How can I legally transfer 800k baht to a Thai bank account for my Non-O visa?

Thai visa Non-O visa 800,000 baht requirement bank account US military disability pension visa agents expat advice financial requirements

Oct 8, 2024

9 days ago

Kace *******

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i want to do things the most legal way possible. i have a US military disability pension of $4,100 monthly and have bank app showing more than 5 years of deposit of US Treasury checks into my account. i also have Veterans Affairs statements of my disability status as 100% permanent. i have only $15,000 in the bank but of course i can easily save half of that each month. how should i proceed to put the 800k baht into the bank?

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The user seeks advice on how to legally deposit 800,000 baht into a Thai bank account, given their circumstances of receiving a US military disability pension. Comments emphasize that to meet the bank requirement for the Non-O visa, the funds must be in the Thai bank account for at least two months before applying for a one-year extension. It's noted that while the user has proven income, initial visa applications often require a lump sum deposit in Thailand. Suggestions include consulting with visa agents and exploring options for transferring money from the US.

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Henrik *****

Take control of your new life, don’t use agents ever.

8 days ago

Evan *******

Contract

@Nova *************************

they will do everything at a good price

8 days ago

Advance *********

Check out the new DTV visa.

8 days ago

Kace *******

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@Advance ********

that was my plan coming here but for medical reasons. but it seems much more complicated and less guaranteed. however i will be going to Bumrungrad to schedule further appointments. i already had 2 procedures there last november and spent about $9000 then. i will gather all my paperwork then and try for the dtv while simultaneously banking the 800k baht for switching to retirement non o. does that sound doable?

8 days ago

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Tom **********

If you are 50 yrs old, go with the non AO visa. No need for money in their bank. Use the Thai embassy near you for visa. We sent all papers and passports, got approved in two weeks from downunder.

8 days ago

Kace *******

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@Tom *********

first of all i live in thailand already. second, US embassy does not confirm pension for whatever stupid reason. so, thailand seems to require large money in the bank or bribes from visa agencies. i will arrange to put money in the bank.

8 days ago

Tom **********

@Kace ******

good for you. I didn't say ANYTHING about U.S. embassy so strike 1. Didn't say ANYTHIBG about confirmation of pension so strike 2. You absolutely have an attitude issue so strike 3.

8 days ago

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Tom **********

Suzanne ******

Go to ecuador it's cheaper

8 days ago

Kace *******

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@Suzanne *****

no thanks. i avoid all the cocaine abundant countries

8 days ago

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Kace *******

Sid *******

If you’d really like to get to Asia go to Cambodia and hang out for awhile . Siem Reap is a nice place. You can get a one year Visa there for 300. USD, no other financial requirements. Gives you time to build up your U.S. Bank Account. Once you get enough money in your U.S. account if you still want to live in Thailand you can then come here on Visa Exempt and start the Non O Retirement Visa process.

8 days ago

Kace *******

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@Sid ******

i just spent a year in phnom penh. btw, my retirement visa there was $200 not $300. it is always a fall back option.

8 days ago

Dennis *********

@Kace ******

a year I PP. You should have save like $2000 per month unless living lavishly. In one year should have had $2400. We lived(2 people) for $1200 per month. I like the siem reap idea for you. Give you time to build more savings and maybe the exchange rate improves. Then do the 800 baht in bank route. Or get a agent now. Many do.

Vietnam is an option too for awhile to build funds just need to bounce every 3 months

7 days ago

Kace *******

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@Dennis ********

i did save that but i spent it at bumrungrad hospital in bkk and sending money to my son in philippines plus saved again $12 k it’s in my bank now plus last month check

7 days ago

David *******

@Kace ******

go as a tourist , then after a couple visa runs get a one year Ed visa 🤔. Keep saving over that time.

7 days ago

Kace *******

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@David ******

go where as a tourist? thi ngai?

7 days ago

Dennis *********

@Kace ******

I didn’t know about surgery ok. Then you did well. One more year in Cambodia would do the trick

7 days ago

Kace *******

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@Dennis ********

nah to cambodia. was having chest pains and difficulty breathing there. it all went away the very first day here in pattaya. the air is much cleaner and so is the weed. the view from my balcony ( lanai) here is ocean in cambodia the view was other buildings. i pay $325 less per month here and easily walk to jomtien night market for dinner. next time i move it will be France for snowboarding and visiting museums and of course restaurants. then back to my native ‘Oahu.

7 days ago

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Michael **********

are u older than 50? that's a dealbreaker

8 days ago

Mike *********

@Kace ******

I sent you a private message about a group for US military vets living here in Thailand.

8 days ago

Mike *********

@Brian *****

8 days ago

Kace *******

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@Mike ********

is filled out the form twice and was denied the first time. the supposed dq was for not answering all the questions. i double checked and yes i did answer ALL the questions. submitted again so we will see.

8 days ago

Mike *********

@Kace ******

checking with the admin now

8 days ago

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Mike *********

Joe *********

@Mike ********

Mike, share with me also?

