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Can I apply for a Non-O visa in the UK without having 800,000 baht in the bank?
Oct 20, 2025
a month ago
Gary ********
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
It is possible to apply for a Non-O visa in the UK without having 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account. Instead, applicants can use funds available in a UK bank account, provided the latest balance is equivalent to approximately £18,000. This amount must be documented through bank statements, and while the full amount needs to be present in a Thai bank account when applying for the yearly extension, it is not required at the initial application stage.
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.
