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How can I transition from a DTV to a Retirement Visa in Thailand?
Hello, has anyone transition from DTV to Retirement visa on here?
Answer summary
The transition from a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) to a Retirement Visa requires you to cancel the DTV and apply for the Retirement Visa as it is treated as a new application. While there is no strict requirement for health insurance under the Non-Immigrant O Visa, having local coverage is advisable since unexpected medical expenses must come from personal funds. Several users have shared positive experiences with agencies like Siam Legal and ThaiBridge Global Consulting for assistance in this transition.
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Fred **********
It’s a different visa but you could use documents and accounts from your DTV for your retirement visa
Aras ******
@ThaiBridge ******************************
is good for retirement visa. You can check.
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P45an*****
What's the advantage? DTV is working fine for me.
Wolf****
P45andgone how long have you been on a dtv?
Anonymous *************
OPP45andgone going to sell my business.
Shin ******
Following. However I think I will wait until the DTV expires then transfer!
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Yes this agent good
Eddie *****************
There isn't any transfer of VISA.
it's always new application.
it's always new application.
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@Eddie ****************
when I did my 90 day check in and asked about marriage visa, immigration said I could transfer. They gave me a long list of requirement for transfer. The main issue is needing a Thai bank account with the funds deposited and not being able to open one with the DTV (immigration insisted I could open one, but didn’t want to argue with them that I couldn’t)Anonymous *************
OPDTV_BegPecker with retirement you are suppose to be able to open one.
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OP@Eddie ****************
I understand. Maybe what I should have said is once I can apply for retirement visa I will transition to retirement visa over DTV. lolEddie *****************
Anonymous participant I used to hold a retirement visa, then changed to DTV 2 years ago. Will probably apply retirement vise when my DTV expires.
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OP@Eddie ****************
I assume once I sell my business and I won’t be going back to work after my DTV expires only way for a longer term is to get retirement.
Bryan ******
You just cancel the DTV and apply for retirement, this is what Siam legal has told me
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OP@Bryan *****
I have 3 years before I can and my DTV is 5 years so I have time.
Sirarat **************
📌If you transition to a Non-Immigrant O-A Visa, Health Insurance is strictly mandatory.
📌If you convert to a Non-Immigrant O Visa inside Thailand, health insurance isn't always strictly required like the O-A, BUT having local coverage is critical. Under a Retirement Visa, you cannot work in Thailand, so any unexpected medical bills would come straight out of your personal savings.
I am a licensed Insurance Consultant in Thailand with Allianz Ayudhya.
If you’re transitioning to a Retirement Visa and need guidance on health plans, feel free to send me a DM
📌If you convert to a Non-Immigrant O Visa inside Thailand, health insurance isn't always strictly required like the O-A, BUT having local coverage is critical. Under a Retirement Visa, you cannot work in Thailand, so any unexpected medical bills would come straight out of your personal savings.
I am a licensed Insurance Consultant in Thailand with Allianz Ayudhya.
If you’re transitioning to a Retirement Visa and need guidance on health plans, feel free to send me a DM
Ssekabira ********
@Sirarat *************
How about converting a Non-B to O Visa inside Thailand. Tks
John **********
@Ssekabira *******
you can't do that but if you're on an extension of stay you can change the reason for the extension as long as you meet the requirementsSsekabira ********
@John *********
Tks
Andrew ********
Yet you can do Non-o Based on retirement and not need proof of insurance
Anonymous *************
OP@Andrew *******
I would want insurance due to being in the county. At least for me expensive events.Andrew ********
Anonymous participant oh I'm not saying NOT have insurance - just one less headache for the process of course get insurance anyway - have some kind of insurance just Incase is recommended I have insurance but it's very limited and it's a refund after I pay.
I'm looking for a good policy in the meantime
I'm looking for a good policy in the meantime
Anonymous *************
OP@Sirarat *************
I have 3 years before I can.Activity
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