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Do I need to re-enroll in my training for a DTV visa every time I leave and re-enter Thailand?

Dec 24, 2025

2 days ago

Hello, I am currently doing my research on moving to Thailand. I have been to Thailand a few times throughout my life. I have been "retired" since 30 years old. I get a pension from the US Government. 

I am exploring 2 visa options.I do understand that rules constantly change.  

DTV visa by way of Muay Thai training. 

Question is do I need to re enroll every time I leave/re enter Thailand? 

Retirement Visa- Currently I am 47 so would have to wait til I turn 50. I have a constant monthly pension since I was 30 years old. Pension is well over the 65k monthly requirement. I do not wish to open a bank account in Thailand put over $25k (which I do have in my US bank now). Mainly because I have heard that Thai banks have been freezing accounts of foreign holders.  And that the money has to be in the account for 2 months prior to getting the visa. 

Any advise someone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion centers around the individual's inquiry about moving to Thailand, specifically regarding two visa options: a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) linked to Muay Thai training and a Retirement Visa, which they cannot apply for until age 50. Key points noted include the requirement for the DTV visa to re-enroll in training upon each re-entry, the significant requirements for a Retirement Visa including a local bank account with substantial funds, and alternative visa options such as the Thai Elite visa or multiple-entry tourist visas.

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DTV in the short term and explore your options after turning 50

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Angelo ***********

If you want a "retirement visa", you have to follow the Thai law. And that means 400.

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.000 THB in Thai bank account. And it in fact has indeed to be there over 3 months or live time. That option has nothing to do with actual retirement, but only your age. Which is 50 years, and you are to young.

For a DTV visa you do not need a Thai bank account.

You need proof of a bit of a fortune (500,000 THB) and regular income. Does not really matter if you take soft skills or are working.

Unless that showing pension as income might be difficult.

Picking a random soft skill should be flawless. However in principle you have indeed to (be able to) show every time you enter that you are still enrolled in that course.