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What visa options are available for a 40-year-old Norwegian man with a monthly income of 102,000 baht looking to move to Thailand?

Visa Options Thailand Immigration Digital Nomad Visa Elite Visa DTV Visa Retirement Visa LTR Visa Expat Life in Thailand

Oct 13, 2025

2 days ago

Arve *******

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Hi, I’m a 40 year old man from Norway. And want to move to Thailand. I have a income of c.a 102000 baht monthly. Before taxes. I’m retired/disabled. What are my chances for getting a visa. And what kind? Do I just go to immigration?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A 40-year-old Norwegian man seeking to move to Thailand with a monthly income of 102,000 baht faces limitations in visa options due to age restrictions. The conventional retirement visa is only available to those over 50. However, options include the Elite Visa, known for its high cost but offers a longer-term stay, or the Digital Thailand Visa (DTV) which can be pursued for those wishing to engage in activities for at least 6 months. Other potential options mentioned include the LTR visa for wealthy global citizens or digital nomad visas, which can be found through online applications.

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Don **********

There’s a Visa popular for digital nomads that might work well for you. You can apply for your visa on line and have it approved before you get to Thailand. Google it. You should find all the details there.

a day ago

Brandon ************

See if you qualify for the LTR visa based on "Wealthy Global Citizen"

Or get a DTV to bridge the gap until you reach 50.

2 days ago

Kurt *************

Above 50 retirement, under 50 elite visa. You can also do dtv but that require abit more, but doable for sure. Hilsen nordmann 😉

2 days ago

Greg ***********

unfortunately being early retired does not qualify you for the "retirement visa" and the subsequent 1-year Extension of the Stay Permit based on Retirement. This visa can only get applied for if you are already 50 years old. . . . .you are 40 years old, this leaves the DTV (Digital Thailand Visa) as a 5-year visa option, or a costly (needs to be bought) ELITE Privilege Visa

2 days ago

Marianne ********

Hello, fellow Norwegian.

There's no retirement-type visa you really qualify for, but maybe look into the DTV VIsa if you find a activity you would like to do for at least 6 months?

Or even the ED visa and make an effort learning the language. Only applicable if your disability allows you this much acitivity, of course.

Elite is a option, but it is stupidly expensive.

2 days ago

Robbie *******

@Marianne *******

, what you refer to as the Elite visa , is that the LTR ?

2 days ago

Marianne ********

@Robbie ******

No. It's now named the Privilege Visa. The old name was Elite. :)

2 days ago

Robbie *******

@Marianne *******

, ok thanks .