I am applying for retirement visa.
Do I need to have one year fully paid policy?
I have combined income which means I do not have to put in 800,000BHt
HOWEVER
MONTHLY WIRE TRANSFERS TO ADD MONEY TO ACCOUNT IS TO EXPENSIVE
APPARENTLY WITHDRAWING MONTHLY FROM ATM AND DEPOSITING INTO THAI BANK WONT WORK.
I also understand that I would have to keep the 800,000 Bht in bank for 3 mos if I have to go this route
Thank you for all assistance
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is applying for a retirement visa (NON-O) in Thailand and is inquiring about the requirement for a fully paid health insurance policy and the condition of maintaining 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account. They mention concerns about the expense of monthly wire transfers and the feasibility of withdrawing and depositing funds as an alternative. Comments clarify that the 800,000 THB must be held in a Thai bank account for a minimum of 2 months before application and 3 months after, reducing to 400,000 THB for the remainder of the year. Additionally, if applying for the O-A visa, a year-long health insurance policy is mandatory.
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