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Do you need to prove you have 800,000 THB when applying for the O-A visa in Thailand?

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Jul 6, 2025

8 days ago

Brian *********

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When you complete the o -a visa do you need to prove you have 800000. Sorry if this has already been asked. Just need to get finance sorted.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, for the O-A visa application, you need to prove that you have a minimum of 800,000 THB in a bank account. This can be any bank account worldwide in your sole name. However, for the subsequent extension of stay after two years on a Non-O/A visa, the funds must be held in a Thai bank account for a minimum of 2 months, and some immigration offices may ask for 3 months. Additionally, health insurance is required for this visa.

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Francois ********

U need health insurance

LMG. Thai ins qualifies

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7 days ago

Brian *********

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Thanks it seemed funny to ask at application then again when you extend in Thailand.👍

7 days ago

Nongnuch ********

Brian Johnson. . . For the application to the O/A visa, the minimum of equivalent 800,000 THB can be on any bank account in the World as long as you prove the account is in your sole name

For the application to the “1-year Extension of the Stay Permit” after the second year out of a Non-Imm-O/A visa, your need proof of a minimum of 800,000 THB on a Thai bank account in your sole name,

and you need the bank letter (statement) that the money has been in your Thai bank account for 2 months (some rogue Immigrations ask for 3 months)

8 days ago

Brian *********

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@Nongnuch *******

Thanks Nongnuch just wanted to clarify that information as it can be a little confusing at times.

7 days ago

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Brian *********

Graham ******

Yes but check the website of the Embassy where you will be applying for their specific requiremenys

8 days ago

Brian *********

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@Graham *****

Hi Graham yes l did that it just seems funny to ask on application and then prove it again when in Thailand. Just wanted to make sure. Thanks for your reply.

7 days ago

Graham ******

@Brian ********

The Extension of Stay is a new application each year not a continuation of your Visa or previous Extension

7 days ago

Bob **********

@Brian ********

if your on a OA visa you won’t need to show funds until year 3 if you do it right unfortunately you’ll need insurance which isn’t a very good policy you can start bringing in the 65k a month and not need the 800k

7 days ago

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Bob **********

Henrik *****

Use search.

8 days ago

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Henrik *****

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