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What are the challenges in transitioning from a retirement visa to a DTV in Thailand?

DTV Visa Retirement Visa Visa Transition Visa Requirements Proof of Funds in Thailand Thai Immigration

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Has anyone had a problem going from a retirement to a DTV or recommend against it?

Answer summary

The discussion highlights concerns and experiences related to transitioning from a retirement visa to a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand. Key issues include the sufficiency of financial proof (500k versus 1M THB), the legality of working remotely for overseas companies, and practical advice on documenting the DTV visa for entry into Thailand.

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Nikita ********

Congratulations hun

4 months ago

James ********

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

4 months ago

James ********

4 months ago

Tristan ***********

Which cooking course did you book?

4 months ago

Krystal ********

Thank you for sharing - this is encouraging. I’m thinking of applying for soft power Muay Thai and also will be just using my savings initially.

You said confirming that you would only work remotely - so will you be working remotely for a company outside of Thailand - is that permitted? Or did you say you weren’t working at all?

4 months ago

Anonymous ******************

@Krystal *******

Yes it is permitted.

4 months ago

Andrea *********

May I please ask you something... I'm encouraged by your experience, do you think I'll need 1M THB or 500K would suffice for support proof? 😬

4 months ago

Luit *****************

@Andrea ********

If you mean you only have the 500k they ask as a requirement that is meant to have for emergencies that will not be accepted as money to support yourself.

4 months ago