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How can I meet the income criteria for a retirement visa in Thailand without embassy proof of income?
Jun 5, 2025
3 days ago
Steven ********
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
With the US Embassy no longer providing proof of income for the retirement visa in Thailand, individuals can still meet the income criteria by maintaining 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account for the initial non-O visa and its first extension. Alternatively, you can begin transferring at least 65,000 baht monthly to your Thai bank account during the first year. After establishing 12 months of such transfers, you can then use this as proof of income for subsequent extensions.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
