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Can I apply for a Non-O visa in the UK without having 800,000 baht in the bank?
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Oct 20, 2025
6 months ago
Gary ********
ORIGINAL POSTERIs it possible to get a non O issued in the Uk without having the 800000baht in the bank yet ? Thanks
TLDR : 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.
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Mark ****************
Is it not 500,000 baht ?????
Anna *********
@Mark ***************
that’s DTV not all visasMark ****************
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Gary **********
Yes a statement from your UK bank is good.you only need the 800,000k baht in a Thai bank in your name only when your applying for the yearly extension
Anna *********
If you mean you don’t have the funds in any bank the answer is no
If you have the equivalent in a uk bank yes
If you have funds in Thai bank yes
If you have the equivalent in a uk bank yes
If you have funds in Thai bank yes
Tony *********
There are agents who can help you without questions from immigration or to show them bank money
Roberto *********
@Tony ********
Agents in the UK? Really?Tony *********
@Roberto ********
no, BKKRoberto *********
@Tony ********
Did you read the original post?Tony *********
@Roberto ********
don't you like to get this visa in thai ?do.you want it only in uk?Roberto *********
@Tony ********
It's not my post. I'd never use an agent. Always try to keep legalTony *********
@Roberto ********
to use an agent isn't illegal,just easier and fasterPete *******
@Tony ********
to use an agent to front the financials to obtain a visa is committing Immigration fraud. You leave yourself open to arrest, deportation and blacklisting.Roberto *********
@Tony ********
It's illegal to pay bribes to government officialsRoberto *********
@Tony ********
Nope. How do you think people get away without putting 800k in the bank? I think you don't understand! 😂😂😂😂Tony *********
Tony *********
@Roberto ********
stay there until you find 800k.....other people like me live well in ThailandReply to
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Will ************
Yes your latest balance on your UK current account statement must be no less than £18k
Stuart *********
Applying for a Non O overseas you can have banked money in any bank account.
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