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Can US citizens use Social Security benefits as proof of income for a Non-O visa in Thailand?
I’m a 60+ US citizen looking to retire in Thailand. Will immigration except Social Security Administrations benefits letter as proof of sufficient monthly income rather than the 800k baht?
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A US citizen looking to retire in Thailand inquired about using a Social Security Administration benefits letter as proof of sufficient monthly income for a Non-O visa instead of the required 800,000 baht. Responses clarified that US citizens must provide bank statements evidencing the 800,000 baht minimum for the initial visa and the first-year extension, as the US embassy stopped issuing income affidavits years ago. For eligibility, transferring a set amount into a Thai bank account monthly can qualify one for the Non-O visa.
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Bill *******
The other option is to open a Thailand bank account and transfer 65,000 baht from your US bank to your Thai bank for 12 consecutive months plus an additional 20,000 baht to bring your annual Total to 800,000. This will qualify you for a Non-O retirement visa
Graham ******
@Bill ******
No, that will only get the 2nd 12 month extension as explained above
Roger ***********
OPThank you both
John **********
No they won't and the us embassy stopped providing income affidavits some years ago so if you are planning a Non-O visa you have no choice but to put money in a Thai bank. The Non-OA visa can use money in your home bank but requires insurance and can only be obtained in your home country
Brandon ************
Unfortunately as an American you have no choice other than the 800,000 baht for your initial non-O visa (if you do a conversion inside the country) and first 1-year extension.
The only income immigration will accept for the initial visa and first 1-year extension is embassy certified income, and the US embassy stopped offering this many years ago.
The only income immigration will accept for the initial visa and first 1-year extension is embassy certified income, and the US embassy stopped offering this many years ago.
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