Retirement visa age requirements by country: what Australians need
Thailand's retirement visas and the Philippines' SRRV start at age 50 (the SRRV takes people from 40 at a higher deposit).
Checked 21 October 2026
Visas and staying longer
Visitor stays and retirement visas, by country and by age.
Guides on Visas and staying longer
Thailand retirement visa for Australians: age, bank deposit and the new 30-day rule
From 15 September 2026, Australians get 30 days visa-free in Thailand, down from 60.
Checked 21 October 2026
Guides to read with these
Try retiring overseas before you move: the winter away, the long stay and the trial year
Smartraveller suggests a temporary move of 6 to 12 months before you commit to living overseas.
Checked 20 October 2026
The 6, 12 and 26-week rules: what happens to your Age Pension overseas
Your Age Pension keeps paying overseas.
Checked 20 October 2026
Travel insurance over 70 and over 75 for long stays: age limits and trip caps
Yes, older Australians can get travel insurance, though long trips get harder.
Checked 20 October 2026
Retiring overseas before 67: the gap years before the Age Pension
You can retire overseas at any age, but Age Pension age is 67, so the years before that are paid for from your own money.
Checked 20 October 2026
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