Why are people applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

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Jul 21, 2024

4 months ago

Tommy ********

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Hey everyone, looking for one more DTV “hopeful” to tell me why they are applying and what appeals to living in Thailand. 

Please comment and we can chat

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The conversation revolves around individuals expressing their motivations for applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand. One commenter seeks clarification on the timing and extension rules of the visa. Another shares personal reasons, including the cost of living and lifestyle changes after raising a family in Australia. A third participant discusses their long-standing connection to Thailand through charity work and a desire for stability. Finally, someone nearing retirement considers the flexibility of the DTV compared to traditional retirement visas, highlighting their interest in maintaining the ability to work while living abroad.

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Jeff ********

I'll be 50 in September. I have a pension from the U.S. military. However, I still dabble online and do webdev stuff and what not. I'm also considering taking Thai language classes. I could apply for the retirement "O" visa, but I don't want to be limited to not being able to work. Plus the 5 year length of visa is appealing. I have no problems leaving and coming back every 6 months. Hence why the DTV is appealing to me.

4 months ago

Ron ********

I'm under 50 still got 10 years to go. Unmarried and I'm not in any hurry. I do a lot of charity work mostly behind the scenes. It allow me to continue to do what I do and also live in a place that I've called home for nearly two decades. Still kind of waiting to see what's what.

4 months ago

Shar *******

I’m Thai born and my hubby is Australian. I’m applying for the DTV for him as even though we’ve been married over 30 years applying for a visa for him as my husband is so hard! We raised our family in Australia and now that we are empty nesters we will base ourselves here. Cost of living, accommodation, weather, social life and lifestyle are all why we are back here. Happy to chat further

4 months ago

Tommy ********

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@Shar ******

sent

4 months ago

Tommy ********

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@Shar ******

sounds good let me send you a message

4 months ago

Shar *******

@Mark ************************

haven’t done so yet but reading others comments we may do it in Hong Kong

4 months ago

Mark *************************

@Shar ******

may I ask, what difficulties did you encounter when applying for a visa?

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Eric *******

I need to know how the timing of it and extension works. if its 180 days per year or visa with one 180 extension then can I fly out on sept 1st, stay 180 days and extend 180days and when that extension runs out how long do I have to wait to come back if I time it so its another new year?

4 months ago

Graham ******

@Eric ******

DTV extension or border bounce

4 months ago

Eric *******

@Graham *****

what’s this mean? Seems like only do 60 days at a time with 2x border crossings per yr? (USA citizen)

4 months ago

Graham ******

@Eric ******

You wouldn't pay for 10k for an extension when you can border bounce and get a new 6 month entry stamp would you?

Edit - I've now seen the MFA video and can correct this as he confirmed the one time 180 day extension per entry will be 1900B just like other extensions

4 months ago

Tommy ********

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@Eric ******

this is for a news report I’m more looking for why you want to move to Thailand on this visa. What are the benefits?

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Tommy ********

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