Can I transfer my monthly Retirement visa funds to my girlfriend's account without issues from immigration in Thailand?

Non-O Retirement Visa Visa Extension Chiang Mai Immigration Monthly Transfer Rule Bank Statement Requirements International Money Transfer Minimum Balance Requirement Expat Finance in Thailand

Oct 5, 2023

a year ago

Rick ********

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Hi, I have a non-O Retirement visa extension question. For the monthly transfer extension option, can I transfer 65k bhat into my account each month, and then transfer it out the same day. I transfer it into my gf's account. Will immigration have an issue with that? I am in Chiang Mai. Thanks for any advice.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the regulations regarding the monthly transfer of 65,000 baht for a Non-O Retirement visa extension in Thailand. It is clarified that once the money is deposited into the account as an international transfer, you can use it as you wish, including transferring it to someone else's account. However, the immigration officer may still scrutinize bank statements. There is some uncertainty about a required minimum balance of 50,000 baht, which some participants have deemed unnecessary for the specific transfer method in question.

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Neil ********

Does no harm to keep a positive balance and then transfer/ use money on top monthly if you can do that ( minimum balance 50,000 ensures you have cash assets).

a year ago

Rick ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for the feedback. I kinda thought it might look funny. I guess its better to just transfer her the money in random amounts throughout the month. Cheers.

a year ago

Taz **********

It shouldn’t be a problem, however there is always the slight possibility some IO might ? It

However all it states is the minimum amount deposited every month and shows it was an international transfer on your statement

I have read that apparently you are also required to have a minimum balance in your account of 50,000 baht

However unsure how true or if scrutinised

If your Thai bank does have some funds in it, especially after your 65 comes in then goes out it would look better, this is just my opinion 🤔

a year ago

Roberto *********

@Taz *********

No minimum requirement if on the 65k/month transfer method

a year ago

Graham ******

@Taz *********

I've never heard of that 50k minimum balance before so unless it's a requirement of maybe just one of the 80+ Immigration Offices in Thailand I think that can be disregarded.

a year ago

Taz **********

@Graham *****

yeah

I’ve never seen anything official

Was a comment someone made recently

That’s why I said apparently

a year ago

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Will ************

It has to be new money from abroad every month.

a year ago

Frank **********

It really shouldn't matter. The only rule is that is deposited in your account each and every month. I started doing monthly deposits my self and transfer the majority to the old lady to pay the car, electric, water. Etc. But like Brandon says who knows with Immigration being their own little Kingdom with arbitrary rules.

a year ago

Roberto *********

No problem at all. As soon as the money hits your account and is recorded as an international transfer you can do whatever you want with it. I do it all the time. I immediately pay my rent and internet, and within days the electricity bill is paid. 10k immediately goes into my lady's account for the monthly "market shopping" which she excels at. Immigration don't care where it goes, only where it comes from.

a year ago

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

That's going to be between you and immigration. There's no rule that says what you can and can't do with the money once it's transferred into your account from overseas but it's still going to be at the discretion of the immigration officer and they're going to want to see your 12 month bank statement as part of your application.

a year ago

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