What are the best visa options in Thailand for a disabled expat seeking long-term stay without fulfilling retirement age criteria?

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Hi everyone, I’m have a hard time tracking down information on visa’s and my situation. I am disabled and I am from the USA. I would like to stay in Thailand possibly permanently but as of right now I’m either looking at an education visa or the DTV. The immigration office I went to wasn’t much help. I think the language barrier was a bit of a problem for us.

Any how I’m a bit concerned with take the education route because I have various learning disabilities and I’m concerned I wouldn’t be able to keep up with the learning. So I started looking in to DTV seeing I have a non taxable income. However it looks as though you have to be a content creator or have some type of job. I am an artist but I don’t really sell my art.

Is the DTV right for me even though I have an income but not working? I’m technically retired but I don’t fit the requirements for the retirement visa based solely on age. I’m 3 years short. Can anyone offer any guidance on this? Thank you in advance 😊🙏

Ask Thailand · Answer

The individual is a disabled expat from the USA exploring options for long-term stay in Thailand, focusing on an education visa or the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV). They express concerns about the education route due to learning disabilities and uncertainty about the DTV requirements, which seem focused on content creators or those with specific jobs. The discussion includes suggestions for soft power courses like cooking or cultural classes to meet DTV requirements, as well as sharing personal experiences on obtaining visas without strict employment or age qualifications.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

I am unemployed and got the dtv under soft power cooking. I just had to show 500k savings

Brian ******** · Answer

I made one dentist appointment and got a letter from the dentist confirming my "new patient consultation" appointment and I was approved in 7 days 🤷

John ********** · Answer

You should look at some of the soft power options available under the DTV scheme. I'm guessing Muay Thai is out for you but there are also cookery and medical treatment options

Evan ******** · Answer

Another option may be getting specialist medical care in Thailand and using the DTV soft power option. You’d need a medical doctor or specialist to write a letter and have appointment plus in going schedule of care. Goodluck

Ian ********** · Answer

I saw a comment recently from a guy who said he got a retirement visa at 47 based on the fact he was disabled. Sorry I can't be more specific

Anonymous ************* · Answer

Thank you everyone I will definitely look into all of these options 😊🙏

Christopher ******** · Answer

Do the soft power route, sign up for a cooking class or Thai culture class. There is no income just have to have savings enough to live.

Bryn ******** · Answer

One of requirements is also having 500k THB in your bank, if you want to apply as a DN then you also need a letter fron your company stating you can work remotely, i am self enployed so just wrote my own letter to cover that. Also the fact that it is a Thai visa greatly dependa on where you apply for the visa as to how steict they are about the rules, I am a Kiwi and was told I can only apply for it in NZ but I got mine from Canberra in Australia becuase i was in OZ, took 3 days to get. So there is some luck involved.

Pete ******* · Answer

Take a sudden interest in Thai herbs flora and fauna. 5 yr course and DTV compliant. 9999 baht.

What are the best visa options in Thailand for a disabled expat seeking long-term stay without fulfilling retirement age criteria?

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