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Can a retiree obtain a DTV in Thailand using overseas pension statements and banked funds?

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Apr 30, 2025

a day ago

Geoff *******

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As a retiree, is it possible to obtain a DTV by showing the requisite banked ฿500K, supported by monthly overseas pension statements? Or, would I have to obtain a medical/dental appointment? Or am I barking up the wrong tree?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A retiree inquiring about the possibility of obtaining a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) by demonstrating a bank balance of ฿500,000 and providing monthly overseas pension statements faces challenges. Community members highlight that the DTV has specific requirements that go beyond simply being retired. While some suggest that a medical or dental appointment could potentially support the application, experiences indicate a mixed success rate. Many recommend considering the Non-O visa for retirees as it is seen as a more straightforward option. Discussions also explore alternative routes, such as investing in local classes or other allowable medical treatments.

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Keith ************

Non-o for retirement is easier than DTV, unless you regularly travel out of the country.

20 hours ago

Geoff *******

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@Keith ***********

I like the idea of a 5-year multi-entry visa. I spend six months a year in Thailand, in two 90-day stints. DTV would save on admin and avoid having to bank money in a Thai account.

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Geoff *******

Kyle **********

if you are older than 50then you should look at the retirement visa. You can apply for DTV but dental appointments are a big gamble, some got approved, a lot of folks got denied. You should invest

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k in a muay thai/cooking class, no matter if you'll attend those courses/classes, all you need is the documents to show up the embassy. That's a

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k for the DTV +

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k for the courses but you'll be good for 5yrs

a day ago

Geoff *******

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@Kyle *********

Thanks. I've been using the 90 day multi-entry non-O retirement visa, until they made it single entry only last year. Just looking at fresh options.

a day ago

John **********

@Geoff ******

get a 12 month extension and multi entry permit, just need to meet the criteria

a day ago

Kyle **********

@Geoff ******

get a muay thai class up to 6 months and a week/10days in vietnam to apply for your DTV visa. If you don't mind gamble

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k then you can try with the medical route but the dental part is very risky and likely to get denied (as most of dental procedures require no more than a few weeks to be done)

a day ago

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Kyle **********

Tod *********

you have to meet the requirements for the DTV, there is no "I'm retired and want a DTV" category

Proof of funds is just one of the requirements under ALL categories, but these are the only reasons you can get a DTV

So if you want to get one, you find one of the categories and meet the requirements for that category,

a day ago

Geoff *******

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@Tod ********

I don't see myself doing muay Thai or cooking but a medical appointment may be possible. The term 'such as' in para 2 of the eligible foreigners requirement implies a degree of flexibility.

a day ago

Tod *********

@Geoff ******

when that DTV came out they were handing that 5 year visa out to anyone who had an appt for a hangnail from a doc,

Then consulates got harder and started wanting treatment plans, proof of treatment, appt schedule,

SO whether you can or can't do a DTV based on medical reasons would come down to why you are having medical treatment here and how good your documentation is about the treatment.

If you apply and they want more documentation they'll email you, but worst case you apply and they reject the application and you are out the fee

a day ago

Geoff *******

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@Tod ********

Thanks. I thought it all sounded too good to be true, when the DTV was first announced. I'll just carry on with my 90 day non-O for the time being. Pity it is single entry only.

a day ago

Tod *********

@Geoff ******

you can always bank the money and get a year extension based on retirement like thousands of foreigners do inside the country 🙂

a day ago

Geoff *******

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@Tod ********

I am aware of this option. I don't want or need a Thai bank account and I certainly wouldn't want cash tied up in one. A DTV would avoid that.

a day ago

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Geoff *******