Can I deposit my retirement funds for a Non-Imm O visa extension in Thailand without requiring international transfer?

Non-Imm O Visa Retirement Visa Thai Bank Requirement Visa Extension Process International Transfer Regulations

Jan 3, 2024

10 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

i am in USA, plan to apply non-imm O retirement over 50 though embassy washington DC.  if when i come to Thailand and complete the 800,000 bank account before applying for extension,  can i bring that money to deposit or does it need to show international transfer?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The conversation discusses applying for a Non-Imm O retirement visa in Thailand and clarifies that there is no requirement for funds to show an international transfer when depositing for the extension. It is noted that funds must be held in a Thai bank account for at least two months before applying for a one-year extension. Additionally, participants mention regulations regarding the declaration of large amounts of cash when entering Thailand.

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John **********

Just a quick point, if you enter Thailand with more than $20k USD you need to declare it. I believe you also need to report anything over $10k USD leaving the states

10 months ago

John **********

@Bob *********

that's only for the initial 90 day Non-O if you apply inside Thailand which he is not doing

10 months ago

Merlyn ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@John *********

will transfer to wife's thai account 1st, then move to my account when i arrive

10 months ago

Doug ******

@Merlyn *****

Check the requirements at the office where you will apply for the extension. I’ve read that some require the funds to be transferred from abroad vice within Thailand.

10 months ago

James ********

@Merlyn *****

You replied to

@John *********

"John Stanners will transfer to wife's thai account 1st, then move to my account when i arrive"

Are you married to Thai?

If so... only 400,000 Thai baht is required to be deposited in a Thai bank account in your name only.

10 months ago

Wayne ********

@James *******

only if planning a marriage extension. More difficult than retirement. Lots more paperwork.

10 months ago

James ********

@Wayne *******

marriage extensions do require MORE documents due to the fraud involved in the marriage option.

10 months ago

Wayne ********

@James *******

fraud? I could do marriage easy, but retirement far easier for immigration. Local vs regional and previous BKK only.

James ********

it is your choice.

Brandon ************

sounds like he's planning on doing retirement regardless. Probably to avoid the paperwork

10 months ago

James ********

@Brandon ***********

possibly or not familiar with the marriage option.

10 months ago

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James ********

Bob **********

@Merlyn *****

No he’ll need the 800k for an in country year long extension

10 months ago

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Bob **********

Ellie *******

There is no requirement for international transfer for a 1-year extension. You can just deposit.

Just make sure you have your funds in a Thai bank account for two months before you apply for a 1-year extension.

10 months ago

Merlyn ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Ellie ******

that's what i thought, but wanted to reassure myself. thanks

10 months ago

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Merlyn ******

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