Conditions
age:
Age 50 and above;
income:
Have a deposit certificate of not less than 800,000 baht (about 160,000 RMB);
Or a monthly income certificate of not less than 65,000 baht (about 13,000 RMB);
other:
Meet the medical requirements, no criminal record.
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Visa Advantages
Short processing cycle: 30 to 40 working days for approval;
Low application threshold: no language, funding source requirements, no investment required;
Help bank account opening: enjoy VIP account opening service of Bank of Thailand;
Long-term residence in Thailand: one-year long-term residence, unlimited entry and exit, and convenient renewal;
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A sanctuary for the global middle class
In the latest 2022 Global Retirement Index released by the US magazine International Living, it ranks 25 countries around the world in terms of their suitability for retirement.
Among the 25 countries, Thailand ranks No. 1 in Asia and No. 11 in the world.
Scoring categories: Medical, Housing, Welfare, Visas and Residency, Recreation and Climate, and more.
According to statistics, the number of foreign retirees in Thailand has exceeded 400,000, and foreigners from all over the world choose to retire in Thailand.
What makes Thailand so suitable for "retirement"?
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pleasant weather
The temperature in Thailand is between 24-30°C throughout the year. There is no severe winter or hot summer. Blue sky and white clouds can be seen everywhere. It is very suitable for the rehabilitation and recuperation of chronic diseases of middle-aged and elderly people.
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Advanced medical
Thailand's medical care has always enjoyed the reputation of "the third world price, the first world standard".
There are 471 private hospitals in Thailand, and a large number of them have passed the Joint Committee of International Medical Institutions Accreditation (JCI-certified practicing physicians)
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Inexpensive
Similarly, comparing the price level of first- and second-tier cities, Thailand is obviously much lower than China.
With a monthly budget of 5-6000 yuan, you can live very comfortably in Thailand.
04
life convenience
Thailand has a well-developed service industry, convenience stores, restaurants, bars, laundromats, massage shops, pharmacies, etc. can be found everywhere, and WeChat/Alipay can also be used to pay (exchange rate: RMB 1 ≈ THB 5.06)
There are many overseas Chinese living in Thailand, and they can communicate smoothly in English or Chinese.
If you also want to retire in Thailand and enjoy leisure and vacation life, high-end medical care, free entry and exit and other benefits, you may wish to consider applying for a Thailand retirement visa. For details, please contact Xingyunhai International.