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What retirement visa options are available for someone under 50 with a full pension in Thailand?
Are there any Retirement Visa Options for a 42 year with full pension ?
Thank you all for your input think I'll go down the DTV soft power route as love cooking.
Thank you all for your input think I'll go down the DTV soft power route as love cooking.
Answer summary
In Thailand, the minimum age requirement for a retirement visa is 50 years. Therefore, a 42-year-old looking for retirement options may consider alternatives like the DTV (Digital Nomad Visa), which can last up to 5 years. Another option is the LTR (Long-Term Resident) or the Elite Privilege Visa, which are also available but have specific financial requirements. It's possible to apply for other visa categories like an education visa or consider a marriage visa if applicable. Additionally, seeking advice from an immigration agent can provide tailored solutions based on individual circumstances.
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Jan ***************
If you have money a agent will fix what you want .
J.d. *******
10 year Elete visa will buy you unbothered time..
David ********
No. The minimum age for a Thai retirement visa is 50.
เต๋อ *****
If you can retire that early, you can afford an elite visa.
Cesar *******
Get a DTV, it will get you 5 years closer to the 50s. 💪
Raquel ********
Congratulations on retiring at 42!
Paul *******
If you are married. A marriage visa
Linda **********
No
Greta *****
You can marry a Thai woman. She will help you 'retire' from all your assets very quickly!
Lee ********
@Greta ****
always a troll…
Andy ***********
why do these posts for advice always turn into opportunity to dismiss thai women … not nice
Lee ********
@Andy **********
trolls on facebook have no friends. Immediate ban if I was adminAndy ***********
@Greta ****
post is seeking visa options …. This response is not helpfulGreta *****
@Andy **********
Maybe because they have a 'reputation'?Peter ***********
@Greta ****
As opposed to western women? 😂😂😂😂Greta *****
@Peter ********
More likely it will happen with a Thai woman
Helen *******
@Peter ********
onzin ditPeter ***********
@Greta ****
Nope. You can pay off a Thai wife because they don't know what you have. A western woman will try to get everything.
Simon *********
It used to be possible to get a retirement visa, under 50, if on medical grounds, from outside Thailand, but it couldn't be extended, so not ideal... I did it once, then went for the Elite visa
Arnold **********
No
Roberto *********
DTV
Peter ***********
Get the DTV. Best visa ever
Bob **********
@Peter **********
for the time beingPeter ***********
@Bob *********
All visas are "for the time being"! Best to get a five year visa isn't it?Bob **********
@Peter **********
yes get it now
Art *******
BC Or AD?
Marianne ********
Get a DTV, and figure out the last 3 years when you get that far.
Robert ********
Education visa
Joshua **********
No
เดแคลน ***********
DTV for 5 years on soft power but you will still need to work something out for the last 3 years to get you to 50, you can get the platinum privilege (10 years 1.5m baht unless its changed) or LTR (however requirements are steep for the LTR)
Joe ******
20 year or 10 year Privilege Visa.
เดแคลน ***********
@Joe *****
Reserve Privilege (20 year) is invite only, maximum you can get without the invitation is 15 years.Joe ******
@เดแคลน **********
yes you need to be invited for 20 years, but why not get an invite 😊
John *********
Soft power dtv
Tony *********
No
Brandon ************
Requirement for all retirement visas is age 50.
The closest you'll get will be the LTR Wealthy Global Citizen Visa, or the Privilege (Elite) visa.
You could also get a DTV visa which is what most are doing nowadays.
The closest you'll get will be the LTR Wealthy Global Citizen Visa, or the Privilege (Elite) visa.
You could also get a DTV visa which is what most are doing nowadays.
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