after obtaining an extension of my marriage visa, can I withdraw the money from the account and then redeposit it 2 or 3 months before the renewal next year?
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After obtaining an extension on a marriage visa in Thailand, it is generally acceptable to withdraw money from your bank account. However, it's advisable to maintain the minimum balance of 400,000 THB during the 'under consideration' period of your visa application. Some immigration offices may require the funds to be kept in the account for two to three months prior to reapplication. Once the extension is granted, you can freely use the money for the remaining months until the next application.
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Yes you can, but I would be leaving it in there for the under consideration period as some immigration offices might want to check, after you get the stamp for the next 11 months you are free to use the money. Just remember to put it back 2 months before you apply for the next extension, but check with your local immigration office as some are now requesting 3 months.
I would leave the 400,000 THB in the account during the 4 weeks "under consideration". After you have been issued the 1-year Extension, you are free to use the 400,000 THB for whatever you think is good
Two or three months office dependent, before you submit your extension. You should then keep during the 30 day (or what ever) consideration period before you get the final stamp.
I am new to this and only been here 5weeks I got my bank account opened that my wife has an account at but a week after opening it they rang to say new requirements for visa application, freezing.The 400 thousand for 6 months? Not that I was going to touch it but if that's the new protocol just be prepared for next time.If you need the money i am leaving it in, so I will always be the right amount
this is only a Bangkok bank requirement. I think if you hold the funds for 4 months before, that is it, however. If you hold less than 4 months its then held for an additional 4 months. So it could be 4 or 3+4 2+4, and so on. This is not all braches.
There has been a crackdown on opening bank accounts for short-term visitors, and some banks have introduced their own internal policies requiring them to freeze the funds shown on the bank statement issued for immigration purposes. It is important to emphasise that this is solely the banksā own practice. It has nothing to do with the immigration requirements for obtaining or extending permission to stay.
Jan is correct Nothing at all risky about it. Thatās the way it works when youāre on an extension of stay based on marriage versus an extension of state based on retirement nothing at all risky about it.
Yes, thereās no seasoning required after the extension is issued. Itās back to 400K baht minimum two months prior to your next application, some immigrations require three months.
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