I have lived in both countries- Vietnam is definitely more affordable- cost of living Food- Drink- housing- Vietnam is the best- I suggest Nha Trang- thanks appreciate your videos
Just by your statement about Bangkok, I can tell that you really haven't been anywhere or done anything in Bangkok. There's tons of stuff to do in Bangkok. You have lots of rooftops bars, lots of night markets, lots of floating markets, lots of streetfood venders and streets with a lot of streetfood venders, lots of restaurants, lots of buffets, lots of dinner cruises, lots of temples, lots of car shows, there's a big go kart track. Bangkok offers a lot...you just haven't been anywhere or took time to explore all around Bangkok.
I have been in PP Cambodia for 4-months on a retirement visa . It cost me $ 300/ a year, no checking in, multiple - entries. Easy to get a bank account that pays 10 percent interest on savings.No bank deposit required.
Hi … I came to Vietnam for several short visits and finally married here in my sixties. I have a 3 year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) , no visa necessary, just show the TRC and German passport at the airport. No need to do or pay anything within the 3 years. Then again 125 $ for the prolongation.
Well done Rallf, I think that you have made a good decision and you will find that you may have met a loving hard Vietnamese women who will take care of your needs. But you will need to keep your gard up until you feel comfortable. I have been contemplating with the same idea as you. Best wishes and I hope that it works out for you. 😊
Retirement in Thailand over 50 requires 800,000 baht in the bank roughly equivalent to US$26,000 you must have medical insurance and I believe that you have to check in every 90 days
@@benbraam2208And correct if I’m wrong, but if your monthly income in a year combined with what you have in bank makes 800.000 baht, then requirements are fulfilled as well.
@@vectorifix3218 I believe that you are right although I have heard that it can be up to imagation officials some areas may use that formula some may not it is Thailand
A nice video. I just found it. Some good news. The Vietnamese government just approved the multiple entry, tourist visa up to 3 months effective August 15, 2023. I plan to visit Vietnam soon on vacation from the US. If I like it, I might move there to work or retire someday. Is English spoken a lot there? If living there, can Americans work and make money there? Are they a peaceful, traditional, conservative country? Thanks. 👌🏻
as a vietnamese. many young VNese people good at english, easy to talke easy to buy stuff. Vietnam is developing so fast so many job you can chose. We feel safe and peace here. Welcome to VN ❤
I enjoy Vietnam and your channel but Bangkok is only one small aspect of Thailand. If over fifty, a retirement visa extension in Thailand is not difficult or expensive and in between the reporting requirements are minimal. I report in every 90 days and am able to complete it online.
Of course it's not. Sidewalks are so messed up you can't walk for more than 5 seconds here without risking to twist your ankle. Old Western people like order, peace and quiet while Vietnam is anything but these things.
You can consider Cambodia for retirement. I picked up a 1 year multiple entry retirement visa extension (ER) after I found an apartment. If you deal with the government offices, it should cost $180 plus $50 from the US Embassy for proof of income. If you apply via a travel agency, it will cost about $300. You will need your newly acquired lease. You can open a bank account (at least at ABA Bank) with your visa and lease. I've been here now over 9 months and plan to stay indefinitely.
In Thailand, to retire, you need to be over 50, put and keep 800k baht in a Thai bank. But, yeah, the visa itself is cheap, but who has or wants to tie up 800k in a Thai bank?
very easy to do retirement visa i just paid 175 euro. and needed 5000 euro in an account. i have to leave all 3 months. there are 2 retirement visa way. mine was the less restrictive one. the difference is mainly the amount to put on bank account and the requireme t for medical insurance.
neither is perfect yet both are great.. both have pros and cons.. then of course could just spend half the yr in each.. am staying half the yr in uk and the rest I split between VN & TH.. not fully owning property and no permanent residence is an issue for me at that stage of life... but each to their own.. lets see what happens on 24th when they vote on the new 3m visas..
I don't think you've talked about what visa you have? I would choose Taiwan but that's if you want to work . If you Work 5 consecutive years in Taiwan and you receive your permanent residence visa . All work permits or student visa come with bad ass national health care. If you get married to a Taiwanese you get permanent residence visa and open work permit( means you don't have to work or you can do any job not subjective to people sponsoring your visa ) but like fat said if you're having financial problems , don't have gf/bf already there ready to help you than definitely rethink your plans. I was able to get a debit card on a 90 day landing visa however your nationality might have say in that .
