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Can I use a fixed deposit account for my Non-O retirement visa renewal in Thailand?

Non-O Retirement Visa Thailand Visa Renewal Bank Requirements for Visa Fixed Deposit Accessible Funds

Sep 1, 2025

8 months ago

Kah *******

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I would appreciate your advice. 

For a Non-O retirement visa renewal, we are required to submit a bank passbook that has been updated on the day of the application. 

Am I correct in understanding that this means we cannot place the THB 800,000 in a fixed deposit account, since it would not be possible to make, for example, a small deposit into that account and update the passbook on the day of the application?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

This post discusses the requirements for renewing a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand, specifically regarding the need for an updated bank passbook that shows a balance of at least 800,000 THB on the day of the application. The user is asking whether keeping this amount in a fixed deposit account is permissible, given that fixed deposits may not allow for easy withdrawal. Responses clarify that while the 800,000 THB must be in an accessible account, certain fixed deposit accounts might still meet the requirement if they allow for withdrawals, albeit with penalties.

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Sue **********

On my list from IO there must be a transaction of the account on the same day of application in the passbook

8 months ago

Mark ********

You don't have to make a deposit. You just update the book on that day. You will get a "balance forward" entry

8 months ago

John **********

The 800k baht must be in an instantly accessible account. It doesn't rule out fixed deposits as some will allow you to withdraw money but you pay a penalty such as losing interest etc

8 months ago

Gerg **********

You can add as much money as you want to the 800,000 baht balance in your account, you just can’t go below 800,000. I keep 850,000 in mine.

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