Do I Need 800,000 THB from Abroad for O-A Visa Renewal in Thailand?

Dec 10, 2019

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Nada Pejatovic posted inside another topic this question: 

my apologies if I missed already answer on this topic : for renewal of O-A visa 50+ retirement, does the amount of 800.000 THB should come mandatory from abroad or it is going to be sufficient to show the bank book or letter from a bank with proof of entire amount? Thank you in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The amount of 800,000 THB for the renewal of the O-A visa does not necessarily need to come from abroad. When applying for a Non Immigrant O-A visa from your home country, the funds can be in any bank of your choice. However, to apply for an Extension of Stay at a local Immigration Office in Thailand, the funds must be in a local Thai bank account in your name. It's also noted that procedures may vary by location, as some immigration offices in Phuket and Bangkok might have different acceptance criteria.

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Wayne **********

"In Phuket and In Bangkok" does not mean EVERY IO at those offices will set the same criteria.

5 years ago

Nada ***********

Thank you all! Really appreciate

5 years ago

Marty *********

In Bangkok they do not ask about the origin of the 800,00 baht when applying for a 1 year extension based on retirement (and original O-A visas)

5 years ago

Reiner *********

Well on Phuket they Accept a mixture or....bank and " income of money " as well ....as some embassy or consulates don't give out a letter of income anymore.....

5 years ago

Robert *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

If you apply in your home country for a Non Immigrant O-A visa you can have the 800.000 Thb or equivalent in other currency on a bank of your choice.

If you like to apply for an Extension of Stay at your local Immigration Office you must have the 800.000 Thb in a Thai back account on your name.

5 years ago

Nada ***********

@Robert ******

Thank you very much. It is extension of stay. Will be done in Phuket

5 years ago

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