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Do I need to keep the full 65,000 monthly deposit in my Thai account for a Non-O visa, and is proof of source required?
Aug 24, 2022
4 years ago
Wyn **********
ORIGINAL POSTERTwo questions on applying for a non o visa. Does the monthly 65000 have to stay in the Thai account or can you take some out and do you have to show proof where the money came from ie pension savings.Thanks.
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This discussion revolves around the requirements for applying for a Non-O visa in Thailand, particularly focusing on the monthly income method of 65,000 THB. Key points include the necessity of maintaining 800,000 THB for initial applications, the acceptability of monthly transfers instead of the lump sum for extensions, and the need for funds to come from abroad, with clarify on the capability to withdraw funds after deposits.
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Michael ***************
I did this for two years, the money had to be paid into a Thai bank account from an account in your home country, once in your Thai bank could be withdrawn at your convenience and used as you like, had no problems at all.
James **********
I am hoping to do the 65k for 12 months, to renew my retirement visa, can someone confirm this can be done in Jomtien. Someone above said Jomtien won't except monthly deposits, just want to confirm from someone that has tried
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Bob **********
They want 800k in your Thai bank for a non-o. My office (Jomtien) won’t accept foreign monthly deposits and yes you have to show it came from abroad
James **********
I have gotten my initial Retirement visa by the 800,000 deposit, but want to which to the
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a month, method on renewal for another year, Do I have to bring my balance back up to 800, 000, if I can show 12 months of 65, 000 deposits before then ???Mark ******
You can also use a combination of the large amount and the pension.
John **********
@James *********
no but you need to keep it above 400k until you get the next extensionReply to
John **********
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John **********
You can't apply for a Non-O inside Thailand using the 65k method. You need to have 800k in a Thai bank in order to do so. You can use the 65k method for annual extension but you must have a full 12 months of transfers before you can.
Iliyan ***********
@John *********
is it the same for the 40k a per month for marriage visa?Jackie ***********
@John *********
i had similar questions, thanks for clearing that up. What about the first annual extension, that comes after the 90 day initial visa?John **********
@Jackie **********
you might get away with it for the 1st extension if you already have the full 12 months of 65k transfers but it would be unusual as you won't have been here 12 months. Safer just to hang on to the 800k you had for the initial visaJackie ***********
@John *********
are they enforcing this silly nonsense about coming in 90 days after the visa is issued, to show you still have the 800k?John **********
@Jackie **********
most offices just check when you go for your next extension. If you didn't keep the 800k for 3 months (not 90 days) the next extension will be refusedBrandon ************
@Jackie **********
each office is different. I think Jomtien/Chonburi is the only office that specifically makes you come back to prove it. But many other offices will give you an under consideration stamp and general guidance is to leave the money alone until you return and get the full stamp.Reply to
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Jamie *******
Hi John my understanding is with the 65K approach our home embassy in Thailandcould provide verification of a pension income of that amount and it would suffice as proof of funds.
Bobby ********
@Jamie ******
Better off to get the non-O outside Thailand, and then use the 65k method once you're in the countryJamie *******
@Bobby *******
why is that Bobby? Anyway, I already have the tourist visa and in hand and am landing in 4 weeks - so too late for that. ;-) All others had suggested I take the route I am using.Bobby ********
@Jamie ******
Because as John has said, for an initial non-O in country they may request 800k in a bank account. For an extension the 65k is acceptableJamie *******
@Bobby *******
Thanks then John said "if your Embassy provides you with an affidavit confirming your income you can use that, in fact I believe you have to use that rather than the monthly transfer option. You can also use it for the initial application". And this is the information I have been operating with - advice I got back here on this site several times earlier.Mark ******
@Jamie ******
As far as I know the Affidavit method affirming your pension by your embassy in Thailand (I will hazard a guess that you are probably Canadian) is a different ballgame. It allows you to apply from within Thailand for a Non-O (Retirement) Visa. You will have to clarify what you mean by "take some out" as of course you will have to take some out (or all) to live on in Thailand and that account will be replenished monthly! But if you mean whether you can send large amounts back to your home country to pay bills there...that I do not know. Although I cannot see why that will be a problem if you can live on what you are left with in that account. The pension money being transferred in will show where the money is coming from...overseas.
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@Mark *****
Hi Mark, that original question re: taking some out, was not actually mine. I was just riding on this question to clarify the validity of the affadavit approach for Canadians in Thailand seeking non immigrant O retirement.Bobby ********
@Jamie ******
The affidavit method might be different, I'm not sure, but if you've been advised previously I'd say you have no worries.Reply to
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John **********
@Jamie ******
ah yes, thats slightly different from the 65k per month transfers. if your Embassy provides you with an affidavit confirming your income you can use that, in fact I believe you have to use that rather than the monthly transfer option. You can also use it for the initial applicationJamie *******
@John *********
whew...thanks John .. was worried there for a bitReply to
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