Unanswered2 months ago

Can I apply for a retirement visa in Thailand with only 5 weeks of bank deposit for my type O visa?

Thai visa retirement visa NON-O visa bank requirements immigration rules financial proof for visas

Steve ******

asked Sep 2, 2026

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I have type O visa want retirement visa money in bank has only been in 5 weeks can I still get visa

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The user is asking whether they can obtain a retirement visa despite having only deposited the required funds in a bank account for 5 weeks under a type O visa. The conversation includes various comments discussing entry requirements, the history of staying in Thailand, and financial proof needed for visas. Some comments address experiences with insufficient funds and suggest alternatives for demonstrating financial capability.

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Graeme ********

Next time bring 20kBaht and a book a flight out.

2 months ago

CreativeL**********

Why do people always mention return flight.. its not required

2 months ago

David *****

Didn’t have the 20k baht. Enough said.

2 months ago

Tom ****************

I don't understand after denied entrance, why do people concern about coming back to Thailand, is it really that kind of magnet

2 months ago

Kirsten *********

My goodness I've gone 1 - 2 times a year on visa free and never been asked for anything other than where I am living. Last time they asked me how long I was staying and if I had a ticket and I showed them a picture of a friend's boat and told them I was sailing out to Langkawi. No problem.

2 months ago

Nongnuch ********

count your stays during the previous 12 months. If the total stay exceeds 157 days within a 12-month period, you will be denied entry on any touristic visa or visa exempt

2 months ago

Mark *************

I always wondered whether that requirement meant the amount had to be carried in cash, or would a wallet full of credit cards have any effect on the matter. Just asking, as many folks are heavily dependent on their credit cards for travel. :-)

2 months ago

Brook ********

You didn’t have $610?

2 months ago

Prawin **********

Try other airport - phuket krabi

2 months ago

Rock ***

Visted twice, no overstays

2 months ago

Ryan *********

You can enter but there will be a lot of questioning this time

2 months ago

John **********

That stamp just means you were denied entry for having insufficient funds. All of your previous history is available to the immigration officer when you are standing in front of him. Insufficient funds is often used as an excuse for the denial of entry rather than it being the real reason though so the question really is what is your history of visiting and spending time inside Thailand over the past 12 to 18 months?

2 months ago