Does American embassy notarize income from abroad for 65,000baht requirement for retiremnt visa?
If yes, doesnit need to go in for 12 months prior, or is that only if your embassy doesnt certify those funds?
On a side note im turning 50 in a year and want to do the easiest route to getring that type of visa…..
Side question: if i do have to deposit for 12 months prior, couldni spend the money after each monthly deposit? Ornwouldnit need to sit in there for specific amount if time?
Thanks!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The American embassy does not notarize income for the 65,000 baht per month requirement for a retirement visa. This income must be proven through bank deposits rather than documentation from the embassy. For the retirement visa, the Thai authorities require either a bank account with at least 800,000 baht or proof of monthly transfers amounting to 65,000 baht for 12 months prior to the application, which cannot be spent until the required period has passed. If you choose the monthly transfer method, you could potentially stay in Thailand using a tourist visa while you build the necessary transfer history.
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