I am an American in Thailand on an OA retirement visa that expires Jan 2, 2022. I opened my FCD and savings bank account in my name on Feb 1st 2021. I have transferred over 100,000 baht into my account every month beginning in Feb. I do not intend on leaving Thailand prior to Jan 2, 2022. Will I need 800,000 baht in the bank to extend for another year or can I use the monthly method albeit less than 12 months?
Thank you in advance.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks clarification on the financial requirements for extending their OA retirement visa in Thailand, particularly whether they need to have 800,000 baht in their bank account or if they can use the monthly income method despite having less than a full year of transfers. Users in the comments provide insights, confirming that since the user will not have a full 12 months of required income transfers, they may need to rely on the bank deposit method for the extension. One commenter also shares a relevant experience where they managed to extend their visa with insufficient months of bank statements by negotiating with immigration.
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.