retiring to cambodia

harry · Post by **harry** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:26 pm

Hello,

I want to retire to somewhere nice. I lost my wife last Novemember. I'm familiar with Thailand, but I can't quite stretch to the income requirements required there.
After a tentative check, it seems that there's no income requirement for a retirement visa for Cambodia. Can someone please confirm that this is the case?

Kenr · Post by **Kenr** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:33 pm

No income requirement, just age.

truffledog · Post by **truffledog** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:00 pm

harry wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:26 pm Hello,

I want to retire to somewhere nice. I lost my wife last Novemember. I'm familiar with Thailand, but I can't quite stretch to the income requirements required there.
After a tentative check, it seems that there's no income requirement for a retirement visa for Cambodia. Can someone please confirm that this is the case?

Thailand only has a 800`000 Baht deposit requirement (+age).I would not emigrate to any country If I dont have that amount on the side. Life is full of risks, especially at retirement age.

xandreu · Post by **xandreu** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:37 pm

Cambodia would be a great place to retire to, especially if you're on a modest income. Rentals are dirt cheap, depending on where you're coming from of course. Food can be very cheap or very expensive, depending on your tastes. If you live in one of the areas popular with expats, you can get away with not learning Khmer, although of course it would be a huge advantage.

The only thing I would be worried about would be healthcare. Clearly if you're retiring, your health will probably be quite a big priority for you, and alas, this is where Cambodia falls down. I'd strongly recommend health insurance that covers you to be evacuated to one of the neighbouring countries for anything that needs specialist treatment.

I still have a while to go before I consider retirement, but after living here for several years, I can see myself remaining here for the rest of my days.

- Sorry I didn't answer your original question about retirement visas. I don't know enough about it to comment. I'm sure others can give better advice.

Kammekor · Post by **Kammekor** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:59 pm

harry wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:26 pm Hello,

I want to retire to somewhere nice. I lost my wife last Novemember. I'm familiar with Thailand, but I can't quite stretch to the income requirements required there.
After a tentative check, it seems that there's no income requirement for a retirement visa for Cambodia. Can someone please confirm that this is the case?

No income requirements but also no free / enhanced healthcare. That's the trade off

phuketrichard · Post by **phuketrichard** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:04 pm

xandreu wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:37 pm Cambodia would be a great place to retire to, especially if you're on a modest income. Rentals are dirt cheap, depending on where you're coming from of course. Food can be very cheap or very expensive, depending on your tastes. If you live in one of the areas popular with expats, you can get away with not learning Khmer, although of course it would be a huge advantage.

The only thing I would be worried about would be healthcare. Clearly if you're retiring, your health will probably be quite a big priority for you, and alas, this is where Cambodia falls down. I'd strongly recommend health insurance that covers you to be evacuated to one of the neighbouring countries for anything that needs specialist treatment.

I still have a while to go before I consider retirement, but after living here for several years, I can see myself remaining here for the rest of my days.

- Sorry I didn't answer your original question about retirement visas. I don't know enough about it to comment. I'm sure others can give better advice.

LOL:
brought a smile to my face< as surly u jest
I moved over in june 2021 for what i thought was my lasting resting place after 30 +years in Thailand, suffice to say after 15 months in Cambodia i'm back in Phuket and happy again

Yes, On the books you need show 800,000 in the bank OR a income of 65,000/month OR a combination of the 2 and be over 50
OR for apx 17,000 baht /year ($500), only 12,500 baht ( $367 ) if you live in Pattaya/Jomtien are, you can use an agent without those requirements..
Thats $200 more ( $67) than the year extension ( $300) in Cambodia> Cambodia over 55 or if less, use an agent which than cost ya more, no income requirement

Think twice about it as on average 75% of things you use/ purchase are more expensive and poorer quality ( including rentals which value for money, are behind Thailand ) ) in Cambodia than Thailand
Thailand offers better health/hospital care, better food, transport ( especially street food) and infrastructure

Cambodia does win hands down for Cheap drinking an cigarettes, if thats ur thing.

As far as kindness of the locals, I find both countries are equal

Your call ....

newsgatherer · Post by **newsgatherer** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:08 am

The quality of expats is also better in Thailand, they generally seem friendlier, better informed and more sociable. So it's more than street food and unparalleled healthcare, it's also a lot better conversation you find going a little less east here. But I like cheap beer and cigarettes, and driving on the right side here gives me a good thrill, so an easy decision overall as far as I'm concerned.

David Gordon · Post by **David Gordon** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:32 am

If you don’t care about expats, beer and cigs, and plan to build a home and have no rent costs - like to cook at home and don’t need to eat out all the time - is the difference between Thailand and Cambodia still a factor?

I ask this - however for me it’s not gonna matter because she will either live in the west or stay in Cambodia. And she’s a lot more beneficial to me in Cambodia than in any other country.

phuketrichard · Post by **phuketrichard** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:48 am

i built a home in Kep an misses cooked 80% of time at home<
still prefer phuket>

Its wherever you feel most comfortable, its not just about money

FYI; Misses ( Cambodian) prefers Thailand as well, Except for not being near family

David Gordon · Post by **David Gordon** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:36 am

phuketrichard wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:48 am i built a home in Kep an misses cooked 80% of time at home<
still prefer phuket>

Its wherever you feel most comfortable, its not just about money

FYI; Misses ( Cambodian) prefers Thailand as well, Except for not being near family

well not everyone has lived in Thailand already for 30 years. That’s exceptional circumstances and it’s also understandable you like it more - for that reason alone. Glad to hear your lady likes it also. Tbh mine probably would too. Cambodia is too familiar and boring for her.

Curious how you ended up with a Khmer lady?

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