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Country-by-country retirement kits

Itemized budgets and current visa rules, built from the same research behind the search itself, one country at a time.

The kits

The Thailand Retirement Numbers Kit

The Thailand Retirement Numbers Kit

Available now, $27

Budget Calculator + Visa Guide + 90-Day Plan (Fall 2026 Edition). What's inside:

  • Itemized Budget, Comfortable, and Premium monthly budgets for six cities: Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Hua Hin, Pattaya, Krabi, and Phuket
  • All five visa routes an American retiree can use in 2026, with the income and deposit proof each one needs
  • A companion spreadsheet that connects your income and savings to both your budget fit and your visa fit
  • The Thai bank account process, step by step
  • A week-by-week 90-day plan for the move
  • The mistakes that don't show up in a budget line

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The Thailand Retirement Reality Check

The Thailand Retirement Reality Check

Free

A real preview: one city's full itemized monthly budget, a locked look at how the other five compare, and a straight paragraph on why the visa decision trips people up. No email required.

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The Philippines Retirement Numbers Kit

The Philippines Retirement Numbers Kit

Available now, $27

Budget Calculator + Visa Guide + 90-Day Plan (2026 Edition). What's inside:

  • Itemized Budget, Comfortable, and Premium monthly budgets for six cities: Manila, Cebu City, Davao, Dumaguete, Baguio, and Iloilo
  • The current SRRV structure (Classic and Courtesy), plus 13(a) and the Digital Nomad Visa's reciprocity catch
  • A companion spreadsheet that connects your income, age, and pension status to your exact SRRV deposit tier
  • The SRRV deposit wire-transfer sequence, step by step
  • A week-by-week 90-day plan for the move
  • The mistakes that don't show up in a budget line

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The Philippines Retirement Reality Check

The Philippines Retirement Reality Check

Free

A real preview: one city's full itemized monthly budget, a locked look at how the other five compare, and a straight paragraph on the SRRV visa gap most guides still get wrong. No email required.

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Retiring in Vietnam, Fall 2026 Edition, Kindle cover

Retiring in Vietnam (Kindle)

On Kindle, $11.49 or free with Kindle Unlimited

Vietnam has no retirement visa, so this Fall 2026 Edition covers what that means for your budget, your paperwork, and your taxes: six cities at three budget tiers, the 90-day e-visa rotation, and a 90-day plan for the move.

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Retiring in Cambodia, Fall 2026 Edition, Kindle cover

Retiring in Cambodia (Kindle)

On Kindle, $11.49 or free with Kindle Unlimited

This Fall 2026 Edition covers the retirement extension, five cities at three budget tiers, how Cambodia decides who is a tax resident, and a 90-day plan for the move. Each figure is labeled official, reported or estimate.

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Which visa can an American retiree use in Thailand?

There are five routes, with dollar figures converted at about 33 THB to the dollar (the 2026 rate). One thing to know up front: the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok no longer issues the income-verification letter, so an American plans around the bank-deposit route from the start. The kit runs your budget through a decision tree to the route that fits; the requirements are below.

RouteAgeFinancial requirementDuration
Non-O, Extension of Stay Based on Retirement50+About USD 24,000 in a Thai bank, seasoned two months before filing1 year, renewed annually in-country
Non-Immigrant O-A50+The same USD 24,000, arranged through a Thai embassy before you fly, plus mandatory health insurance1 year from entry, then annual extensions
Non-Immigrant O-X50+About USD 91,000 on deposit, reducible to about USD 45,000 after year one10 years (5 + 5), not a 5-year visa
LTR "Wealthy Pensioner"50+USD 80,000/year passive income, or USD 40,000/year plus USD 250,000 invested in Thailand10 years (5 + 5)
Thailand Privilege (formerly Thailand Elite)NoneMembership fee from about USD 19,700 (Bronze, 5 years, may have closed to new applicants; next tier about USD 27,300)5 to 20 years by tier

Official sources: the Thai e-Visa portal, the Thai Immigration Bureau, the LTR visa program (Thailand Board of Investment), and Thailand Privilege. Requirements change; the kit names its sources and says where it could not confirm one, but always confirm against these before you file.

Which visa can an American retiree use in the Philippines?

Unlike Thailand's five parallel routes, the Philippines is really one route, SRRV Classic, with internal branching, plus a few options for specific situations. The SRRV is now two categories, Classic and Courtesy; PRA's own forms still named Smile and Human Touch in February 2025, so anything still listing them predates the restructure. The Classic deposit is set by your age and whether you can prove a qualifying pension.

