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Can my 59-year-old mom apply for a DTV visa under soft power for medical treatment? Is there an age limit?
Jul 9, 2025
10 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHello, can my mom, who is 59 year old, apply for DTV under soft power ( medical treatment ) ? Is there any “age limit” for DTV visa application ? ❤️
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Yes, there is no age limit for the DTV visa application, and your 59-year-old mom can apply under the soft power category for medical treatment. However, she will need to provide proof of ongoing treatment in Thailand, such as medical plans and appointment dates for at least six months. Some commenters also suggest that she might consider a retirement visa, which has different requirements.
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Anonymous ******************
No maximum, only a minimum (20) for primary applicant
Jackie ********
Prolly more retirement. Look it up as I’m no expert.
George *******
I read about a ninety year old and his eighty something wife, who do Muay Thai training and have the DTV Visa.
Josep *********
No limit, I'm 68 years old and hold DTV workation
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John *******
Yes can. You will need to show proof of ongoing treatment in Thailand, including the medical plans, appointment dates over the span of 6 months
Tore *********
@John ******
huh, ongoing treatment yes. But planned appointments 6 months in the future? Nahhhh, i didn’t and I’ve never heard that before. What embassy asked for that?Tore *********
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A single medical appointment pdf from a Thai neurologistReply to
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I didn’t have to do thatAnonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@David *******
did u show any medical certificate ??David ********
Anonymous participant yeah med cert because my back is cactus, and getting physio
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which embassy? Others on this page had to show more.David ********
@John ******
at the very beginning when it was more lenientDavid ********
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ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
I see. My mom has been receiving treatment in Thailand for years. So there is chance that she will get it.Reply to
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Greg ********
Nope, no age restriction. As above can get Retirement Visa but maybe does not want to bring 800k into a Thai Bank :-)
Anonymous ******************
No age limit, but also a 59 year old could go for a retirement visa and get a 1 year stamp and not have to show any proof of activity
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@Greg *******
I see. Thx a lot. But we don’t have that amount of money in Bank. And retirement visa is way more expensive. So I am thinking about DTV.Brandon ************
Anonymous participant retirement visa is much less expensive. Costs about 20% of the amount of the DTV visa.
And DTV requires showing 500,000 baht. Retirement is 800,000 only an extra 300,000 baht.
And DTV requires showing 500,000 baht. Retirement is 800,000 only an extra 300,000 baht.
Greg ********
Anonymous participant Retirement visa is 1900 Baht for 1 year. You do need the 800k in a bank or 65k a month income though.
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