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Do I need a Thai bank account with 800,000 baht to renew my Non-Imm Type OA Visa in Thailand?
Non-Imm O-A VisaVisa RenewalProof of FundsThai Bank AccountIncome RequirementsRetirement VisaConsulate Application
Jul 10, 2018
8 years ago
Grant ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI just submitted my application to the Chicago Thai Consulate for my Non-Imm Type OA Visa. For proof of funds, I used a US account as I do not yet have a Thai account. When I renew this Visa (in Bangkok), will I need to have a Thai account with >=800,000 baht, or an I show funds from US accounts? I hear getting money out of Thailand is not easy, and would not like to have to keep a chunk of money sitting there doing nothing.
TLDR : Answer Summary
After submitting your Non-Imm Type OA Visa application, you will not technically be renewing the visa but seeking an extension of stay based on retirement. For this extension, you will need either the required funds in a Thai bank account or a confirmation letter from the US Embassy demonstrating that you meet the necessary income requirements. While it is advised to have the funds in a Thai bank account for a minimum of three months, some individuals have been allowed to present foreign currency accounts as proof.
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Al *******
You won’t actually renew the visa. You will obtain an extension of stay based on retirement and you will need to either have the necessary funds in a Thai bank or else get a letter from the US Embassy where you state that you meet the income requirements. I am sure that you are aware that if you make a border run just prior to the enter before date you will get an additional year on your non imm o-a visa which will postpone all the above. And of course you still need to perform the 90 day reports.
Martin ***********
@Tod ********
yes I realised that fella, my eyes averted the comment 'multi entry'... I will delete my comment to stop confusionTod *********
@Martin **********
you are mixing up entering the country without a visa in your passport (which has a limit of entries by land but not by air) with entering the country WITH a visa in your passport which doesn'tSteve *******
Martin Normanton the limit by land is only on visa exempt entries
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@Martin **********
It's a multiple entry visaMartin ***********
@St***
that's made it clear 🙏🏼Steve *******
@Martin **********
The 'enter before date' is 1 year from the date of issue of the visa, so he leaves and re enters Thailand just before and is stamped in for a 2nd year.Al *******
You can enter and leave Thailand as often as you wish up to the enter before date. Even though you may have an extension that gives you permission to stay after that enter before date, if you decide to leave the country after that enter before date, you must, must, must purchase a reentry permit prior to departure.
Grant ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI think I understand. I will be stamped 1 year ahead anytime I return prior to that "Enter Before" date. I assume that would extend to multiple entries,
Al *******
@Grant *******
again, the date you enter is not the key date. The enter before date is the one you need to pay attention too for border run planning purposes.Grant ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI am flying in on Aug 29 and my passport will be stamped as entered then.
Al *******
@Grant *******
once your passport is returned you will see the enter before date and things will become clearer.Al *******
@Grant *******
your enter before date will be a year from the date of issue of your non imm o-a multi entry visa.Martin ***********
@Gr***
don't worry, thai immigration is as clear as mud 🙏🏼Grant ********
ORIGINAL POSTERSuddenly I am now not clear on this issue now. 555
Grant ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI don't know. Waiting for it to be mailed back to me from Chicago Thai Consulate. Usually you get 3 months I think to enter
Martin ***********
Grant, what is the 'enter before 'date on your stamp
Martin ***********
@A*
so Grant has said he will arrive in Thailand in 3 weeks, I assume by air direct from USA, so again, how can Grant complete a border run before the "entry before date" if he is currently in the USA ?....Al *******
@Grant *******
actually you need to make the border run prior to the enter before date that is located on the visa stamp.Al *******
@Martin **********
he has applied for a visa and now seems to be asking what to do once he actually moves to Thailand. I am sure he will correct me if my assumption is incorrect.Grant ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI will be in Thailand in 3 weeks. If at the very end of my 1 year, I make a border run, it will be stamped 1 year later- essentially getting 2 years out of a one year visa
Martin ***********
Excuse my ignorance, but how can Grant complete a border run before the "entry before date" if he is currently in the USA ?
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Martin ***********
From my knowledge , it needs to be in a thai bank for a minimum of 3 months, from my visit to Khon Kaen immigration, the funds DO NOT have to be in baht, I have a foreign currency account, i.e. UK Pounds, and I was told this is fine, BUT saying that all immigration department unbelievable have their own qualifying criteria...
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