Can I bring in cash and declare it for the 800k requirement when applying for a retirement Non-O visa in Thailand?

Non-O Visa Retirement Visa Visa Requirements Thai Immigration Proof of Funds Bank Transfer Currency Declaration

Mar 1, 2022

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Quick question regarding the 800k when applying for in-country non-o visa (retirement).

I understand that the 800k need to come from overseas. Instead of using bank transafer due to much lower rates, could I bring in cash in my home currency, declare them at the customs and use the declaration paper as proof? TIA

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post inquires whether it's possible to bring cash for the 800,000 baht requirement for an in-country Non-O visa (retirement) and use a customs declaration as proof of funds. The discussion reveals that a bank statement is necessary to show that the funds were transferred from overseas and suggests that using cash may not fulfill the visa requirements effectively.

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Robert *******

Thanks for the extra commercial for transfer wise.

Please note that it has nothing to do with Thai visa Advice, I will just remove next time.

As the OP knows that he need a bank statement, I close the comments to prevent more discusion on how to use a bank.

3 years ago

Lyndon ************

I did my transfer using Wise. You need to select the reason for transfer, 'funds for long term stay Thailand'. Bangkok Bank were happy to give me the letter confirming the funds and origin outside Thailand.

3 years ago

Peter ********

@Lyndon ***********

Don’t you get this showing up as an International Transfer in your bank book?

Why do you need a letter?

3 years ago

Lyndon ************

@Peter *******

you need a letter because that's what they ask for

3 years ago

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Lyndon ************

John **********

@Lloyd *******

no need for the 2 months seasoning period if it's for the initial 90 day Non-O. But I agree it's not going to work as it won't show up in your bank book as being from overseas.

3 years ago

Steven ****

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@John *********

Thanks

3 years ago

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Steven ****

Lloyd ********

so i would say your idea will not work

3 years ago

Steven ****

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@Lloyd *******

Thanks

3 years ago

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Steven ****

Lloyd ********

" A letter from the bank clearly stating that at least 800,000 baht was deposited in your account from an overseas source, and has been cleared at least 2 months prior to the date of your retirement visa application."

3 years ago

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Lloyd ********

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