Can I use previous international monthly transfers to apply for a Non-O visa after canceling my Non-OA extension?

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Hi guys, quick financial question about changing from non o-a to non o visa.

When I effectively "cancel" my non o-a extension next month by returning to the UK with no re-entry stamp..
Can I still use my previous 12 months FTT 65K international monthly transfers to apply for non o when I come back to TH in june please ? (Rather than seasoned 800k which I don't have!),
Thanks in advance
(it's Hua Hin immigration)

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user inquires about transitioning from a Non-OA visa to a Non-O visa after canceling their Non-OA extension, specifically regarding the financial prerequisites. Responses indicate that the 65,000 baht monthly international transfers for the previous twelve months are not sufficient for the first yearly extension of stay on a Non-O visa. Instead, a deposit of 800,000 baht is required for the initial application, although the user may be able to utilize the monthly transfer method for the second year of extension.

Tod ********* · Answer

okay, Just so we're all clear, I have never seen nor heard a single case of ANYONE comin' in on a 90 day non-O visa being able to use 65K baht in monthly transfers for the previous 12 months as a reason to get that first yearly extension off that Non-O.

As James and Ellie correctly pointed out, using monthly transfers for the second year is no issue,

but

that first year, you have to bank the 800K baht to get the extension (at least at every office I know of) 😕

Chris ********* · Answer

Thanks for all the replies... Back to the drawing board 🙏🙏 I may now get a re entry stamp and stay on my non o-a extension with the extra insurance requirements ...  This group is great for advice! 🙏🙏

Ellie ******* · Answer

Simply, the option of 65000 baht monthly transfer is NOT among the options to meet the financial requirement for in-country Non-O based on retirement. No chance for an in-country visa.

And we haven't heard someone succeed to apply for the 1st 1-year extension from Non-O visa entry using 65000 baht monthly transfer method.

James ******** · Answer

Sorry Chris.. I know you restated your post... BUT I again say ask you to read my original reply.

Expect to have to deposit the 800,000 Thai baht in a Thai bank account in your name only to get the Non O Visa as retiree and the One year extension of stay as retired.

In the 2nd year, you can show PROOF of your deposits of 65,000 Thai baht or more monthly for 12 months to get the one year extension of stay as retired.

OR... Get a NEW OA visa for retirement when you are in the UK.

John ********** · Answer

As I understand it the only option to obtain a Non-O visa inside Thailand for you (as your embassy doesn't issue affidavits) is to transfer in to a Thai bank from overseas 800k baht so you may be better sticking with your OA

Can I use previous international monthly transfers to apply for a Non-O visa after canceling my Non-OA extension?

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