Can I use my home country bank income for the initial application of a Thai retirement OA visa?

Thai Retirement Visa Non-Immigrant O-A Visa Visa Application Process Financial Requirements for Visa International Income for Visa

Apr 25, 2022

3 years ago

Brett *******

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If I want a retirement OA visa using monthly income as my finance qualification. They must accept your home country bank income for your initial application, I can’t find that written anywhere.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The application for a Non-Immigrant O-A retirement visa can indeed be initiated using financial proof from your home country, such as bank statements showing monthly income. However, once you are in Thailand and seek an Extension of Stay, you will then need to demonstrate your financial standing using funds located in a Thai bank account.

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Robert *******

And before each and every one is going to share their own experience about applying for a visa or for an Extension of Stay or maybe something totally diffierent than a Non Immigrant O-A visa, I close it down.

If the OP has more questions feel free to contact a Moderator to re-open this topic.

3 years ago

Bobby ********

3 years ago

Bobby ********

If you're from Aus, you show EITHER the equivalent of 800,000 baht or the equivalent of 65k/month income. These amounts are shown in Australian bank or superannuation accounts. Have a look at the Sydney Consulate website

3 years ago

Robert *******

You apply for the Non Immigrant O-A visa in your country, using the website or Thai Embassy and use money in home country

For an Extension of Stay you use monthly income on a Thai Bank account and apply at Immigration Office

3 years ago

Brett *******

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@Robert ******

so your existing account and deposits gets you the initial visa, then on arrival, set up bank account and begin depositing in country to get 12 months of deposits to apply for extension?

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Brett ******

If you mean Non-OA as "the initial visa", it totally depends on the embassy/consulate you are applying for Non-OA at if they accept the funds in Thailand or only in your country.

3 years ago

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Ellie *******

Robert *******

Two different things.

3 years ago

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Robert *******

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