Do I need to maintain 400,000 baht in my bank account for my Non-O Family visa for the entire year?

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Non-O Family (spouse) 12 month check-in Deposit.

My 12 extension documents were accepted today, I'll get the stamp in 3 weeks. My question is about the 400,000 baht in my bank account (90 day requirement), do I need to always have that amount in my account over the next 12 months? Or, just 60 days before my next application in 12 months?

Chat is telling me this, I'm not so sure (pasting the image instead of text so this doesn't become Chat gospel if it's not right).

Ask Thailand · Answer

The primary concern addressed is whether the 400,000 baht must remain in the applicant's bank account throughout the entirety of the 12 months for their Non-O visa extension, or just in the 60 days leading up to the next application. Several comments clarify that while it's prudent to keep the funds available at least two calendar months before submitting the next visa extension application, applicants often withdraw the money earlier and re-deposit it in time for the next extension. The discretion of immigration offices may vary, so it's advisable to consult with local immigration authorities.

Martin ***** · Answer

zijn jullie nu ongeletterd of hoe zit het? staat toch duidelijk vermeld hoe of wat.

John-Paul ****** · Answer

Careful Immigration can ask to see 400K during 90-Day report. Depends upon the office/officer.

Robert ********** · Answer

Hey, as a related question to this, does the money have to be sitting in an ordinary savings account, or could I put it into a term deposit so that it earns a bit of interest (and I don't accidently spend any of  it)? Just having the money sitting there idle seems a bit of an opportunity lost to me.

Robert ********** · Answer

I take mine out. Then deposit it back in 3 months before I go to renew. That way I have a one month buffer if anything goes wrong. And oh, you can apply for your renewal 45 days in advance too.

Shawn ******** · Answer

I got off of FB and other forums for 10 years, I’ve returned out of necessity but I’m alway reluctant to participate.

Why? Because of this. People just want answers, I structured a direct and succinct question. This can be valuable information to those who come afterwards. There’s real value - which I believe the intent of this group was to address.

Credit and thanks to the moderator for answering the question as asked directly and without distraction or needless tangents (John).

For those trying to filter through the slop, the answer is - you can take the money out. It needs to be in place for the two months prior to your next 12 month extension.

This is why I despise the internet. let’s all try to just be helpful here. This was a one answer post.

Alexey ********** · Answer

You need to keep 400.000THB 2 months before application. You have a right to withdraw money after. It is not retirement visa.

Alf *********** · Answer

Be aware that it's 2 calendar months, not 60 days.

Scott ********* · Answer

I do take mine out usually but that’s the chance you take if it gets declined.

If you can leave it til approved then better.

Darren ********* · Answer

Ask at your immigration office, some of them are more strict than others.

Pete ******* · Answer

Just leave it in the bank all that time, no stress then

John ********** · Answer

You are currently on an under consideration period. I'd keep the money in the account until you get the actual extension stamped in your passport then you can do whatever you wish with it, just bring it back up to 400k baht again 2 months before applying for the next extension

Do I need to maintain 400,000 baht in my bank account for my Non-O Family visa for the entire year?

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