Is it possible to get a non O issued in the Uk without having the 800000baht in the bank yet ? Thanks
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It is indeed possible to apply for a Non-O visa from the UK without having 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account. Applicants must meet either a financial requirement of having 800,000 THB in a UK bank account or demonstrate a monthly income of at least 65,000 THB (£1,500). When applying, the funds do not need to have been maintained in the account for a specific period; however, showing proof is essential. Once the visa is issued, the 90-day entry clock starts upon arrival in Thailand.
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If I go down the 800,000 in the bank route , do I just need to show the proof of that money actually in my UK bank account at that moment? ie it doesn’t need to have been sat there for a number of months previously?
I understand the two month rule when it is in a Thai bank account, but I just mean the initial application for the non O here in the UK
"I just mean the initial application for the non O here in the UK" , , is that you can upload account statements which prove that you have a minimum of like 22,000 GBP (an equivalent of 800,000 THB by current exchange rate) sitting in your UK bank account on the day you apply for the E-visa
when you apply for the Non-O Retirement Visa in the UK, you EITHER need the equivalent of 800,000 THB in your UK bank account, OR show proof of a monthly income of a minimum of the equivalent of 65,000 THB using original documents. . . . . . . . .however for the application to the 1-year Extension of the Stay Permit based on Retirement, your need 800,000 Thai Baht in a Thai bank account in your sole name since 2 months on the day of application, because you cannot use your income proof on the Thai Immigration (your embassy doesn't issue certified income affidavits)
the 90-days Non-Imm-O retirement visa is valid for use for a single entry within three months counted from the date of issue. This will be noted on the .pdf visa document under "visa must be used by" and the date
when entering Thailand on a Non-Imm-O Retirement visa, you will get stamped in for a 90-days stay permit. The visa itself will become void and invalid for further use. You should immediately get a Thai bank account opened and transfer the required 800,000+ THB. You can then apply for a 1-year Extension of the Stay Permit based on being over50/retired on Immigration as soon as your minimum of 800,000 THB have been sitting in your Thai bank account for 2 months - and you bring to Immigration the "bank letter of guarantee" which certifies this on the day you apply
, correct. You have 90 days to enter Thailand (visa validity) to get a 90-day entry stamp, that 90 days starts on the day you arrive as day one.
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Jan ******************
To qualify for a Non-O visa based on retirement through the Thai Embassy in London, you must be over 50 years of age and have either a lump sum of £ 18,000 OR a monthly income of £ 1500.
If you don’t receive a monthly bank statement, you’ll probably just need to request one from your bank. If you’re applying based on income, you can include three months of payments from your pension provider or your last three payslips.
the exchange rate of today doesn't match these numbers, so I would only touch it with a pair of golden tweezers. He can however do the math himself on how many GBP will equal the minimum of 800,000 THb in today's exchange rate
I note that the current equivalent values now stand at £1,483 for the monthly income requirement and £18,250 for the lump sum. Nevertheless, the official requirements published on the embassy’s website appear to remain conveniently unchanged.
these numbers on the website should include the word "equivalent"
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Graham ******
Yes, eVisa with your home bank account with the equivalent balance of 800k or 65k monthly income before you travel
Rob *******
Look at the 3 month one
Peter **********
Yes
Ellie *******
If you mean that without having deposit in your Thai bank accout, yes, you can get a single entry Non-O visa for retirement purpose from Royal Thai Embassy, London with deposit in a bank account in another country.
But if you mean in ANY bank, no you cannot unless you can provide financial evidence showing monthly income of no less than 65,000 THB (£1,500).
Please check the requirements for Non-O retirement from RTE London here.
. . . . ."But if you mean in ANY bank, no you cannot unless you can provide financial evidence showing monthly income of no less than 65,000 THB (£1,500)." . . . . . . . . I hate to call a group moderator wrong. He can use funds of an equivalent of 800,000 THB in GBP in his UK bank account, OR original UK income statements for the application to the visa itself, through the online E-Visa application processed by the London Thai embassy. In Thailand, However he cannot use income statements anymore as a proof of finances. On Immigration in Thailand, he will need a minimum of 800,000 THB in his Thai bank account to fulfill the requirements for a 1-year Extension of the Stay Permit