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Do we both need 800k THB in a bank for a Thai retirement visa as a married couple?

Dena ********
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We are married. For a retirement visa, do we both need to have 800k in a Thai bank (1600 total) or will 800k be sufficient for both of us. What are options if we don’t have the 1600k but want to stay for a year? TIA.
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When applying for a Thai retirement visa, each adult must independently meet the financial requirement of 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account. This means if both spouses are applying, they will need a combined total of 1,600,000 THB. However, if one spouse is under 50 years old, they can apply for a dependent visa, allowing the other to apply for the retirement visa without fulfilling the financial requirement. Alternatives for those not meeting the financial criteria include applying for other visa types like a marriage visa, tourist visa, or education visa. For a long-term stay, consider the Non O-A visa, which allows application from home with proof of a monthly income or sufficient funds. Always check recent immigration regulations, and consult with a visa service for tailored advice.
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Pertti *************
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much better option if you qualify.
Peculiar ******
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For a Thai retirement visa, each applicant must meet the financial requirements independently. This means that as a married couple, you'll both need to have 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account, totaling 1,600,000 THB.¹ ²

However, there's an alternative option. If one spouse is under 50, they can apply for a dependent visa (Non-Immigrant O Visa), while the other spouse applies for the retirement visa. In this case, the dependent spouse won't need to meet the 800,000 THB financial requirement.

If you don't have the required 1,600,000 THB, you could consider the following options:

- *Apply for a different type of visa*: Depending on your circumstances, you might be eligible for a marriage visa, tourist visa, or education visa.

- *Use a joint bank account*: While each applicant must meet the financial requirements independently, you can use a joint bank account to hold the required funds. However, the account must show a balance of at least 1,600,000 THB.

- *Explore other retirement destinations*: If meeting the financial requirements is a significant challenge, you might consider retiring in a different country with more lenient requirements.

Keep in mind that immigration regulations can change, and individual circumstances may vary. It's always best to consult with the Thai embassy or consulate, or a reputable visa service, for personalized advice. You should also consider reading a book or two before your travel.. I'd recommend a book "Thailand Unveiled 2024-2025" by James Anderson on Amazon..it has all the info and recommendations you need..you should check it out 😀
Dena ********
Dena ********
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@Peculiar *****
Thank you for sharing this information.
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
@Dena *******
That's lots of utter nonsense! Like "you might be eligible for a marriage visa" . . . . . a Non-Imm-O marriage visa is only for foreigners married to a Thai spouse! Beware of people who have no idea of what they talk about. . . . . . . . . Less and less embassies are willing to issue your spouse a "Non-Imm-Dependant visa". Some embassies and Immigration will insist that you, as the main careholder, has applied for a Non-Imm-O/A visa (instead for a Non-Imm-O visa)
Jan ******************
Jan ******************
If you want to stay for a year you can apply for a one year Non O-A visa at home with proof of income/pension equal to 65K baht a month or funds equal to 800K baht.

For the Non O-A visa you’ll need a mandatory health insurance covering minimum 100K USD, a health certificate and a police check up as well.
Dena ********
Dena ********
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@Jan *****************
I have the 65k monthly & he has 800k baht. Would that work?
Dena ********
Dena ********
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Thank you. Very helpful information!
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
@Dena *******
are you from a country, whose embassy in Thailand still issues "income affidavits"? If you are from the U.K., from the U.S.A. or Australia, you CANNOT use the income method for the financial proof in the first year of a "Retirement Extension of Stay"
Asokā **********
Asokā **********
@Dena *******
you can also get it inside thailand and avoid the health insurance request -
Jan ******************
Jan ******************
@Dena *******
Where du you currently stay? Just want to check out the requirements at the embassy that serves you.

This is two alternative separate options or requirements to qualify for a one year Non O-A so it should work very well that one provides documentation of income a the other one funds.
Gerald ********
Gerald ********
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Gerald ********
Gerald ********
Is your Wife Thai, if not think it's not the right visa, read this from an agent. I may be wrong and I will be corrected if I am,🫣
Dena ********
Dena ********
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@Gerald *******
We are already married & not Thai.
Gordon *******
Gordon *******
What's your ages.

Have to 50+
Dena ********
Dena ********
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@Gordon ******
We are over 50
Gordon *******
Gordon *******
Graham ******
Graham ******
800k each as it's 2 individual visas unless you can get a trailing spouse visa at home before you travel

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