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Can I qualify for monthly income transfer for Non-O visa based on my retirement income history?

O-A Retirement Visa Non-O Visa Visa Application Process Monthly Income Transfer Thai Immigration Chiang Mai

asked Feb 7, 2024

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Hi to all you helpful moderators!

I am coming to the end of my 1+1 years from my O-A retirement visa. However, I am not returning to Australia to start the process over again.

I am, however, going to apply for the Non-O visa from within Thailand (Chiang Mai) based on retirement once I have done my visa run to the Thai-Laos border (visa exempt = 30 days + 30 days, if needed).

My question is:-

Am I able to qualify for the monthly transfer of income (minimum 65,000 baht) given that I have done that for the last 18 consecutive months OR am I stuck with the 800,000 baht process and convert to the monthly income method after the qualifying period of 12 months?

Regards!

Graham

Answer summary

The user, Graham, is seeking clarification on whether he can qualify for the monthly transfer method of showing income on a Non-O visa application based on his previous 18 months of income transfers under his O-A retirement visa. Community responses highlight that it may depend on local immigration office policies in Thailand, with some allowing immediate qualification for the monthly method while others require using the banked amount instead.

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James ********

I believe that the OP has the answers needed for his question.

We wish him success with his Thai Immigration office in Chiang Mai.

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3 years ago

James ********

AND as you have a passport from Australia ...you might want to reconsider your decision not to return to Australia

As the Sydney Thai Consulate offers the 5 years OX VISA without requiring you to place your money into a Thai bank.

3 years ago

Graham ********

@James *******

thanks!

3 years ago

Ellie *******

You need to check with your local office. That is tricky one.

Some allow you to use the monthly transfer method for in-country Non-O visa applications immediately after Non-OA stay. Some accept monthly transfers for direct extension from Non-OA. Some don't accept it for new visa applications at all, you need to use the banked money method as the Australian embassy doesn't issue affidavits.

3 years ago

Graham ********

@Ellie ******

thanks Ellie - I am off to the Chiang Mai Immigration office next week. I will ask them. It doesn't really concern me which way I go.........but going straight to the monthly income method is obviously far more convenient!

3 years ago

James ********

You will need to meet the requirements for the Non O Visa as retiree and the One year extension of stay as retired.

That means you will need to have 800,000 Thai baht transferred internationally to a Thai bank account in your name only and meet the requirements.

Graham ********

thanks!

James ********

hopefully you have a better understanding of what your options are for the retirement visa.

3 years ago

James ********

If you want to use the monthly income method in the second year of your retirement, you will need to transfer 65,000 Thai baht or more monthly into to your Thai bank account in your name only. For the full 12 months before renewal.

3 years ago