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Do I need to transfer funds from abroad for my Thai retirement visa extension applications?

Dec 27, 2025

2 days ago

I have a question related to applying for the first time extension for the purpose of retirement. I will enter Thailand using Non-O Visa and I intend to apply the extension around 45 days before the visa expires. Would the required 800K deposit have to be transferred from abroad or showing existing funds in Thailand is sufficient? I intend to apply at Chaengwattana Office. Thank you for all the answers.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about applying for their first extension of a Non-O Visa for retirement in Thailand, specifically whether the required 800,000 THB deposit must be transferred from abroad or if existing funds in a Thai bank account suffice. Comments from other users clarify that the 800K does not need to come from abroad as long as it is held in a Thai bank account in the user's name for at least 2 months before applying for the extension. Additional documentation, such as bank statements and a letter from the bank, is necessary.

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Luciano ***********

The 800k does not have to show its origin. It just needs to be in a Thai bank account solely in your name for minimum 2 months (edited from 60 days) before the extension is granted and 3 months after if you plan on getting a further 12 months at the end of the first 12 months. You also will need statements, and a letter from the bank for immigration also your bank book up to date. Make s small transaction on the day you do the bank book update

a day ago

Tod *********

@Luciano **********

careful saying 60 days, because the rule is written as 2 months and often times 2 months is MORE than 60 days 😉

21 hours ago

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Tod *********

Pho ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I already have a Thai bank account with the funds. I just would like to ensure based on experience of others that immigration will not insist that the funds come from abroad as I see conflicting reports from different visa related forums even though official immigration website does not mention this requirement.

2 days ago

Tod *********

@Pho *******

there is no requirement that the funds come from abroad when you get a yearly extension based on retirement

a day ago

Pho ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

Thank you for the confirmation.

a day ago

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Pho ********

Graham ******

It sounds like you already have a Thai bank account if you plan to apply at around 45 days

2 days ago

Pho ********

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@Graham *****

Yes, you are correct

2 days ago

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Pho ********

Tod *********

There is no requirement that the 800K baht funds come from abroad, only that it's in a thai bank account in your name only for 2 months before you apply for the yearly extension.

you'll need a 2 month detail transaction report, the standard bank letter (stating the balance the date they write the letter) and you need to update your bank book the day you apply for the extension

2 days ago

Jim *******

@Tod ********

The OP said he has had the funds in Thai bank acount for 2 months. Why are you extending it to 3 months?

2 days ago

Tod *********

@Jim ******

I changed it to 2 months detail report, that's all they require

My apologies for the mis-information

a day ago

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Tod *********

Just so everyone is clear the actual seasoning of the funds is for 2 months before you apply for your extension

The reason I said get a 3-month detail transaction report is that that will more than cover the time the funds need to be seasoned.

2 days ago

Greg ***********

@Tod ********

it's confusing to some, because if you entered on a 90-days Non-Imm-Visa and opened a bank account on it as soon as possible, you can definitely not succeed in showing a 3-months detailed bank statement, because your bank account has not yet existed since 3 months

2 days ago

Tod *********

@Greg **********

yep, your correct, and you just need to show the funds have been banked the 2 month, I edited my comment

a day ago

Colin *********

@Greg **********

then it would just need to cover the period of time since the account was opened, if the account was opened less than three months ago. Common sense would tell me that, but it seems that these days, common sense isn't so common.

2 days ago

Greg ***********

@Colin ********

Thai logic can't get described as being common sense but it works when you accept THEIR logic 😂

2 days ago

Colin *********

@Greg **********

I was actually referring to foreigners, particularly Westerners, who get confused as you said. Tod recommended three months back statements, whereas the official seasoning requirement is two months. I can't understand where the confusion arises, but you don't need to worry about explaining it - if it crossed your mind.

2 days ago

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Colin *********

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