Iam retired iam not marrying some or spending alot of money to stay in asia i stay in Cambodia no no problem iam not going to jump up just to stay in either country stay in Cambodia great❤
I enjoy your videos - but - "Not too much has changed in Bangkok" - over the last 10 years? Get real, much has changed in bkk. Just maybe not in your experience. AFA Saigon goes, much has changed there also. But, from my perspective - as is said in Thailand - 'same same, but different'. And that would be from my experience. All IMHO. And, enjoy your vids. We'll be back in HCMC in 2-3 weeks it appears. Looking forward to a bia sài gòn xanh
I have lived in both countries- Vietnam is definitely more affordable- cost of living Food- Drink- housing- Vietnam is the best- I suggest Nha Trang- thanks appreciate your videos
Just by your statement about Bangkok, I can tell that you really haven't been anywhere or done anything in Bangkok. There's tons of stuff to do in Bangkok. You have lots of rooftops bars, lots of night markets, lots of floating markets, lots of streetfood venders and streets with a lot of streetfood venders, lots of restaurants, lots of buffets, lots of dinner cruises, lots of temples, lots of car shows, there's a big go kart track. Bangkok offers a lot...you just haven't been anywhere or took time to explore all around Bangkok.
It's just like sgn. More ladyboys though.
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Hi … I came to Vietnam for several short visits and finally married here in my sixties. I have a 3 year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) , no visa necessary, just show the TRC and German passport at the airport. No need to do or pay anything within the 3 years. Then again 125 $ for the prolongation.
Well done Rallf, I think that you have made a good decision and you will find that you may have met a loving hard Vietnamese women who will take care of your needs. But you will need to keep your gard up until you feel comfortable. I have been contemplating with the same idea as you. Best wishes and I hope that it works out for you. 😊
Retirement in Thailand over 50 requires 800,000 baht in the bank roughly equivalent to US$26,000 you must have medical insurance and I believe that you have to check in every 90 days
If you have a O reiterment vise there is no insurance reqierment and it is 800,000 baht or 60,000 baht a month income
@@benbraam2208And correct if I’m wrong, but if your monthly income in a year combined with what you have in bank makes 800.000 baht, then requirements are fulfilled as well.
@@vectorifix3218 I believe that you are right although I have heard that it can be up to imagation officials some areas may use that formula some may not it is Thailand
A neighbour complained about a foreigner (me) living in the area. Govt paid a visit. If my TRC was not legit I’d be gone
Lovely people
Married to a Vietnamese citizen, have a 5 year visa exemption, can stay up to 6 months at a time, so retiring next year and will give it a try
Is that a fact??
Ditto - I’m sorted also
A nice video. I just found it. Some good news. The Vietnamese government just approved the multiple entry, tourist visa up to 3 months effective August 15, 2023. I plan to visit Vietnam soon on vacation from the US. If I like it, I might move there to work or retire someday. Is English spoken a lot there? If living there, can Americans work and make money there? Are they a peaceful, traditional, conservative country? Thanks. 👌🏻
as a vietnamese. many young VNese people good at english, easy to talke easy to buy stuff. Vietnam is developing so fast so many job you can chose. We feel safe and peace here. Welcome to VN ❤
@@tuananh2202nếu thuê chỗ ở mỗi tháng ở Saigon giá bình dân bao nhiêu cho 1 tháng vậy TuấnAnh?
I enjoy Vietnam and your channel but Bangkok is only one small aspect of Thailand. If over fifty, a retirement visa extension in Thailand is not difficult or expensive and in between the reporting requirements are minimal. I report in every 90 days and am able to complete it online.
Of course it's not. Sidewalks are so messed up you can't walk for more than 5 seconds here without risking to twist your ankle. Old Western people like order, peace and quiet while Vietnam is anything but these things.
If you have basic elite visa in Thailand you don't need to do anything every 60 days because the "concierge" service dose it for you
thank you for showing my hometown saigon. I love it each time I come back visit. Great job for introducing, keep doing it. 😀
You can consider Cambodia for retirement.
I picked up a 1 year multiple entry retirement visa extension (ER) after I found an apartment. If you deal with the government offices, it should cost $180 plus $50 from the US Embassy for proof of income. If you apply via a travel agency, it will cost about $300. You will need your newly acquired lease.
