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Do I need 400,000 or 800,000 baht in a bank for a Thai O retirement visa if I'm married?
Jun 28, 2025
22 days ago
Ron ********
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
For expats married to a Thai national applying for a Non-O visa in Thailand, the financial requirements differ based on the type of application. If applying for a non-O based on marriage, the requirement is to have 400,000 baht in a Thai bank. However, if opting for the retirement option under the Non-O category, you will need 800,000 baht. Additionally, regarding bank transfers from Australia, you can transfer significant amounts to your Thai Krungthai bank account, but it's advisable to keep transfers at or below 10,000 AUD to avoid scrutiny. Transfer limits can vary, but Krungthai Bank allows for transactions up to 1,500,000 baht via SWIFT.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
