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Do I Need to Meet Both the Income and Bank Balance Tests for a Non-Immigrant OA Visa?

Non-OA Visa Income Test Bank Balance Test

May 26, 2020

6 years ago

Brett *******

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The web sites are a little confusing so I’m going to the experts. 

For a non immi OA visa I just need to meet the income test OR the bank balance test. Not both. Is that right..?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

For a Non-Immigrant OA visa in Thailand, you only need to meet either the income test (65,000 baht per month) or the bank balance test (800,000 baht in your account) to qualify, not both. It's important to confirm the latest requirements with your local consulate.

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Benjamin ******

I'm shutting down this post. I'm seeing information about Australia, information about the consulate in LA, I'm just confused. I'm not going to let this post turn into a "In my consulate, they ask..." thread.

The OP asked about the income test or the bank balance test before the non-OA is issued. The best option is to go to the local consulate (or their website) and ask them. To my knowledge, *no* consulates are issuing visas now because the borders to Thailand are closed.

6 years ago

James ********

Where are you applying for it?

I assume a new O-A in your home country.

Actually either or both is accepted...just show enough to be at 800,000 + Thb annually.

Annual pension 1099's and annual Social Security income report used in filing US federal income tax returns acceptable.

6 years ago

Tod *********

You show proof of funds by using a bank in YOUR country and you can show either 65K baht a month or the equivalent in income per month OR you can show 800K baht or the equivalent in the account.

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What are the correct financial requirements for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand: is it 800,000 THB AND 65,000 THB income, or OR?

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