You can open a bank account (at least at ABA Bank) with your visa and lease.
I've been here now over 9 months and plan to stay indefinitely.
Thailand has more advance hospitals and more modern than VN.
everything you can do in Thailand can be done in Vietnam, and much cheaper
In Thailand, to retire, you need to be over 50, put and keep 800k baht in a Thai bank.
But, yeah, the visa itself is cheap, but who has or wants to tie up 800k in a Thai bank?
Evidently, it's not enough to actually spend a million baht per year... They want every drop.
A 90 day multiple entry you would get a lot of snowbirds.
I prefer Vietnam. Much easier to live.
very easy to do retirement visa i just paid 175 euro. and needed 5000 euro in an account. i have to leave all 3 months. there are 2 retirement visa way. mine was the less restrictive one. the difference is mainly the amount to put on bank account and the requireme t for medical insurance.
@@angryashell100 no in thailamd
I wonder why Vietnam does not give retirement visas to foreigners!!
There must be a real good political reason!!
Nothing good for retirement visa
Alots of shitty problems
I’m Vietnamese livin in Viet, so i know what I’m talk about
The National Assembly will vote on the 90 day visa on the 24th.
Thank you for sharing
neither is perfect yet both are great.. both have pros and cons.. then of course could just spend half the yr in each.. am staying half the yr in uk and the rest I split between VN & TH.. not fully owning property and no permanent residence is an issue for me at that stage of life... but each to their own.. lets see what happens on 24th when they vote on the new 3m visas..
Keep up the good work Chris
Good video . What about retirement visas in other nearby countries?
Malaysia? Philippines?
Is there a Visa for people who are married with a Vietnamese woman ?
5 year visa "exemption" afaik
@@andyharwood5575 thank you.
Get a trc
My 5 year Visa is good for 6 months each entry.
I don't think you've talked about what visa you have? I would choose Taiwan but that's if you want to work . If you Work 5 consecutive years in Taiwan and you receive your permanent residence visa . All work permits or student visa come with bad ass national health care. If you get married to a Taiwanese you get permanent residence visa and open work permit( means you don't have to work or you can do any job not subjective to people sponsoring your visa ) but like fat said if you're having financial problems , don't have gf/bf already there ready to help you than definitely rethink your plans. I was able to get a debit card on a 90 day landing visa however your nationality might have say in that .
Aren't you a little old for the costume your wearing...??
Is a marriage visa a better option in terms of avoiding the visa run from Vietnam
What's wrong with retiring in Cambodia? Very handy VN and Thailand.
boring
Bro you didn't do a TRT update for a while, can you do one? I'm considering starting but worried about weight gain. Good vid btw
yea that visa sucks..... 1 month thats bs
Top G in the streets
the answer: marriage lol
Iam retired iam not marrying some or spending alot of money to stay in asia i stay in Cambodia no no problem iam not going to jump up just to stay in either country stay in Cambodia great❤
Missed visit to saigon this year 😢... Always next year
I watched your old videos recently and you stated on several occasions “never getting married and definitely not having kids” haha, all the best.
Vietnam. Thailand is to me alot of a party nation.
You never discussed your status?? You married to Vietnamese woman? Does that provide a different option???
Retire: marry your GF
I enjoy your videos - but - "Not too much has changed in Bangkok" - over the last 10 years? Get real, much has changed in bkk. Just maybe not in your experience. AFA Saigon goes, much has changed there also. But, from my perspective - as is said in Thailand - 'same same, but different'. And that would be from my experience. All IMHO. And, enjoy your vids. We'll be back in HCMC in 2-3 weeks it appears. Looking forward to a bia sài gòn xanh
What about Maylasia?
for pakies
For me personally I would rather retire in Mexico since the food is way better there than Vietnam and some parts are really hot like Nam (:
@@vovanminh999 Pho, Mi Quang, spring rolls, rice paper, fish sauce, bun bo hue. It just doesn't compare to tacos, burritos, quesadillas
hey Chris have a kid is fun. Go forward my friend.
Nope. Not yet. Have to wait for a true retirement visa like Thailand or marry a Vietnamese.
How do you retire without a retirement visa. I'm intrigued as to how its done.
Vet nam is in financial trouble period big problem