8 days ago

Mike *********

@Joe ********

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8 days ago

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Mike *********

Lisa ****************

@Mike ********

would you mind sharing the group info with me? I am also a U.S. military vet living in Thailand. Thanks! 🙏

8 days ago

Mike *********

@Lisa ***************

I sent it in private message as well in case this gets limited by this group’s rules

8 days ago

Mike *********

@Lisa ***************

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8 days ago

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Mike *********

Simon *******

If your in HH REPLY and I will send you some details

8 days ago

Simon *******

Do it with a good agent it’s cheep and easy no hassle 👍

8 days ago

Simon *******

Are you in HH ? Bull black ?

6 days ago

Bill *******

@Simon ******

No Pattaya

5 days ago

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Bill *******

Simon *******

Are you in Hua Hin ?

6 days ago

Bill *******

@Simon ******

And who might this be and how much including the mandatory renewals???

7 days ago

David *******

@Bill ******

My mate pays 25,000 year for his retirement visa.

7 days ago

Bill *******

@David ******

That's cheap. Would you please get me info. Thank you.

7 days ago

Simon *******

@Bill ******

are you in hh ?

6 days ago

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Simon *******

Kate *******

You don’t need to, it’s the lump sum OR regular income, not both.

8 days ago

Mike *********

@Kate ******

not for his initial request. Unless he has already had 13 months of deposits before he applies for the initial 90 day Non -O. If you are in country and from the US then the 800,000 deposit in Thai bank account is the only way to meet the financial requirements.

8 days ago

Kate *******

@Mike ********

if it’s his pension then he will have historical deposits to show on statements.

8 days ago

Lisa ****************

@Kate ******

but they have to be deposits into a Thai bank account…

8 days ago

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Lisa ****************

Frank **********

From one veteran to another. Thank you for your service.

9 days ago

Mark *********

hire an agent, I'm assuming you're in Thailand? I would get into my Google maps application and call all the agents asking them how much it is to open an account and use one. The days of opening an account with the bank on a 60-day Visa from my perspective are done.

9 days ago

Perry **********

*****

us$$ your almost there

9 days ago

Jeff ********

You don't have to

Talk to a good visa agent

9 days ago

Kenny ******************

@Jeff *******

There are fo many in Pattaya.

7 days ago

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Kenny ******************

Mike *********

Dtv

9 days ago

Linhof *********

@Kace ******

hit the pavement and try to open a bank account

9 days ago

Frank ********

Did you apply for ssdi?

9 days ago

John **********

You put the 800k baht into the thai bank by transferring it from your home bank. If you're using it to apply for the 90 day Non-O visa inside Thailand there is no seasoning required (other than in jomtien I believe). For the 12 months extension of stay the 800k baht must be in your thai bank 2 months before you apply, must remain there for 3 months after and can't drop below 400k baht at any point

9 days ago

Kool *******

What age are you? Immigration doesn't care about anything you listed, except that you have the equivalent of bt800,000 in your personal bank account. The US embassy no longer issues wage verification letters, and that is the only thing immigration accepts initially to meet the monthly financial requirement. After you have been on the type O visa extension for at least one year, and have had regular monthly deposits into your Thai bank account from an overseas source of at least bt65,000, then, and only then, will immigration accept the monthly deposits method, as the US embassy will not verify your income. Sorry to say this, but it is reality with immigration.

9 days ago

Kace *******

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@Kool ******

9 days ago

Kool *******

@Kace ******

initially you must have the equivalent of bt800,000 in your personal bank account. Applying in the US with that account balance will get you the initial 90 day type O visa based on retirement, and you'll have 90 days to enter Thailand once you get that. Then in Thailand you get a Thai bank account, and transfer the bt800,000 into it. After it has been in the account for at least two months then you can apply for the one year extension. You also have your pensions transferred into your account each month so that at the time of your next one year extension you have 12 months of regular deposits into your Thai bank account. Then you can change from the bulk deposit method to the monthly deposits method.

9 days ago

Kace *******

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@Kool ******

i am in Jomtien 40 days into my first

*****

9 days ago

Sean ***********************

@Kace ******

Reach out the the VFW in Pattaya for advice

9 days ago

Kool *******

@Kace ******

inside Thailand then you need the bt800,000 in a Thai bank account in your name only to start the process. As soon as it is in the account you can apply, and get the initial 90 day visa, then when the cash has been in the account for at least two months you can apply for the one year extension, but, being that you are in that town they might not let you apply for the one year extension until there is just one week left on the initial 90 day visa. They use different time frames there. If you don't have the bt800,000 then use an agent, but build your bank balance up to the bt800,000 so you can get rid of the agent at a later date, which will require you in most cases to start over completely. Most of the time you will need at least 15 days left on your visa to transfer over to a new reason, like retirement.

9 days ago

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Kool *******

Tony **********

You can prove your income from your bank statements for getting your non-o visa from your home country. However, you have to have the 800k in a Thai bank account 2 months prior to your 1yr extension. The only way around this is to pay an agent to bribe an immigration officer. Works until it doesn't.

9 days ago

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Tony **********

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