Can I use funds from an Australian bank account to meet the 800,000 baht requirement for the OA Retirement visa in Thailand?

OA Retirement Visa Thai Visa Requirements Foreign Bank Account 800,000 Baht Requirement Visa Application Process

Feb 21, 2021

4 years ago

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I just have a question regarding the OA Retirement visa.You need to have 800,000 baht in the bank,can i have the equivalent in my Australian bank account?and does it need to be in there for 2 months prior to application,this is what i have been told but it doesnt seem to note that on the application form

Thanks for any feedback

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The OA Retirement visa requires that you have 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account or an equivalent amount in a foreign bank account, such as an Australian bank account. It is noted that the funds should ideally be seasoned in the account for 2 months prior to the application. For further confirmation regarding the local currency equivalent and specific details, it is advised to consult the local Thai consulate.

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Graham ********

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thanks for comments i will check out Farangs stuck in oz

4 years ago

James ********

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many have applied for the OA from AU...they are very good and helpful group.

4 years ago

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James ********

Where are you applying for the OA visa? In your home country ??

FYI...This question has been discussed many times on the AU based expats group

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4 years ago

Benjamin ******

Getting the original Non-OA Visa ("the sticker") requires 800K THB in a foreign bank account in local currency. I don't know how much that would be in Aus, sadly, you'd have to contact the local consulate for more information.

For the one year extension of stay based on "retirement", you'll need 800K THB in a bank account, seasoned for 2 months, and for the balance not to fall under 400K THB for the rest of the year.

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