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What are the steps to obtain a DTV visa from the USA for a retired expat in Thailand?

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Feb 19, 2025

3 days ago

Arendarski *******

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I need an advice on how to obtain DTV visa from USA.  I'm retired,  70 yo with money in Bangkok Bank.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user seeks advice on obtaining a DTV visa from the USA, mentioning they are a 70-year-old retiree with funds in a Bangkok Bank. Comments provide varying opinions on visa options, suggesting that a retirement visa (Non-O) might be a more reliable choice compared to the DTV, which may face future scrutiny and complications due to reported fraud. Additionally, several comments discuss experiences and recommendations for navigating the application process.

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James *********

Make an appointment at Bumrungrad for a physical, or any other consult - buy a ticket and send in your E-application to the Los Angeles Thai Embassy. You should have a DTV within two weeks. Ask me how I know.

2 days ago

Harry *******

Don’t do DTV. It has too many downsides.

2 days ago

Ted *******

Why not DTV? Looks to me better the O if qualified

2 days ago

Alain ***************

Pre existing medical conditions were helpful for getting proof of long term medical treatment. I went this route. Don’t want to sound rude, maybe you have a valid reason to see a doctor, too. I’m in my 40s, usually it’s not the age to have chronic illnesses. I went with Bumrungrad hospital and see a nephrologist every 3 months which they wrote on a letter the embassy in bern accepted

2 days ago

Henrik *****

Read the visa section of the website of the Thai Embassy in U.S.

2 days ago

Ian *******

Why don't you just go to an expert on immigration, there's loads on Google

2 days ago

Steve *******

@Ian ******

why are you in this group, you dingus?

2 days ago

Ian *******

@Steve ******

2 days ago

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Ian *******

Dave ********

I got a DTV via my Company in HK which was very straightforward… my wife got hers via the medical treatment route- ie A schedule of Dental work- all we provided was an assessment by the dentist on what work she needed .. she has completed most of the work and has a 5 year visa .. she got the Visa before doing any of the work

3 days ago

Aslam ******

@Dave *******

dentist treatment will take 5 years

2 days ago

Dave ********

@Aslam *****

4 months but she got the Visa …

2 days ago

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Dave ********

Andrew ********

Look at retirement visa

3 days ago

John **********

You would be better getting the non-o visa

3 days ago

Makro *****

If you often come and go like me, DTV is better choice. Retirement visa every year have to renew!

3 days ago

Darren *********

Go to the website and apply. It isn’t hard. Do you have specific questions or have you not even looked into it and just want someone to do it for you?

Why DTV and not a retirement visa?

3 days ago

Jeremy *****

I'd get the retirement visa period

I have DTV for now but I see it becoming an issue with the gov soon do to rampant fraud wich you can even see on here daily woch is definitely going to cause a crackdown and rule changes in the future 🤦‍♂️

You're already a step ahead with a thai bank account as well!

3 days ago

Graham *******

how much money? Personally, I think the DTV is on the rocks!

3 days ago

Pyae *********

I think If u already have a bkk bank acc. U should apply retirement visa is more relaible to u

3 days ago

Dennis *********

@Pyae ********

I agree. Plus don’t have to leave on visa run

2 days ago

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