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What options do I have to stay in Thailand for two years after my dtv visa before I turn 50 and can apply for a retirement visa?

Jun 19, 2025
6 days ago
Vinny *****
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I'm getting my dtv visa at age 43 years old and after 5 years into the visa, I'll be 48. What would be the best way to bridge the gap to stay in Thailand for two years until you qualify for a retirement visa at age 50?
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The user is currently obtaining a DTV visa at age 43 and seeks advice on how to stay in Thailand for two additional years until they turn 50 and qualify for a retirement visa. The comments suggest varying strategies, including focusing on the current visa, considering marriage, possibly extending the DTV visa, or the uncertainty of future visa options. General advice includes enjoying the present and not to overly worry about future circumstances.
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Mike ******
At least wait until your 47...to review..

Enjoy life and stop worrying
Todd *********
DTV again for sure. Least hassle and low cost
Sam *******
Ask your husband
Stephan ***********
@Eddie ********
Very nice idea, but I doubt that he can get a retirement visa directly after 2 years in monkey house... 😁
Simon *********
Ask again in 4 and a half years time
Henrik *****
Nobody can tell which visa would be available in 5 years.

DTV was introduced in the afternoon the day
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2024 it was launched.
John *******
@Henrik ****
not true. It was first mentioned in May and didn’t launch until mid July.
Henrik *****
Mention as a rumor doesn’t count.

Spreading rumors about this and that only bring confusion and insecurity, that’s why everybody should not listen or spread rumors about anything until it has been through Parlament, and been announced in Royal Gazette.

The official announcement is dated july 2025.
Gary ***********
I can't see they are going to still have the DTV in its current form in 5 years
Dany ********
get a new DTV. if it is still around in 5 years… but as of now it is not limited to one time only
Fletcher *****
Well answered boys !!!!
Eddie *********
Prison
John *******
Focus on the DTV and actually getting it before you worry about 5 years from now. No idea what visa options will exist then.
Vinny *****
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@John ******
I think it's also possible they'll revoke visas out of the blue. Just like what we're seeing in the states
John *******
@Vinny ****
anything is possible. However, at this stage, it is all just speculation.
Us *****
Get it again after 5 years or do ed visa,
Bob **********
@Us ****
if it’s still available
Us *****
@Bob *********
I hope so. I am missing a few years after the dtv until 50. But their will always be something available.
Lee *************
Get Married
Stephen ********
Just enjoy the dtv for now a lot can happen in 5 years
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