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Can I divide the required minimum amount for my retirement visa into two bank accounts?
Mar 2, 2026
2 months ago
Ronnie *******
ORIGINAL POSTERCan I put my required minimum baht for my retirement visa in 2 banks?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The consensus among commenters is that while it may technically be possible to split the required 800,000 baht for a retirement visa between two banks, it is not recommended due to the potential complications involved. Immigration officers may require extensive documentation from each bank, including 12 months of statements and updated bank books on the day of your application. This could complicate the process and may lead to increased waiting times and frustration with immigration officials. Most advice leans towards keeping the full amount in one bank for simplicity.
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Robert ******
😊 sure
Ron *******
I'm guessing you have your reasons for wanting to do this but I would certainly advise against it. Even if this were permitted, it would create a headache for the immigration officer dealing with it and they could arbitrarily decide its not allowed because they don't want to deal with it. And unfortunately there isn't much you could do about it. You can't simply ask for the manager or their supervisor. They will tell you to go and simply ignore you if you don't.
Laddie *********
Sure!
Why not??
Why not??
Bob ******
Put it in 10 different banks. That’s the best way.
Edgar ******
It ain’t sticking to no wall, mate.
Martyn *********
Nightmare
Michael *******
My wife tells me, that most Immigration Staff are over worked and underpaid. And I get it…..don’t rock the boat is my approach when it comes to Thai Immigration Service….
Night *******
What is the advantage of doing so?
Ronnie *******
ORIGINAL POSTERNight Rider more interest income. Only 4600 baht a year.
Night *******
Ronnie Staff Confused. Why not put the entire amount in the bank that gives more interest
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Gregory ********
Whats the benefit and extra paper work🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Mick ******
No
Dave ********
Just transfer
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baht into one bank then transfer to other banks at your leisureStephen ********
Dave Cottom And wait for immigration to reject your application!
Dave ********
Stephen Howell they didn't reject mine. I applied for a renewal. If first time application then 800,000 baht in, but can be removed after the appropriate time.
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Lydia ***********
I would never fool around with something so important.
Andrew ***************
You having a giraffe
Lee ***********
I'm not sure why you would want to do that. As others here have mentioned, you will be going to all your banks on the day of your visa renewal to obtain all the statements and update all your bank books and pay each bank their fee. Not sure it's worth the hassle.
Duncan ********
Not sure but you need letters from bank to say you have the monies , these cost, more accounts more letters more $$
Carlos *********
You might be able to, but it wouldnt be the easiest thing to do, when you need to collect all those documents
Gary *******
Not recommended…depending on your choice of immigration location you may have to visit all your banks on the same day as your immigration appointment to obtain statements.
And to what end ?
And to what end ?
Malcolm **********
I know someone that did this but they had to get the letter & statements from each bank so it was more bother than it was worth. The rules might have changed but it used to be OK
Todd *********
What do people have against making their life easy?
Ronnie *******
ORIGINAL POSTERTodd McGowan moving here has made some things harder
Todd *********
Ronnie Staff it definitely requires some adapting
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Adam ******
Are you in the paper business? I thought I'd seen every possible question over and over, but that's a new one on me. No idea, but good luck.
Karl *******
As usual, Facebook gives you every possible answer, and you have to choose which are complete rubbish, and ignore those who think it's their business to ask why. I can think of several possible reasons, but clearly not everyone can.
Kim *********
Karl Keyte only 2 possible answers here and very few "yes" so don't you think you exaggerate?
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Paweł ***********
Extremely stupid idea 🤣😂🤣
Andrew **************
Yes, but the immigration won't appreciate it upon checking your ppwrk.
Bob **********
800k isn’t really a life changer you’ll need paperwork from each bank and updated bankbooks the day your going and good luck with the IO’s that have to sort it
Penny ******
Ronnie Staff stupid remark that has nothing to do with the question keep your politics out of thank you for your attention to this matter 👍
Ronnie *******
ORIGINAL POSTERPenny Nave sorry I deleted it
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Johan *************
call to your immi. and ask them and you have the wright answer
Michel *******
Yes you can
Galenus ******
Yes
Jason *******
Makes no difference to me ...go for it!
Mike *******
Sounds like you are over-confident
Roberto ************
Your waiting time for the visa application process will increase …
Robin *******
No definitely not
John **********
If all the accounts are in your name I don't see why not but you're not going to be popular with immigration as you are going to have to produce 12 months of statements & bank letters for all of the accounts, plus update all the bank books on the day you visit the immigration office to apply for your extension
Michael ******
@John *********
just a printout of 12 months of statements from the bank. They certify it...and update the bank book..15 minutes...easyJohn **********
@Michael *****
one bank easy. Multiple banks a pain for you and immigrationReply to
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Joel ******
@John *********
and add to that, the nightmare of adding all of them together at a daily level to ensure the total always meets the requirements. Really seems like a bad idea.Reply to
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Mat *********
Why. The guaranteed amount by government is 1 mio. Why do you want to buy it in more than 1 bank?
Ronnie *******
ORIGINAL POSTERMat Matulka I get paid .0025 at Kbank and at another bank .014 but no ATM. The one with .014 I would keep the
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0 baht minimum. 4600 baht extra interest. I agree the reconciliation process and printing off statements and pissing off the IO may be an issue. Again I pay too much for an agent every year when I should do the visa myself.Mat *********
Ronnie Staff if you have the money in the bank, why do you need an agent? It is easy to do it by yourself.
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Peter *******
Why makes things difficult
Nick ************
Maybe may be not. But it will make getting all the correct bank documents together much more difficult and give the IO a real headache which is never a good idea.
Stephen ********
No
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