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What are the best options for a prior military expat to obtain a DTV visa in Thailand with passive income?

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Apr 5, 2025

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Looking to get a DTV I’m prior military and have passive income coming in I don’t work so what would be the best route to take thanks in advanced

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A user is seeking advice on obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand as a prior military member with passive income. Several commenters suggest options, including pursuing medical treatment for chronic pain, engaging in Muay Thai, and enrolling in cooking classes, all of which may qualify for the DTV visa. Important considerations include verifying passive income sufficiency, understanding visa requirements like bank savings, and avoiding agents for a direct application. Recommendations also mention the need for proof of ongoing medical appointments if this route is taken.

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You need to show 20 thousand in bank and figure out what visa you want to apply for with DTV

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Chris *********

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Tommi *******

Language

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Kevin ********

Just remember that if you contest option every entry will require proof of ongoing course, medical appointments etc or they can refuse.

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Dave **********

Name of dentists that will do this work ?

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Austin ************

Send me a DM. I am also prior military and got the DTV visa. I can tell what to submit

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Anna ******

Same boat for me, would you mind messaging me as well? TYSM!

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can you message me that information, I’m in the same situation. I’m 100% T&P disabled

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David ************

Don't use an agent. Apply for dental work plan. Easy and no ongoing costs

I am same as you and did this

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Anna *********

Best way to start is read the visa requirements on Thai visa website.

Most visas require savings of some sort rather than passive income

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Nick ***********

If you are going to be receiving medical treatment for any issues you have while living in Thailand you might try going that route on the DTV. That’s what I am doing for the treatment of my chronic pain and dry needling

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Seth *********

@Nick **********

How did you go about doing the medical one? I was told that I would have to be seen by a doctor in Bangkok and have a future treatment scheduled in order to do it what did you do for yours?

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Nick ***********

I just applied for mine but I was being treated at a hospital 2-3 times a week for 3 months before I left to apply for the DTV Visa. I sent the medical certificate that has the treatment plan on it and my future appointment slips to the immigration office at DC before leaving bangkok and they said that was sufficient

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Tang *****

Firstly think if your passive income will sustain you. Then there are options.

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I got my DTV with them and it's an awesome gym as well

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Kenneth **********

@Samuel **************

I used them also. They've had to redo the form for me twice because of me moving and different things but yeah they're great

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John **********

If you don't work the only possibility to get the DTV is using one of the soft power options

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@John *********

those options are again

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Kool *******

Anonymous participant the basic requirement is that you have the equivalent of bt500,000 in a bank account in your name. There are no exceptions to this no matter what route you take.

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Brandon ************

Anonymous participant So you haven't even done the absolute bare minimum of research? Just reading a couple of posts in this group would give you information on what activities qualify.

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Matthew *******

Soft power. As you are not currently employed.

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Panphailin *********

Incase you are interesting to learn how to cook Northern Thai food (DTV visa eligible),

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Un *************

@Panphailin ********

do I need to provide any documents in order to start?

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Panphailin *********

@Un ************

yes, please register the class at our website, then we will give you the information what you need to do and what document we will arrange for you to apply the visa.

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Un *************

Also I’ve been reeding that you have to be outside of Thailand to receive the DTV visa so how does this work?

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@Panphailin ********

I will do this

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Kyle *******

Myai Thai soft visa dtv 😎✌🏼❤️

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Wayne *********

Are you from the UK?

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@Wayne ********

USA

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Wayne *********

Anonymous participant Sorry then I can't be of any assistance to you. Good luck

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