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Can I switch from a monthly deposit to a bank balance for my Retirement visa renewal in Thailand?
Hello! My husband and I have a 1 year Retirement visa based on 65k monthly deposits. We renewed our visas in April 2026 and the next renewal will be in April 2027. We are considering to switch from the 65 k monthly deposits to the 800k money in the bank.
Hello! My husband has a 1 year Retirement visa based on 65k monthly deposits and I have one as a dependent/spouse. We renewed our visas in April 2026 and the next renewal will be in April 2027. We are considering switching from the 65 k monthly deposits to the 800k money in the bank.
If we deposit the 800k now, can we stop bringing the monthly 65k at any time now and safely be able to renew our visa in April 2027?
Thank you for your answers!
Hello! My husband has a 1 year Retirement visa based on 65k monthly deposits and I have one as a dependent/spouse. We renewed our visas in April 2026 and the next renewal will be in April 2027. We are considering switching from the 65 k monthly deposits to the 800k money in the bank.
If we deposit the 800k now, can we stop bringing the monthly 65k at any time now and safely be able to renew our visa in April 2027?
Thank you for your answers!
Answer summary
A user inquires about switching their Retirement Visa financial requirement from 65,000 THB monthly deposits to an 800,000 THB bank deposit. They've already renewed their visas in April 2026 with the next renewal set for April 2027. They seek to know if they can deposit the 800,000 THB now and discontinue the monthly deposits while still being eligible for their next visa renewal.
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Mauro *********
My friend work in immigration and say, automatic gate isn't for people with visa. 🤷♂️
Mo ******
I already use the automated gates to exit, as it allows to avoid having another stamp (my passport is almost full).
Would be glad to use for entry too!
Would be glad to use for entry too!
ArticulateS***********
I always get stamped in / out . Then no possibility of a mix up on dates.
Mark *********
Think will be for long term visas like retirement etc , not for tourist visas (dtv is tourist visa)
Ray *****
Just read the list and surprised US is not on there. Other countries using the same system allows US passport holders
Dave *********
@Ray ****
i saw that too. Wonder why?
AuthenticS***********
That would be awesome
Ash***
You can't use the gates with a visa as far as I'm currently aware. They still need stamps in Thailand at least that's what I'm being told.
Ray *****
@Ash***
incorrect, the same system is in use in other Asean countries and you can enter a visa number on the pre arrival app. THIM already has it
Duncan *******
Since you mentioned it, it only takes minutes to clear Immigration at CNX - machines won't make much difference.
پیر ******
New gates will be there for digital id and total control
สมองควาย ******
@پیر *****
okay 👍🏼Don *******
This won’t be for DTV. DTV will still need an IO to stamp passport
Ray *****
@Don ******
wrong all visa holders can use the gates. As they can across all ASEAN countries using the systemDon *******
@Ray ****
yeh you enter with a SG passport and get your 60 days and not 180 days if you go through the gate. Good luck to whatever may arise from it when you leave on the 85th day. Ignorance isn’t a defense.
Knowledgeabl************
It says 900,000 visa holders from 31 countries
Brian ****
@Don ******
How do you know this?Don *******
@Brian ***
because it was reported on earlierDon *******
สมองควาย ๒๕๖๘ if you’re a Singaporean or HongKonger you can use the existing automated Gates. As a tourist. If you’re a DTV holder from either of those countries, you can’t. This automated scheme is to expand the list of countries. In short, it has nothing to do with DTV holders but everyone loves to think this involves DTV.
สมองควาย ******
@Don ******
source please. No anonymous sources or answers…
Unforgettab************
New gates are unavailable for first time travelers. Must have entered the kingdom at least twice before. Also the new THIM app allows you register your passport and visa details prior
To arrival.
To arrival.
CapableC********
Where are you getting your info from?
Successful***********
UnforgettableFlower6025 you meant "not available"
Great as I will be coming to BKK airport in December after keep coming back regularly to DMK so looks like automatic gates will be option for me!
Great as I will be coming to BKK airport in December after keep coming back regularly to DMK so looks like automatic gates will be option for me!
DTV_Pag*******
SuccessfullinMalaysia You’re missing quite a bit of punctuation in your comment. I give you a C+.
Unforgettab************
SuccessfullinMalaysia yes unavailable 🤦
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