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

Apr 5, 2025
2 days ago
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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TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand, especially for individuals with a military background and passive income. Key suggestions include exploring multiple options such as joining programs like Muay Thai classes, focusing on cooking schools, or considering medical treatments. It is advised to check the visa requirements from the official Thai visa website and assess if passive income meets the financial requirements. Several users recommend avoiding agents and directly applying for visas, particularly if involving dental work or medical needs. Overall, understanding the specific requirements and available pathways is crucial for expatriates seeking this visa.
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Tommi *******
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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.
Dave **********
Name of dentists that will do this work ?
Austin ************
Send me a DM. I am also prior military and got the DTV visa. I can tell what to submit
Dominique ************************
@Austin ***********
can you message me that information, I’m in the same situation. I’m 100% T&P disabled
David ************
Don't use an agent. Apply for dental work plan. Easy and no ongoing costs

I am same as you and did this
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
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
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? 
Nick ***********
@Seth ********
is 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
Tang *****
Firstly think if your passive income will sustain you. Then there are options.
Samuel ***************
Check out
@Muay ************
I got my DTV with them and it's an awesome gym as well
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
John **********
If you don't work the only possibility to get the DTV is using one of the soft power options
Anonymous *************
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@John *********
those options are again
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.
James ********
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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.
Panphailin *********
Incase you are interesting to learn how to cook Northern Thai food (DTV visa eligible),

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Kyle *******
Myai Thai soft visa dtv 😎✌🏼❤️
Wayne *********
Are you from the UK?
Anonymous *************
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Wayne *********
Anonymous participant Sorry then I can't be of any assistance to you. Good luck