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What long-stay visa options are available for a retiree under 50 wishing to live in Thailand?
Visa OptionsThailandRetirement VisaLong-Stay VisaDTV VisaLTR VisaElite VisaPassive IncomeExpat LifeImmigration
Mar 13, 2025
a year ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERGreetings from moldy, damp, highly overrated Portugal! š¤£
Been doing a bunch of research and Iām struggling to figure out the right type of (long-stay) visa since we donāt fall neatly into any category.
Basically, Iām retired with a pension and some other passive income, but not yet 50 so the retirement visa isnāt an option. I donāt have a business, donāt plan to work for someone remotely, and aināt about to put this beat up body through Muay Thai ā so I donāt know if DTV is the right option either.
Any insights into what would work best for someone who just wants to live in Thailand until age-eligible for the retiement visa would be greatly appreciated! šš½
Been doing a bunch of research and Iām struggling to figure out the right type of (long-stay) visa since we donāt fall neatly into any category.
Basically, Iām retired with a pension and some other passive income, but not yet 50 so the retirement visa isnāt an option. I donāt have a business, donāt plan to work for someone remotely, and aināt about to put this beat up body through Muay Thai ā so I donāt know if DTV is the right option either.
Any insights into what would work best for someone who just wants to live in Thailand until age-eligible for the retiement visa would be greatly appreciated! šš½
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on long-stay visa options for living in Thailand before they are eligible for a retirement visa. They have passive income but are not yet 50 and do not fall into specific categories like retirement or working remotely. Commenters suggest various alternatives, including looking into the LTR visa, the Elite visa, and a Muay Thai visa. Others mention options like taking cooking or language classes, and some highlight the possibility of applying for a Thailand visa based on participating in programs like Discover Thai Nature Course.
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Cole *********
What about cooking? Or language?
Steve *******
Easy. Go to the Philippines. You can stay up to 3 years at a time on tourist visa stamp extensions. And you can apply for a retirement visa there if you're older than 35, which you won't need since you can stay with tourist visas.
Christopher ********
Fight EVO360 Thailand - Thepprasit Boxing Stadium has good course for DTV ... Had mine for a few months and i drop by every once in a while drink a beer and learn by watching. Lol
Stefani ********
I highly recommend private classes at fever muay thai
They will completely look after you
They will completely look after you
Erik *******
Dude: if you donāt like moldy and damp , do yourself a favor and donāt come here : you wonāt survive the monsoon (rainy season) !! š§ļø
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Erik ******
Rain doesnāt bother me. Cold, damp and mold does.Reply to
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Derry *********
We have a 91 year old doing muay thai on a dtv. He actually attended, finished the course and now still training in our regular course.
Ko *******
Whatās so wrong in Portugal? Iām thinking about to relocate there after spending many years in SEA?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Ko ******
Without going into details, itās marketed in western press and online as some utopia, but itās essentially a developing country that happens to be in Europe. Plus, the food sucks lol.Ko *******
Anonymer Teilnehmer ok thxā¦for me it had a lot advantagesā¦no visa needed as European and short flights and same currency and included healthcareā¦
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ko ******
As with any place, there are pros and cons. Everyone has different circumstances, tolerances and expectations for their quality of life. It works for some folks, but itās a terrible fit for me.Reply to
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Simon ********
Btw why is Portugal overrated?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Simon *******
Without going into details, itās marketed in western press and online as some utopia, but itās essentially a developing country that happens to be in Europe. Plus, the food sucks lol.Reply to
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Alex *********
I applied with the 5 year seminar
@Discover *************
Course. Some people have gotten accepted and some who are in south east asia denied. But it seems it has a pretty high acceptance rate from western countries. You can also study cooking or get certain types of on going medical treatments.Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Alex ********
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!Alex *********
Anonymous participant I think they are good folks the last class they made their own herb yadom inhalers in Bangkok out of a concoction of plants šŖ“ and magic šŖ š
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@Alex ********
how long is the seminar, theres very few details listed??Alex *********
@Simon *******
I would follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and website to learn more. There is information ā¹ļø they also have a Line contact, and they have been very helpful in answering my questionsReply to
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Nina ********
Definitely consider the Muay Thai visa through a reputable gym endorsed by the Thai education division and just attend for the strength and cardio conditioning. Youāll feel amazing!
Sascha **********
Depending on how much money you have in the bank, LTR could be a suitable option for you, or otherwise the Elite visa, although itās grossly overpriced compared to DTV
Julie ********************
Hello sweaty amigo! Look into the soft powers..thereās quite a few options..you donāt really need to LOVE the said activities..& scroll through the posts, several activities were mentioned..
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