General (Covid unrelated) question: If one wishes to apply for his first and initial "retirement" visa (non-o/non-oa) with a Thai embassy abroad and is required to demonstrate compliance with relevant financial requirements, would he need to show that he has sufficient funds (Thai Baht) in a "Thai bank account" or could it also be an equivalent amount foreign currency in an account with a bank which is located outside Thailand?
TLDR : Answer Summary
When applying for a retirement visa (NON-O or NON-OA) at a Thai embassy, it is possible to use a bank account in any currency, including foreign currency held in a bank account outside of Thailand, to meet financial requirements. However, there have been recent complications and delays due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, impacting the availability of certain visa types.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.