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

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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.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The poster is considering moving to Thailand and exploring two visa options: a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) through Muay Thai training and a Retirement Visa, which they are not eligible for until they turn 50. They are concerned about whether they need to re-enroll in the Muay Thai training program each time they leave and re-enter Thailand. Community members suggest that the DTV visa allows flexibility, does not require a Thai bank account, and that pension income may have complications for a Retirement Visa due to US government certification issues. They are further advised to consider different banking options in Thailand based on current practices.

Wannikea ********* · Answer

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

Angelo *********** · Answer

If you want a "retirement visa", you have to follow the Thai law. And that means 400.000/800.000 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.

Steven ******* · Answer

For a retirement visa, the monthly pension well over 65K won’t help you the first year unless you’re from a country that allows its embassy to certify pension amounts. The US, the UK and others no longer do that. So, you’d have to put 800K baht in a Thai bank account for the first year and also have the monthly deposits made for the first year. After that, you will have established the monthly deposits for subsequent years.

James ****** · Answer

You could consider the Elite visa if youre willing to shell out the membership fee.

Per ************* · Answer

Well, good luck to u ! Maybee we see eachother there ?? And then we could have some fun in the ring ??

Robert ********* · Answer

Come  on the multiple entry.tourist visa  good for 9 months .

See how you like it .

Paul ********** · Answer

Thai banks are going through a governance and due diligence phase and have a ' know your customer' pack when opening a bank account. Just meet the requirements and you will be fine. From experience, dodge Bangkok Bank and go for K Bank which has a relationship with Wise then Krungthai for day to day banking. It might all change in 3 years but just follow the checklist they give you at the time.

Nigel ******** · Answer

You’ll be lucky to be able to go down the retirement route, without a Thai bank account.

Michael ******** · Answer

Go for DTV and leaves your options open,and you will be old enough for retirement visa by time its finished yes if you do fitness training probably best bet.

Todd ********* · Answer

so essentially, you didn't retire. You were unemployable and got govt benefits like many americans. DTV is easy enough if you want. Surprising you can train muay thai, but can't work. You can use agent in thailand if you don't want to deposit the 800k but that is for over 50 only. DTV is only real option

John ********** · Answer

I'm going to assume you are medically retired so would Muay Thai training be appropriate for you? It might be more appropriate to select a different soft power activity or even the Thai Privilege visa to see you through until you are 50?

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

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