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Do you need to have your 800k baht seasoned for 60 days before applying for a Non-O visa in Thailand?

Non-O visa 800k baht requirement Thai visa rules bank account requirements visa application process seasoning funds

Tod *********

asked Jun 6, 2023

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Joann Bruton Tarkington

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Does your 800k have to be seasoned 60 days prior to applying for an O visa inside Thailand. I know it has to stay in the account afterward

Edited to reflect the O/P meant an O visa not an OA :)

Answer summary

The conversation discusses the requirement of having 800,000 baht banked in a Thai bank account when applying for a Non-O visa. It clarifies that only certain locations like Jomtien require these funds to be seasoned for 60 days prior to application, while most offices only require the funds to be present on the application date. Additionally, details on funds management post-application are provided, highlighting that the amount must be maintained in the account for specific periods.

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Ellie *******

Seems OP got her answers and is prepared well. Good luck with your application. Let one of the moderators to re-open if you have anything related to this post. Or make a new post, please.

3 years ago

Joann ********************

I meant O

3 years ago

Joann ********************

Yes that’s no problem. Next year will use the 65,000 monthly transfer. I’ve been doing that since February

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Joann *******************

Don't forget to keep your balance 800K for 3 months after the year extension is granted and more than 400K for the rest of the year until your second year's extension application is approved.

3 years ago

Joann ********************

@Ellie ******

yes I plan on it. Probably won’t touch the 800k

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Joann *******************

i edited the post and my responses..

What office will you use for your application?

3 years ago

Joann ********************

@Tod ********

Jomtien

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Joann *******************

, then as per

@T**

's first comment, You need to have your funds in your bank account for TWO months for each time when you apply for both an initial in-country Non-O visa based on retirement and the year extension following

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Joann *******************

Well that makes all the difference in the world 😛 🙂

You definitely need to check with YOUR immigration office as far as what they want,

As I said, I believe only Jomtien requires the 2 month seasoning on the 800K baht banked money method when applying for the initial 90 day non-O visa

BUT with that being said

there are over 80 offices so check with yours well before you will want to apply to make sure you don't come off the rails

3 years ago

Tod *********

For the 800K baht banked money method to apply for the initial 90 day Non-O visa

AFAIK only Jomtien requires those funds to be in a thai bank account in your name only for 2 months before you apply.

Most offices only require you to show the funds in the account on the date you apply (Bangkok requires you show the funds originated from abroad)

The seasoning for the year extension is 800K baht in the bank 2 months before you apply, keep the 800K baht in the account for 3 months after the extension is granted and then the balance can't go below 400K baht the rest of the year

3 years ago