I am coming from the US to Thailand and will get the senior retirement visa. Which is for one year I understand. Can I come and go and do a little traveling in the area out of the country within that one year visa. Or do I have to remain in Thailand the entire time?

I want to stay next winter about 5 months in Thailand. Whats the best way?

Entry by TDAC for 2months + 1months Visa extension + Visa Run + again 2 months stay or Application for Visa O-A ?

I arrived at BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport for the first time on December 10, 2025, via DTV. I didn't have a return ticket. The stamp said until June 7, 2026.

Zero questions.

Is it true people with valid 5 year DTV Visa are being denied entry into Thailand or even just given 60 days only instead of 6 months?

If you enter on a Non O visa single entry, can you leave Thailand while you are waiting to process the 12 month extension for retirement?

Can anyone help me understand the part circled in red? I arrived on a visa free entry 60 days and then got my 30 day extension. Do I need to go get a re entry permit to leave and come back

Hi everyone,

I applied for the DTV yesterday under the soft power clause. LA embassy. I was very meticulous about my application, thanks to all the hints and tips in the group. But today I got an email request for further documents and everything they’re requesting are things I already submitted - visa photo, financial statement, and proof of location. I’m so confused. I can resubmit them again, of course. But is this normal?

Expect to arrive in Thailand Nov 9th. Since November 18 of 2024 I visited Thailand twice and stayed a total of 174 days. Will there be a problem entering?

I entered Thailand last week, got the usual 60 day stamp. I stayed 3 days and then flew to Vietnam for 10 days. After this, I will be returning to Thailand for the rest of the holiday for approximately 2 weeks before flying home.

My question is, do I need to do another TDAC on arrival back to Thailand?

DTV Visa for Retired Canadian – Is It Really Possible?

I’m a Canadian retiree (from Québec) and I’m currently looking into the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).

Some agencies told me it is *very easy* for a retiree like me to obtain this visa, but others say it’s *not possible* since the DTV is not meant for retirees. I would really appreciate hearing from people with first-hand experience.

* My profile: fully retired, no financial issues (very high investment income and bank assets, more than enough to qualify for any financial requirement).

* My goal: to stay in Thailand for several months every year without the hassle of making large deposits in a Thai bank like the O-A/O-X retirement visas require.

Here are my main questions:

1. Is the DTV visa truly possible for a retiree (50+, Canadian passport)?

2. Can I apply directly through the embassy/consulate myself, or do I absolutely need to go through an agency?

3. If you recommend using an agency, which reliable one would you suggest?

4. If I can apply on my own, what documents do I need to prepare (income proof, bank statements, insurance, proof of “activity” for DTV, etc.)?

5. Has anyone here already obtained a DTV as a retiree and could share their real experience?

Thank you very much for your advice! 🙏

— Gilles (Montréal / Québec, Canada)