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What is the best visa for retirees over 60 in Thailand besides the DTV visa?
Jan 7, 2026
4 months ago
Merlene *******
ORIGINAL POSTERMy wife and I are both over 60 years old and I’m retired under my pension. What is the best visa to have other than the DTV visa and what are the requirements? 
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The best visa options for retirees in Thailand, aside from the DTV visa, are primarily the Retirement (NON-O) visa and possibly the Wealthy Pensioner visa for those with adequate funds. The Retirement visa requires proof of 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account or a monthly income of 65,000 THB. The DTV visa has its advantages but is generally not recommended for long-term stays. Expats should consider their personal circumstances and preferences when choosing a visa.
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Anonymous ******************
Retirement visa is a much better option and the 800k requirement is settled for a fee if done via an agency😃
Indo-Thai ******************
@Indo-Thai ***************
solutions for every problems. In dtv you can't open thai account and for you Best option is retirement non o visa
Chris **********
I have the DTV, and I think for your situation if you have the
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0 baht savings go for the retirement visa if you plan on living here long term.Andrew *********
Your choice is Dtv or retirement.
Retirement requires ฿800k in a Thai bank earning no interest every year but is not likely ever to be cancelled.
Dtv currently requires to just show 500k in a home bank (where it can earn interest) upon application and currently never again. You can work legally online.
There is a possibility that the program will be scrapped or requirements greatly increased after the election and you need to border bounce every 6 months.
Retirement requires ฿800k in a Thai bank earning no interest every year but is not likely ever to be cancelled.
Dtv currently requires to just show 500k in a home bank (where it can earn interest) upon application and currently never again. You can work legally online.
There is a possibility that the program will be scrapped or requirements greatly increased after the election and you need to border bounce every 6 months.
Todd *********
100% LTR if you qualify
Greg ********
Yearly Retirement O visa in country. Qualification is 800k in Thai bank or 65k a month income is the most popular. If you are wealthy the Wealthy Pensioner LTR is another option. That is for 10 years
Robert *******
The best visa is the one that suits your wishes.
Do you want to keep on working, even on-line
Do you want to live in Thailand
Do you want to travel regular to Thailand
Do you have problems to make deposits into a Thai bank account
Does your Embassy provide an Affidavit of Income.
What is the Nationality from both of you?
Do you want to keep on working, even on-line
Do you want to live in Thailand
Do you want to travel regular to Thailand
Do you have problems to make deposits into a Thai bank account
Does your Embassy provide an Affidavit of Income.
What is the Nationality from both of you?
Nattha *****
You both can apply for retirement visa. This is the best option. DTV is not at all a good option as per my opinion. If you would like to discuss, please send me a message via messenger.
Brandon ************
Review the Thai embassy website of your country. They will list the available visas and what the qualifications are for that embassy. Most likely you're looking for a non-O visa based on retirement.
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