Answereda year ago
Can I apply for a retirement visa if my Thai bank account is frozen due to opening it on a tourist visa?
If you had the required amount of baht in your Thai bank account but you opened it on a tourist visa, & your account has been frozen. Could you still apply for a retirement visa 🤔. The proof of funds will be there for immigration to see. TIA
Answer summary
The original question seeks advice on whether one can apply for a retirement visa in Thailand while holding a bank account that is frozen, despite having the required funds. Various comments highlight the importance of obtaining official letters from the bank to confirm account status and fund availability. Some users express skepticism regarding the issuance of such letters for frozen accounts, while others suggest that the retirement visa application could still be valid as long as the account meets the requirements of immigration.
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Dave *********
About a year to two years ago I had to go to Thai sim provider to show passport and varify myself because sim is linked to my Bangkok bank has they started closing down accounts then maybe people getting accounts frozen should check this fact out
Alan *****
OP@Dave ********
I have had my sim verified with my bank
Kay *****
Same case with my mom. We spoke with bank manager about our situation and the bank could provide the necessary statement for the extension if we got the Non O. But the account will be unfrozen only after the extension. 800k will be held for 4 months. Mom applied for Non O visa 90 days outside of thailand with bangkok bank 3 months statements from app. Better to check with your branch to be sure.
Cliff *********
55555555555 not likely!
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5 not likely!Steven *********
@Cliff ********
for all the *****
55 you put you have just answered wrong!! So you now look like a trolling titSteven *********
There's some right nonsense gets said in this group... some people with no idea jumping on with suggestions that are totally wrong.
Roberto *********
You'd have to ask your branch if they are prepared to give you the confirmation letter. Without that, immigration is not even interested
Trevor **********
I'm no expert but I think you'd have get a non 0 visa outside of Thailand before you can apply for an extension based on retirement. I'm happy to be corrected if I'm wrong. I think this would make life a whole lot easier to get your bank account unfrozen too.
Robert *****
Doubtful the bank would issue the proof letter on a frozen account...but if you unfroze it then it's probably ok cuz you satisfied the time and amount requirements.
Steven *********
@Robert ****
they can and they will assist with the letters he requires. . I know because I had to ask the same question in the branch.
Yo***
applying seems to be no problem for me. Because it is your money in your name account. You just can not use your money when frozen. But it is still your money. logically immigration has nothing to do with what bank does. Even, bangkok bank has new rules for retirees who have bank account there for the immigration. the deposited money in the account is to be frozen for 4 or 6 months and after that two or three months still frozen.. But still you can get bank letter and statement for your money there from the bank.
Greg ******
@Yo***
Have you seen anything in writing from the bank about this policy? My Google box is not showing anything from the bank, only secondary sources and posts from people with frozen funds.Alan *****
OP@Greg *****
no not until I get there. But I’m assuming it’s frozen I can still check my balance on the app. But that doesn’t mean it’s not frozen.Alan *****
OP@Marc *******
that’s what I thought
Marc ********
@Alan ****
That actually means it is not frozen.
Steve **********
I would guess only the branch can truthfully answer that.
When you prove your funds to immigration you have to get two letters from the branch stating your account is valid and the account balance/statement showing the last 3 months. So it’s on them if they will do that or not.
Also the updated bank book with a transaction either that day or within 24 hours depending on the office.
When you prove your funds to immigration you have to get two letters from the branch stating your account is valid and the account balance/statement showing the last 3 months. So it’s on them if they will do that or not.
Also the updated bank book with a transaction either that day or within 24 hours depending on the office.
Greg ***********
@Steve *********
showing the last TWO months is the requirement, not 3 monthsDavid *********
Wow 800k in bkk bank and frozen account that just beggers belief they actually can do that
Alan *****
OP@Roberto ********
my mate has a BKk account he has a retirement visa & he never used an agent & his got frozenRoberto *********
@Alan ****
You mean he told you he never used an agent! Look at the comments. People who use agents are very secretive, sensitive and bad-tempered about it!Alan *****
OP@Roberto ********
I know for a fact he never used an agentDavid *********
@Roberto ********
maybe they don't want to share with knob breath twatsRoberto *********
@David ********
If the account was opened suspiciously the bank has every right to freeze it.David *********
@Roberto ********
say what mine was opened 13 years ago legit everything updated sim card registered my name 13 years still got frozenRoberto *********
@Steven ********
Not stupid. Trying to ascertain why certain people have their accounts frozen. Sounds like you also use an agent to pay bribes on your behalf. Good luck with that one!David *********
@Roberto ********
why the fck would I tell you shite nosy cnt
Jon *****
@Roberto ********
There's your answer 😂Steven *********
@Roberto ********
why all the stupid personal questions??!Roberto *********
@David ********
What about to cover the 800k?David *********
@Roberto ********
no not to open bank accountRoberto *********
@David ********
And you never ever used an agent?Alan *****
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Walter *************
@Alan ****
im in the same boat also open an account on a tourist visa legit.I can withdraw money but struggle to deposit money from overseas.
David ********
@Alan ****
I no longer have same sim either.im back next month.Alan *****
OP@David *******
I was putting money in when the rates were ok. But I’ve stopped until I know what’s going onDavid ********
@Walter ************
i got account on tourist visa with address supplied by agency.im in uk moving to isaan when house would.Been putting money in but cannot withdraw.no word from bankAlan *****
OP@Walter ************
that doesn’t sound like your account has been frozenActivity
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