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What visa options are available for someone under 50 with cognitive impairment in Thailand?
Elite VisaPrivilege VisaDependent VisaMedical Treatment VisaNon-Immigrant O VisaTourist VisaDTV VisaVisa options for expatsCognitive impairment and visa
Feb 12, 2026
3 months ago
Victoria *****
ORIGINAL POSTERHello, is there a Visa for someone who is under 50 not a digital nomad (no online presence)has cognitive impairment cannot complete courses for ED visa?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around the visa options available in Thailand for individuals under 50, particularly someone with cognitive impairments. Commenters suggest the Elite Visa or Privilege Visa as suitable options, which can provide long-term residency without the complexities of other visa types like ED (Education) visa. They mentioned that for a dependent with disabilities, a medical report confirming dependency is often required. Other suggestions included the DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) for medical treatment if applicable, and the multiple entry Tourist Visa as a potential temporary solution. Overall, the conversation highlights various pathways for individuals facing challenges in meeting visa requirements.
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Gary ***********
You can probably sort some sort of DTV many get it on some sort of BS pretence
Rudy ********
Tourist Visa ;-)
Karen *******************
Why would 5 people laugh at this?? Why are people so Cruel?? How about try some Kindness and Respect ❤️ Much luck to you are your family!!
Robert *********
Do a multiple entry tourist visa .
Holiday elsewhere 3 months a year
Holiday elsewhere 3 months a year
Phillip ******
Yes its called a tourist visa.....and for someone that claims no online presence you have a extensive FB page.
Flash *****************
Phillip Dick read the post. She's talking about her daughter.
Phillip ******
Flash Nick Jindavick the OP did not say anything about it being for her daughter, it was only later in the comments.
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Bazaar******
You may qualify for a DTV Destination Thailand Visa based on medical grounds if you are receiving regular medical treatment or consultation in Thailand..
The DTV Visa does allow application for medical treatments..
The DTV Visa does allow application for medical treatments..
Charmae *******
No unless you get the costly elite visa
David ********
Elite Visa
Tony **************
It's called a Tourist Visa.
Victoria *****
ORIGINAL POSTERTony Nunyabizness currently on Tourist Visa looking to stay beyond 90 days more like 5 years
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Lisa ******
Are you working remotely? Perhaps a dtv visa?
Guy ********
Can you boil an egg ?
Bob ******
Guy Morgan No but she can lightly toast white bread.
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Night *******
Yes, it's called an elite visa.
Justin *****
Elite visa. My wife and I have them. Super easy
Carolyne **********
Hi, I have a daughter who has dependent visa and each year I just need to get a letter from a doctor that states she is dependent on me and a description of her disability.
Victoria *****
ORIGINAL POSTERCarolyne Thornton which visa do you have and how old is your daughter?
Carolyne **********
Victoria Lee I think it's non immigrant O
Carolyne **********
Victoria Lee I have a work visa, she's 21
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Carsten **********
Spouse (depandant) visa
Alain ***************
I am under 50 with disability pension on DTV. I guess ED is not for me as i got kicked out of private Language classrs because the teacher didn’t believe my story about the stroke. With all the paperwork from the Thai Hospital and bank balance, it was a smooth process
Chris ******
tourist visa
Chris ******
elite visa
Victoria *****
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you all for your comments. I was asking for my developmentally delayed 39 year old daughter. We are going to go with the Privilege Visa for 5 years. Since I will be on the retirement Visa the Bronze membership makes the most sense.
Wannikea *********
Victoria Lee You might consider a DTV going the medical route if your daughter can get diagnosed here and a regular treatment plan lasting at least 6 months. And save you hundreds of thousands for the same 5 years.
YellowCate***********
Wannikea Wanblee have to do a border run every 6 months on DTV though so I’m sure they want to avoid that
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James *********
A DTV used to be granted due to having just one medical appointment. . . Just saying.
Jody *******
Yes, it's called 'marriage visa'... 😆
Christer *****
Treatment for things like ADHD, ADD etc. are probably not frequent enough for medical treatment visa.
Gregory ********
Marriage
Bob ******
@Gregory *******
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Kareem ********************************
Self defense
Simon *********
You used to be able to get a 1yr retirement visa under 50, for disability, only from outide Thailand, if you had a pension, but it wasn't extendable. Dont think you can now tho...
I did 5 year Thailand Elite visa, now known as Privilege Visa. The least stressful visa available, but costs more now
I did 5 year Thailand Elite visa, now known as Privilege Visa. The least stressful visa available, but costs more now
Greg ***********
Simon Roberts I remember these days, too. I met a 47-year Swiss guy in Cha Am on a disability pension, and both embassy and Immigration allowed him to live on the "1-year retirement extension". This was in 2006. I cannot recall having read any more report
Simon *********
Greg Alexander 2017, I had retirement visa, at 46, but couldn't extend, so went for elite
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Greg ********
6 month multiple entry tourist visa
Simon *******
Greg Folden You can only stop for a maximum of 60 days ,then you have to leave Thailand to get another 60 on your return to Thailand. Not the best option but it can work.
Greg ********
Simon Adams you can extend for another 30. Are you visiting or planning on long time
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John **********
The Thai Privilege visa will work, can be purchased for 5, 10 or 15 years
Phimnaphang ****************
Yes ELITE VISA 😀
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