Thailand
Everyone knows how Thailand has spectacular beaches, beautiful palaces, and even ancient ruins. The country’s capital and commercial center, Bangkok, offers all the shopping, arts, and other amenities you could possibly want. The hot season can bring 105-degree Fahrenheit heat. The best time for outdoor activities is between November and March when temperatures are around 86. You can live comfortably on $1,500-2,000 per month in coastal Phuket, where a one-bedroom apartment rents for less than $400 a month. In northern Chiang Mai, a full dinner for two people can cost less than $10. Thailand’s health care system is considered to be one of the best in the world, with prices that are significantly lower than the U.S. The best private hospitals are in Bangkok.
How to retire in Thailand
A retirement visa to Thailand will only be given to applicants ages 50 and up with no criminal history. The government asks to see proof of about $25,700 either in a bank account or as a pension income. That, or a monthly income of about $2,100. In order to add a spouse to your application, you’ll need to provide a marriage certificate. You can apply for a one-year, multiple-entry, non-immigrant, O-A visa before leaving America and then renew it each year from within Thailand. While living there, you’ll need to report to an immigration officer or police station every 90 days with your approved documents.