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What visa options are available in Thailand for someone under retirement age with US government income and a full-time job?
Visa OptionsThailand VisaDTV VisaLTR Work From Thailand Professional VisaWorkation VisaExpat Life in ThailandImmigrationRemote Work Visa
Apr 30, 2026
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Cody ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERI probably already know the answer but Im going to ask anyways. Im nowhere near retirement age but have reoccurring income from the US government and a full time job. Are there any visa options aside from a short term tourist visa without moving 500k baht to a bank account for the DTV?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation discusses visa options in Thailand for individuals who are not yet retirement age but have recurring income from the US and are considering living or working remotely in Thailand. The primary recommendation is the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV), specifically highlighting that even though it requires having 500,000 baht in a bank account, it can be held outside of Thailand. Other alternatives mentioned include the LTR Work From Thailand Professional visa and a 3-entry tourist visa that could provide a longer stay with extensions. There are also mentions of banking challenges and differing interpretations of DTV as a tourist visa.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Kristian ***********
Dtv is best option.
Jonathan **********
Yes, a simple 3 entry 90 day tourist visa can secure you 180 days with extensions.
Rok ********
No need to transfer 500,000 baht onto a Thai bank account - equivalent amount held for certain period in the local bank account is fine.
Brad *******
Try Cambodia. It's a lot more welcoming.
Daniel *******
@Brad ******
Not recently.Brad *******
Daniel Reyes the visa situation is very simple and almost no requirements
Lynnette *******
@Brad ******
pointless if you want to live in Thailand. And you're on a Thai page. . 🤔Brad *******
Lynnette Munoz yeah the point is to look elsewhere
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WhitePho********
Privilege visa - about $35,000 for ten years.
Petr *********************
WhitePhoenix5046 scam
WhitePho********
Petr S. Van Valkenburg you’re so dumb, hardly. DTV had to leave Thailand every 180 days - I haven’t left for 3 years. There are also plenty of perks. Only a scam if you’re broke and can’t afford it 🥳🤡 DTV can’t even open a bank account. Retirement visa can’t work remotely. Dtv has to keep all documents and programs up to date, show 500k baht possibly on any entry and be scrutinized. My visa is as hassle free as it gets. 🤷♂️
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John **********
Assuming you would be working your full time job remotely there are only 2 visa options that allow you to legally do so. The DTV based on Workation and the LTR Work From Thailand Professional visa. There is no need to put money in a Thai bank for the DTV visa, in fact you won't be able to open a Thai bank account, but you do need the 500k baht (or equivalent) in a bank account somewhere
Dave *******
@John *********
Can you clarify around opening a bank account with DTV ? My understanding is a number of banks won’t open as DTV is considered a tourist visaJohn **********
@Dave ******
DTV is indeed a tourist visa and you can no longer open a bank account on tourist visaWhitePho********
Dave Allen none of them will, completely stopped last year when they started freezing accounts
Cody ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERWhitePhoenix5046 I should've clarified. It's my USA Bank account
John **********
@Cody **********
it doesn't matter where your bank account is it must have the required funds in it. Applying in the US you need $17k USD for exampleDave *******
Cody Bojorquiz okay , thanks
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Ant ***********
If you are under 50
Only the DTV if eligible
Only the DTV if eligible
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