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Are my qualifications suitable for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

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Sep 6, 2025

4 days ago

Anonymous *************

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I am 50+, American, have more than enough assets, collect a monthly pension, have visited Thailand MANY times, and trade stock options for substantial income. 

Are these appropriate qualifications for a DTV?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The individual is qualified to apply for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) based on their age, financial status, and income sources. However, some comments suggest exploring alternative options like the LTR Visa or Retirement Visa, citing their potential advantages, such as lower restrictions and longer validity. Conversations highlight the evolving regulations surrounding the DTV and recommend reviewing current requirements and experiences from other applicants.

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Read the requirements at the preferred Embassy

4 days ago

John **********

If you wish to continue trading from inside Thailand the DTV is about your only legal option.

4 days ago

Anonymous *************

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@John *********

my trading will not be reported to Thailand regardless

3 days ago

John **********

Anonymous participant it's not you reporting it you need to worry about

3 days ago

Anonymous *************

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@John *********

how would online trading with a VPN be reported?

3 days ago

John **********

Anonymous participant you misunderstand. It's other people you need to worry about. You just need to piss someone off, or they get jealous or whatever, and a quick call to the police or immigration and you have a problem.

3 days ago

Anonymous *************

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@John *********

ah, got you, good point

3 days ago

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Anonymous *************

Paul *******

@John *********

It doesn't matter. It's possible to work online on any visa. What matters most is what visa is most appropriate for his situation.

3 days ago

John **********

@Paul ******

of course its possible, just not legal

3 days ago

Paul *******

@John *********

Don't be ridiculous. A DTV is a non-work authorized visa. It has the same "employment prohibited" restriction as tourist visas or retirement visas. In practice ALL of these visas allow you to work remotely for non-Thai based entities. Stock trading is about the same "work" as opening your banking app or internet banking anyway.

3 days ago

Dror *********

@John *********

yea well prostitution isn't legal here in 😅thailand too

3 days ago

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Dror *********

Anonymous ******************

LTR if you are concerned about tax liability.

4 days ago

Anonymous ******************

I would recommend you look into LTR visa. If you have the funds to qualify for that, it is your best option.

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4 days ago

Chadaporn **************

Explore our infographic, which includes FAQs and step-by-step guidelines for the LTR visa process.

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4 days ago

Andi ***********

Similar stock trading applicants have been approved for the DTV. You will find posts in the threads.

4 days ago

Jared *********

I was torn between Retirement visa and DTV and thought DTV sounded great. And it is for certain things because it is cheap, lasts 5 years, and easy to qualify for. But the negative is that it is still a tourist visa and one thing that has hit me recently is Bangkok Bank closing bank accounts. Some people say a bank account isn't needed but it sure makes life easier. One could argue that a cell phone also isn't needed but who wants to live without one??

Some might suggest retirement visas but lately I have been looking more into the LTR retirement visa or LTR for wealthy global citizens. I am leaning towards switching from DTV to LTR at this time

4 days ago

Anonymous ******************

@Jared ********

if you qualify for LTR I would switch for sure

4 days ago

James ********

Anonymous participant 950 Wise advice ✅

4 days ago

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James ********

Greg ********

@Jared ********

If you can get the LTR it is a much better visa than both DTV and Retirement O. There is a 10 year Retirement O-X too but I do not know much about that.

4 days ago

Anonymous ******************

@Jared ********

Clever. Plus, the DTV is still new, and the government that pushed it has just collapsed. Retirement or other alternatives are more stable and predictable for now.

4 days ago

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Anonymous ******************

Go for a retirement visa. The DTV is for digital nomads and those involved in soft power activities. Aside from the 500k of liquid funds required in an account, the rest doesn’t really matter. The DTV is still new and unpredictable. You can already see things getting stricter over time (demanding in-country extensions, no bank account, etc.). The officials who pushed for it in the government have already been replaced.

4 days ago

Greg ********

Anonymous participant 270 Anutin is on record as saying he wants all visas reviewed. He also said he wants a single body defining visa types and not the few there is now ie Immigration, MFA and BOI

4 days ago

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Greg ********

Should I choose a DTV visa or a retirement visa in Thailand at 50 years old?

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8 days ago

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22 days ago

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