I am looking to apply for the DTV Visa. However I have no interest in Muay Thai, on a number of levels. Instead, I'm seeking to apply on the basis of gym membership. I am in my 60s. I am good at gym and can run 10km or walk 30km. I want my application to be completely genuine. From the research that I have done, I would need:

● acceptance letter from gym and trainer

● six months (preferably a year) course

● 500k THB

● gym certification/ business license

● proof of payment

● current proof of location outside Thailand

● training schedule

Please don't suggest Thai cooking as I don't wish to tarnish the good reputation of Thai cooking. Nor do I really want to do a retirement visa at this stage. I won't do anything that is contrived or nor genuine as this isn't who I am.

More specifically, has anyone else applied for a DTV for "sports training". Sports training is listed as a seperate category from Muay Thai. Thank you in advance for any positive and constructive advice. 🙏

Hey guys

What did you put in for the 5 years plan ? Not sure what to explain. Was thinking of saying staying for 1,5 years travel outside of Thailand and then coming back but how does that work with leaving after 6 months for visa run ? Do you have to explain the visa run as well ?

Cheers for any advice 🙏

FYI—

As there was an update to the Thai eVisa Website yesterday on 27 December 2025, the Category Selection for a Non–O E–Visa for those aged over 50 years old has changed to:

" Those who wish to stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 days (single entry) "

Hi , has anybody applied and been successful for applying for the DTV visa from the Thai embassy in Tokyo ? Tia

has anyone been able to obtain a retirement visa using 400,000 baht saving and an annual income of 650,000? my embassy will not confirm my income, my bank account will prove i have had the income for several years

i don't have another 400,00 to achieve the magical 800,000

thanks i advance for serious replies, nothing nice to say don't bother. i want to do it legally

Edited: Ho Chi Minh City

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