RouteWho it's forWhat it costs to enterStatus it grants
SRRV Classic, pensionerAge 50+ with proof of a lifetime pension of at least USD 800/month (USD 1,000 with dependents); also open at 40 to 49USD 15,000 time deposit (USD 25,000 at age 40 to 49), plus a USD 1,500 processing fee and USD 360/yearPermanent residency, multiple entry, no annual immigration reporting
SRRV Classic, no qualifying pensionAge 50+ without pension proof yet; also open at 40 to 49USD 30,000 time deposit (USD 50,000 at age 40 to 49), same feesSame as above; you can move to the pensioner track once proof exists
SRRV CourtesyFormer Filipino citizens, retired diplomats and international-organization officers, some retired militaryUSD 1,500 to 6,000 deposit depending on age and pension statusSame as Classic
13(a) non-quota immigrant visaForeign spouse of a Filipino citizen (the spouse petitions)No deposit; PHP 8,620 for the principal applicant (a 2014 fee table) plus USD 50 for the ACR I-CardPermanent after a probationary stage (timelines unconfirmed; ask the Bureau of Immigration)
Digital Nomad Visa (EO 86)Remote workers paid by a foreign employer, not ready to commit a depositSufficient income from outside the Philippines (the order names no dollar figure; USD 24,000 a year circulates in guides) and health insurance; your home country must offer Filipinos the same visa and the Philippines must have a foreign service post thereUp to 1 year, renewable on DFA terms; not permanent residency; confirm the DFA is accepting applications
Tourist entry plus extensionAnyone still choosing a city or waiting on pension proofVisa-free 30 days, extendable in-country; the Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension caps the total extension at six monthsNo permanent status, no SRRV benefits

The SRRV deposit is a time deposit in a PRA-accredited bank, not a fee, and PRA's February 2025 checklist allows converting it, after 30 days from the SRRV's issuance, into a condominium unit titled in your name and worth at least USD 50,000. Guides also mention long-term leases, which could not be confirmed. One caveat the kit is careful about: whether the deposit is refundable if an application is denied is not documented by PRA, so confirm that in writing before you wire anything rather than assuming it.

Official sources: the Philippine Retirement Authority for the SRRV, the Bureau of Immigration for the 13(a), and the Department of Foreign Affairs for the Digital Nomad Visa. Figures are current as of the Fall 2026 Edition; requirements change, so confirm against these before you file.

Thailand retirement FAQ

How much does it cost to retire in Thailand?

A single American retiree can live comfortably on roughly USD 1,500 to 2,500 per month depending on the city and lifestyle, with Phuket and Krabi at the lower end and central Bangkok at the higher end. The Numbers Kit itemizes rent, food, transport, healthcare, and insurance for six cities across three budget tiers instead of giving one wide range.

Which visa can an American retiree use to live in Thailand?

One of five routes: the Non-O retirement extension, the O-A long-stay visa, the O-X 10-year visa, the LTR "Wealthy Pensioner" visa, and Thailand Privilege (formerly Thailand Elite). The table above lists the financial requirement and term for each. The U.S. Embassy no longer issues an income letter, so plan around the bank-deposit route.

Which Thai cities does the Numbers Kit cover?

Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Hua Hin, Pattaya, Krabi, and Phuket. Each city gets its own full itemized monthly budget; which one is the best fit is decided on camera as the video series goes up.

Is there a free preview?

Yes. The free Thailand Retirement Reality Check gives you one city's full itemized monthly budget, a locked comparison of the other five, and a plain explanation of the visa decision, with no email required.

Philippines retirement FAQ

How much does it cost to retire in the Philippines?

It depends on the city and your tier, and a wide national range is the thing that trips people up. The Numbers Kit itemizes a real month of rent, food, transport, healthcare, and insurance for all six cities across three budget tiers, so you plan against your city and your tier instead of an average.

Which visa can an American retiree use to live in the Philippines?

The main routes are the SRRV Classic, the SRRV Courtesy, the 13(a) visa for the spouse of a Filipino citizen, and the Digital Nomad Visa. The table above says what each one asks for.

Which Philippine cities does the Numbers Kit cover?

Manila, Cebu City, Davao, Dumaguete, Baguio, and Iloilo. Each city gets its own full itemized monthly budget; which one is the best fit is decided on camera as the video series goes up.

Is there a free preview?

Yes. The free Philippines Retirement Reality Check gives you one city's full itemized monthly budget, a locked comparison of the other five, and a straight paragraph on the SRRV deposit gap, with no email required.