Can I use the 400k baht in my account after renewing my marriage visa for the next application in November?

Marriage Visa Visa Extension 400k Requirement Bank Balance Rules Thai Immigration Expat Financial Requirements

Jan 31, 2025

2 days ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Just renewed my 1yr ext on marraige visa..can i now use the 400k as long as back in the account 2 full months before i re apply Nov.??Tia

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user seeks clarity on using 400k baht as part of the financial requirement for a marriage visa extension after renewing it. Responses confirm that as long as the 400k is back in the account two months before the next application, it's acceptable. However, inconsistencies in information from different immigration offices are noted, suggesting that checking with the local office is prudent, as rules may vary by location.

Andrew *********

Can someone just confirm if you mean after application or receiving the extension approx one month later, please.

a day ago

Nick **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Andrew ********

i recieved 1yr ext on 29th after consideration stamp in december..now i can spend it😃

a day ago

James ********

@Andrew ********

after you get the one year extension stamped in your home.

a day ago

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James ********

Claus *****************

Ask your local immigration office, that’s the safest. Not all immigration offices use the rules, some up north you’ll have to have a minimum of 400.000 all year around on your account. So to be sure you don’t get in trouble, ask your local immigration office 😃 And remember, if you follow any advice given here, and its wrong, you’re the one that’s fucked, not the person giving the advice 😜

2 days ago

Tod *********

The ONLY banked money method that requires 400K baht to be banked all year is the retirement one where you show 800K baht for 2 months to get the extension, then keep the 800K in the bank for 3 months after the extension is granted then the balance can't go below 400 the rest of the year <- meaning that 400k is "frozen" in an account all the time

2 days ago

Tod *********

@Claus ****************

that is NOT correct, not at all

If your office is telling you that they are totally making up a rule that does NOT exist and if you accept it then it is on you for not questioning them and making them show you in writing where that is stated

2 days ago

Nick **********

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@Claus ****************

i did Surin div4.they said i can use money,but they were inconclusive in interpretation as to when i could use it..i know 800k retirement funds are totally different format

2 days ago

Tod *********

@Nick *********

the ONLY variance I've ever seen is SOME offices ask you to keep the 400K baht in the account during the 30 day under consideration period when you apply for the year extension, meaning you really bank it 3 months, 2 months before you apply and then the 1 month the application is under consideration) BUT even that is not written in the rules anywhere

2 days ago

Nick **********

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@Tod ********

they never asked to see bank balance after "under consideration" 1 month.went 29th jan this week for full stamp an re entry permit😀..i have not touched balance.yet😜

2 days ago

Wayne *******

@Nick *********

Go for it mate.

Tell the missus you can triple it.

Race 6 …. Number 2.

😂

a day ago

Tod *********

@Nick *********

yep they don't do it anymore at any office I am aware of

I think even bangkok realized it wasn't a "real rule" written into the police order covering extensions so they dropped it

2 days ago

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Tod *********

Bob **********

Yes you can

2 days ago

Tod *********

Yep, no problem using the 400K baht banked money you used to get your yearly extension.

As long as you get it back to 400K at least 2 months before you apply for the extension next year then you're fine. .. .

2 days ago

Nick **********

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@Tod ********

🙏,thanks for heads up..wife need building work so i will use some of the 400k to pay😁

2 days ago

Gary **********

@Nick *********

my immigration office ask for 3months statement for extension so just check with your immigration office 😎

2 days ago

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Gary **********