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Do I have to wait 60 days before applying for a 12-month extension on a Non-Immigrant O visa based on my bank deposit?
NON-O VisaVisa ExtensionThai ImmigrationBank Deposit RequirementsFinancial Requirements for VisaExpat Life in Thailand
Sep 25, 2025
7 months ago
John *********
ORIGINAL POSTERWhen on a 90 day non-immigrant O visa, my 400k will be in the bank 4 days after I arrive. (1 day delay as constitution day).
Is it absolutely fixed that I must wait 60 days for the money to mature before applying for the 12 month extension?
Is it absolutely fixed that I must wait 60 days for the money to mature before applying for the 12 month extension?
TLDR : Answer Summary
To apply for a 12-month extension on a NON-O visa, you do not need to wait a fixed 60 days; instead, you must wait two calendar months from the date of your bank deposit. It's advisable to apply within 30 days of your entry stamp expiring, although some offices may accept applications with up to 45 days remaining. Also, ensure your immigration office's specific requirements, as some may require different documentation.
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John *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ****
I’ve actually done this… account will be opened and I can get my money transferred.Robert *****
@John ********
done what?John *********
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engaged with an agent regarding opening a bank accountReply to
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Wannikea *********
Are you married to a Thai?
John *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wannikea ********
yes, im doing the 12 month extension based on marriage-400k in thai account as soon as I open the thai bank accountReply to
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Mark ****
It's 800k needed for the first one year extension, seasoned for 60 days.
Cris ******
My branch has be doing 3 month bank statements. So be careful which immigration office you go to also
Graham ******
@Cris *****
You need three months bank statements to be able to show the money deposited for two full months (a 3 month statement now would be all of July, all of August plus September to date, a 2 month statement would not be two full months).John *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Graham *****
my wife has sooken to Buriram immigration a few time and we will go and see them for an informal chat. Will check with them exactly what they need/will accept.Cris ******
@Graham *****
i dont do monthly deposits it just sits in my account. I can try to find the paperwork they gave me but I went 4 times to immigration. Each time was 3 months of statementsGraham ******
@Cris *****
if you did monthly deposits you would need 12 months of statements ;)Cris ******
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John *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Cris *****
is it a letter I need to shoe immigration that the money has been deposited for the required 2 months?John *********
ORIGINAL POSTERBut the bank book will have just one transfer from my UK Bank Account..
what certificate?
what certificate?
Kim *********
@John ********
they want 2 copies of every page in your bank book. That's my local immi requirement and the cert from the bank.John *********
ORIGINAL POSTERWe will go to Buriram immigration snd check.
But im on a 90d non immigrant O so not sure how that works. Would I not be overstaying my 90 days?
But im on a 90d non immigrant O so not sure how that works. Would I not be overstaying my 90 days?
John *********
ORIGINAL POSTERWe will go to Buriram immigration snd check.
But im on a 90d non immigrant O so not sure how that works. Would I not be overstaying my 90 days?
But im on a 90d non immigrant O so not sure how that works. Would I not be overstaying my 90 days?
Cris ******
@John ********
not sure. But for a marriage visa at korat immigration they require a 3 month statement.Reply to
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Greg ******
If your bank account is already set up, send the money now. Also, apply for a Non-O while abroad.
John *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greg *****
the Non O is being done 6th October Arrive Thailand 8th December
Bank account open 11th December and hopefully transfer money same day.
Unfortunately we are having issues finding a property so we will have to stay in a homestay unless quickly we can find a place to rent. We will need this for when immigration come to take pictures of the property.
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Peter *********
400k is for the extension of stay for marriage only
Brandon ************
No, you don't wait 60 days. You wait TWO MONTHS. Whether that's 60 days or not depends on the length of the months.
If you make your deposit on the 12th of a month, you can apply on the 12th subsequently 2 months later. So February 12th means you can apply April 12th, etc.
Also, you cannot apply earlier than when you have 30 days left on your entry stamp from your non-O, though some offices allow when you have 45 days or less left.
If you make your deposit on the 12th of a month, you can apply on the 12th subsequently 2 months later. So February 12th means you can apply April 12th, etc.
Also, you cannot apply earlier than when you have 30 days left on your entry stamp from your non-O, though some offices allow when you have 45 days or less left.
John *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
OK so as this will be through Dec and Jan, it will be aprox 26 days left on my 90d visa.But thats enough time to apply for 12 extension?
Brandon ************
@John ********
you can apply on the last day. It's only conversions from one visa type to another that can require early application normallyJohn *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
but is it not an issue that I then go over my 90 day non-immigrant visa? (If I applied on the 89th day?Ive also only got one way flights booked.
Simon *******
@John ********
they will put an under consideration stamp in your passportBrandon ************
@John ********
the visa is gone and done once you enter. It's no longer relevant. The only thing that matters is the entry stamp in your passport.Reply to
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Graham ******
two months not 60 days
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