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What is the application process and requirements for the DTV visa for medical reasons in Thailand for retirees?
Feb 25, 2025
a year ago
Karsten ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi, so I will go for soft power Medical in Vientiane. What's you expirence with application and receiving the visa? I am retired live from my funds so no monthly income. Is that a problem but have a big amount in the thai bank account? My current visa finish at 25th March, when should I apply?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice for applying for a DTV visa for medical reasons while being retired and having no monthly income, but with a substantial amount in a Thai bank account. Many responses suggest the user can apply now since their current visa is an extension. There are discussions regarding the necessity of having 500,000 Baht in a Thai bank account and the challenges of obtaining a bank account without a long-term visa. Users are advised to research previous posts for more detailed experiences.
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Henrik *****
There is no need of the 500.000 Baht is in a Thai bank, and on DTV it is next to impossibel to get a Thai bankaccount.
To get a Thai bankaccount, you need to be on a real longterm visa.
But scroll through the group, and read all the other posts about that.
To get a Thai bankaccount, you need to be on a real longterm visa.
But scroll through the group, and read all the other posts about that.
Karsten ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Henrik ****
I have 3 thai bank accountReply to
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Ray *****
If your current visa is an extension of stay you can apply now
James ********
Use the search 🔍 tool top of the forum page...
ENTER... DTV MEDICAL
CLICK...on it and all posts about getting the DTV visa for Medical reasons will Pop Up to read.
ENTER... DTV MEDICAL
CLICK...on it and all posts about getting the DTV visa for Medical reasons will Pop Up to read.
James ********
Hmmmmm... Medical reason for the DTV visa??? Ongoing medical care for your eyes... from recent eye surgery.
Karsten ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
I have a retina detachment, I have another surgery in 2 - 3 month, then they start the other eye after for cateract.James ********
@Karsten *******
get it carefully documented and I believe that you will get the DTV Visa for medical care.Karsten ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
yes I ask my doctor to file a resume.Reply to
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