Answered2 months ago
Do you need 800,000 baht in the bank for 2 or 3 months before applying for a visa extension in Thailand?
Have asked a visa agent and they couldn't answer what I think is a simple question. Do you have to have 800,000 baht in the bank 2 months or 3 months before you apply for a visa extension, thankyou
Answer summary
The general consensus is that you need to have 800,000 baht in your bank account for at least 2 months prior to applying for a visa extension in Thailand. However, some suggest maintaining this amount for 3 months for additional safety, as rules can vary by immigration office. It's recommended to verify with the specific immigration office you plan to visit for complete accuracy.
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Matteo *******
I believe its their business to help you obtain a visa and not give out free advice or information. Just Sayin!
Vic *****
If immigration anything like Malaysia they have different advice same person different day and different advice from officer sat next to them ? Copy this copy that blue colour green colour motorise this and that then they don’t bother with them it’s just to pay all the hangers on to grease many palms
Julian *******
depends on the office. phang nga want 3 months before and 3 months afterc
Dan *******
I put 80bucks in a Thai bank for 3 months. When I took the bank statement into immigration I just drew in the extra zeros.
No Problem
( don't try this, it's a joke)
No Problem
( don't try this, it's a joke)
Robert ********
2 months before and 3 after
Robert *******
Just ask immigration
They are great these days
Rules are changing
They are great these days
Rules are changing
Lydia ***********
I would definitely do 3 months. Forget about the 800,000. Just keep it there always.
Neil ********
If first extension then it would be nigh on impossible to have the money in the bank for 3 months!
Martin ********
All depends on each other circumstances.
Jørgen ********
it used to be 2 months for first time you apply, and 3 month all other times.
I BELIVE that it is now 2 months every time but depend a bit on the immigration.
The 2 months first time, is so you have 1 month to get a bank account, and deposit the money, during the 3 months you get originally when you get the NO from your home country.
I BELIVE that it is now 2 months every time but depend a bit on the immigration.
The 2 months first time, is so you have 1 month to get a bank account, and deposit the money, during the 3 months you get originally when you get the NO from your home country.
Alan **********
Agents are getting looked at !
All could come on Top soon .
If you have the money 💰 you don't need agents
All could come on Top soon .
If you have the money 💰 you don't need agents
Jean ************
Ask your immigration provincial office. I used to depend on many immigrations. And each had its own rules (from one to four months).
Sarick **********
Bkk office: 2 months before and 3 months after your last year renewal. They literally underline on your bankbook copies, the date you renewed last year. The n they scroll down to see if any point during the years money has been below 800k or not.
Anthony *************
65,000 baht a month instead of 800,000 in bank account if u don’t have 65,000 a month coming in a month what in gods name are u moving to Thailand for
Andy ********
It’s very clear on the application form
Tim **********
Ask your local immigration office - it is 2 months here in Phuket but friends in other provinces need it 3 months before hand.
Stew *********
Check with your Immigration Office you plan on using. Although there are set rules, But each office has it's own Rules which supersedes anything else....
James *******
2 months first time , extension 3 months. Maybe some say you can do 2 months before for the extension but why risk it.
Malcolm **********
For the first application it is 2 months and what I've been told by an immigration officer in Pattaya (years ago) is that for all future applications it's 3 months but I have seen posts on this site where people have said that they have been told it's 2 months for both.
Eric **********
2 before 3 after
Patrick ***********
800k 2 before 3 after, 400k the remaining 9 months
Sue **********
I am rather surprised that a visa agent didn‘t know
Neil ***********
I got my retirement visa and my money was only in the bank bank for 2 months
Marianne ********
It's 2 months in most if not all Immigration offices.
Ask the specific one you will be going to be 100% sure.
I think people get confused by the 2 months before, and 3 months after, and mix the numbers.
Ask the specific one you will be going to be 100% sure.
I think people get confused by the 2 months before, and 3 months after, and mix the numbers.
Dave ******
2 months
Allan *********
Also check the website
Steve *******
2 months for the 1st application
Gamie *********
Given up it’s really shite now we going Bali so easy and nicer beaches
Andy ********
As others have said it really depends which imigration mine is petchubun. Only two months required. It's also very difficult to have money in for three months being as that is all of your entry visa
Tomas *******
Every Immigration has its own rules
John **********
It depends, officially it's 2 months but some immigration offices want to see the funds in place for 3 months for all but the 1st extension of stay
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