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Do I need to have 400,000 baht in a Thai bank for a marriage visa if I have funds in a UK bank?

Thai Marriage Visa Visa Requirements Thai Immigration Financial Evidence for Visa NON-O Visa Threshold Amount for Visa UK Bank Account Thai Bank Account

Jan 15, 2026

4 months ago

John ********

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Hi,just a question about the Thai marry visa ,I'm getting married to a Thai lady in april in Thailand when I apply for a marriage visa to live in Thailand do I need the 400,000 baht in a Thai bank or can I show proof of the funds from my UK bank . alternatively can I show my regular monthly payments of 40,000 baht per month going into my UK bank ,instead of having the 400,000 . Thanks in advance

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The question pertains to the financial requirements for applying for a Thai marriage visa (NON-O visa). It specifically asks whether the applicant can show proof of funds from a UK bank instead of the required 400,000 baht in a Thai bank. Responses clarify that while foreign bank funds may be acceptable when applying for the initial visa overseas, for extensions, the funds must be in a Thai bank account. Regular monthly income transfers into a foreign bank are not acceptable for extension applications. Additionally, having regular income, such as pensions, may be a valid consideration for some types of visas.

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David ********

I tried for an e-visa 0 in Laos and was rejected and told to return to Australia. This is not exactly true, as other countries offer an e visa, such as Malaysia, where I will try next. All this just to open a bank account before I lodge my application in Phuket.

3 months ago

JF *******

What about if you have a regular income from, say, pensions?

3 months ago

Peter ********

Very complex lots of meetings etc if over 50 retirement visa better but 800k

4 months ago

Deepak *******

For an extension, you have to show money coming into a Thai bank. Income coming into a foreign bank is not acceptable for extensions. Money in a foreign bank is acceptable when you apply for a visa in an embassy outside Thailand.

4 months ago

Michael ********

If apply for initial non O visa overseas money can be in any account. This visa gives you 90 days upon entry. To apply for extension of stay the money will need to be seasoned for at least 2 months in Thai bank account.

First year cannot do monthly transfer thing loads of posts about it this is a daily question

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What are the banking and visa requirements for expats moving to Thailand on a marriage visa?

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