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What is the application process and requirements for the DTV visa for medical reasons in Thailand for retirees?

Feb 25, 2025
7 days ago
Karsten ********
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Hi, so I will go for soft power Medical in Vientiane. What's you expirence with application and receiving the visa? I am retired live from my funds so no monthly income. Is that a problem but have a big amount in the thai bank account? My current visa finish at 25th March, when should I apply?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice for applying for a DTV visa for medical reasons while being retired and having no monthly income, but with a substantial amount in a Thai bank account. Many responses suggest the user can apply now since their current visa is an extension. There are discussions regarding the necessity of having 500,000 Baht in a Thai bank account and the challenges of obtaining a bank account without a long-term visa. Users are advised to research previous posts for more detailed experiences.
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Henrik *****
There is no need of the 500.000 Baht is in a Thai bank, and on DTV it is next to impossibel to get a Thai bankaccount.

To get a Thai bankaccount, you need to be on a real longterm visa.

But scroll through the group, and read all the other posts about that.
Karsten ********
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@Henrik ****
I have 3 thai bank account
Ray *****
If your current visa is an extension of stay you can apply now
James ********
James ********
James ********
James ********
James ********
James ********
Here's some...
James ********
Use the search πŸ” tool top of the forum page...

ENTER... DTV MEDICAL

CLICK...on it and all posts about getting the DTV visa for Medical reasons will Pop Up to read.
James ********
Hmmmmm... Medical reason for the DTV visa??? Ongoing medical care for your eyes... from recent eye surgery.
James ********
Karsten ********
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@James *******
I have a retina detachment, I have another surgery in 2 - 3 month, then they start the other eye after for cateract.
James ********
@Karsten *******
get it carefully documented and I believe that you will get the DTV Visa for medical care.
Karsten ********
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@James *******
yes I ask my doctor to file a resume.