How can I prove a 12-month deposit of 65,000 Thai Baht in a Thai bank if I just arrived?

Mar 27, 2022
3 years ago
Mark *******
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Hi all, read the following for O Visa "Incase of Income, provide a 12-month bank statement showing a regular monthly deposit of 65,000 Thai Baht into a Thai bank account and a certified bank letter by your Embassy in Thailand". How can you provide proof of 12mobtgs deposit in Thai bank if you've just arrived?
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The inquiry discusses how to provide proof of a 12-month deposit of 65,000 Thai Baht for the O Visa in Thailand if one has just arrived. Responses clarify that it is impossible to provide this proof immediately, as applicants typically must show a bank statement reflecting the deposits over time. Suggestions include applying for a short-term Non-O visa initially, opening a bank account, and considering an education visa (Ed visa) to gain time to meet the financial requirements for the O Visa.
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Michael ******
Where did you read you have to supply certified bank letter ?
Terary **********
" and a certified bank letter by your Embassy in Thailand" You have to get a letter from your Embassy?
Nick *******
A work around would be to get a Non O (3 months) and open a bank account and then apply for an Ed-Visa (12 months). This will give you 15 months to transfer 65k baht pm into your account. Once your Ed visa expires, you can apply for a visa based on retirement and use that 15 months proof of funds, for your application.
Tod *********
@Nick ******
good except can't get an ED visa extension off a Non-O visa entry :/
Nick *******
@Tod ********
2 month TV + 30 days ok?
Tod *********
@Nick ******
not a problem doing that at all 🙂
Mark *******
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@Nick ******
When transferring 65k into your account, you're allowed to draw down on it?
Nick *******
@Mark ******
Yes because the 65k are minimum funds that immigration deem are needed to demonstrate you can sustain a lifestyle while retired in Thailand.

Do not miss a months transfer or you’ll be back to square one and have to start the 12 month process again.
Mark *******
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@Nick ******
Interesting, education visa?
Nick *******
@Mark ******
Yes, you can study Thai as a second language or Muay Thai if you’re into fitness on an Ed Visa. Do not think you can enrol and not turn up, you MUST attend the classes scheduled or immigration will revoke the visa.
Kool *******
You can't if you just arrived. That is why there is also showing bt800,000 in your Thai bank account that was deposited from an overseas source.
John **********
You can't. For the initial Non-O inside Thailand (if you plan getting that) you need to transfer in 800k from overseas and then you can also use that for the first annual extension. Use that time to build up your monthly transfers. Unless of course ones embassy provides an income affidavit (UK doesn't)
Andrea ********
I think this is for the yearly extension not the initial application.
Leonard *********
Good question! I’d like to know the answer to this obvious conundrum too. Helpful replies (as opposed to the sneering know all’s) would be appreciated!
Soeren **********
You can't so you can't get the visa
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