Do funds need to stay seasoned for 3 months after applying for a Non-O extension in Thailand?

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Jul 14, 2024

4 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

When granted a non-o (retirement) for the first time, I understand funds need to stay seasoned for 3mths after.

But is this for the initial 3mths granted or also after the full 1yr extensionis granted ?

Sorry I know this seems to be well covered before but I'm still unsure

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When granted a Non-O (retirement) visa for the first time, it is required that the funds (800,000 baht) remain in the bank for 3 months after the initial 3 months of granting the visa. However, there is some confusion regarding whether these funds need to be maintained for 3 months after applying for the yearly extension or 3 months after the extension becomes effective. Generally, applicants are advised to keep the funds in the bank for 3 months after the extension takes effect, but some have reported success with only maintaining the funds for 3 months after the application.

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Tod *********

Now there is some discussion about whether

the funds need to stay in the bank for 3 months after you APPLY for the year extension (counting from the application date of the year)

OR

the funds need to stay in the bank for 3 months after the extension takes EFFECT (the date your 90 day Non-O runs out and the date you're year extension actually starts)

I tell people to keep the 800k in the bank for 3 months after their extension takes effect

BUT

people said they have gotten subsequent extensions by leaving the 800k in only for 3 months after they applied.

SO your mileage may vary.

4 months ago

Andy **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

many thanks so it's after applying/granted the full one year extension NOT your initial three months visa. (I know this can vary office to office or officer)

I plan to change to a non-o (marriage) to free up some funds for fairly urgent medical reasons but I don't want to jeopardize that change or even worse invalidate this current extension by misunderstanding my requirements and taking money out too soon.

4 months ago

Tod *********

@Andy *********

the seasoning has NOTHING to do with the initial 90 day Non-O visa (in fact only a few offices require those funds seasoned, most just need it in the account when you apply)

The 2 months before and 3 months after comes into play with the year extension only

SO

whether you decide to go with the 3 months from the date you apply for the year extension

OR

whether you decide to go with 3 months from the date the extension takes effect is your choice.

4 months ago

Andy **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

yes I think that's what confused me. I made sure enough money was in my account two months before applying for the initial non-o, which I didn't need to hey TIT you live and learn. Many thanks to all who responded

4 months ago

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Andy **********

Tod *********

The 800k need to be in the bank for 2 months BEFORE you apply for the yearly extension, then it needs to STAY in the bank for 3 months after the extension is granted and then they can't go below 400k the rest of the year

4 months ago

Wolf ******

@Tod ********

that's it.

You submit your extension have to fulfill the requirements: 2months before 800k, 3 months after 800k and then no less than 400k.

You will change in a another requirement, you have to honor the first extention.

4 months ago

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Wolf ******

Lloyd ********

800k for 3 months after, no less than 400k for 7 months, 800k 2 months before the next extension

4 months ago

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Lloyd ********

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