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Does the source of income matter when applying for a 90-day Non-O visa at the Thai embassy?

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I will be using the Washington DC Thai embassy to apply for a 90-day Non-O visa soon after I retire at the end of May. One requirement is the following:

"Recent bank statement for the last three months showing the applicant's name and ending balance of no less than $30,000 or proof of monthly income of not less than $2,500/month) along with the current bank statement showing incoming income."

I will not have a $30k balance when I apply for the visa. And the monthly income shown in may bank account will be from my current employer (not SS and pension)

Will it matter where the income came from?
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The individual plans to apply for a 90-day Non-O visa at the Thai embassy in Washington DC after retirement. A requirement is to provide a recent bank statement showing a balance of $30,000 or proof of monthly income of at least $2,500. The applicant will not meet the $30,000 balance but will show income from their employer. A community member suggests that the source of income does not matter as long as it can be proven, though to extend stay in Thailand, additional requirements apply.
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As long as you can show the income you should be fine, doesn't matter where it comes from. However to get the 12 months extension of stay inside Thailand you will need to open a Thai bank account and transfer in a minimum of 800k baht within the first few weeks as it needs to be in the account for 2 full calendar months before you apply for the extension

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