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Can a foreign bank account be used to demonstrate financial requirements for a Thai retirement visa application?

Micha *********
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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?
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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.
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This question assumes everything will return to normal after COVID-19. *AS OF RIGHT NOW*, retired people are not allowed in Thailand, AND Non-OA visas are NOT being sold.

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Jean-Louis *********
Jean-Louis *********
It seems that, for the time being, embassies don’t deliver OA visas any more ?
Benjamin ******
Benjamin ******
OA visas are no longer being issued, because retired people are not allowed entry to Thailand.
Robert *******
Robert *******
For visa application at a Thai Consulate you can use any bank account and currency
Micha *********
Micha *********
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