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The 27 visa, money, pension, health and rental traps that catch people out in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines, what to do about each, real monthly costs in eight cities, and a before-you-leave checklist. 14 pages, written for people planning a retirement or long stay.
Pick a city and how you live, and see a realistic monthly cost in AUD.
Open the calculator →Your age, budget, health and how you want to live, matched to Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia or the Philippines.
Take the quiz →VisasEnter your age, pension and savings and see which retirement visas you qualify for.
Check your visa →ChecklistEverything to do, month by month, for your country and moving date. Tick it off or print it.
Make your plan →Visas, costs, healthcare and lifestyle side by side, and who each country suits.
VisasWho qualifies for the O-A retirement visa, the money and insurance rules, and the paperwork.
VisasHow the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa works and what it costs.
HousingHow to search, view and sign a lease without getting burned.
HealthcareHospitals, treatment costs, the Thai visa insurance rules, and how to choose cover.
Before you leaveResidency, super, CGT and what to sort with the ATO before you go.