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Have expats with a Digital Nomad Visa been questioned about opting for a Retirement Visa instead?

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Jan 10, 2026

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Kevin **********

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Are there any of you with DTV who also meet all the requirements for a Retirement Visa? If so, were you asked "why not a retirement visa?" What was your response?

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The discussion centers around whether individuals holding a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) also qualify for a Retirement Visa in Thailand, with one user confirming they are over 60 but noting they were never questioned about their visa choice by immigration.

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Josep *********

Who can ask this question? Immigration only want to verify your Visa is ok, not the possibility to have other different visa

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Michael ********

Yes I am over 60

Never was asked 😁

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