How does the new financial condition from March 1 affect non O-A visas acquired outside Thailand?

Non-Immigrant Visa O-A Financial Requirements Thailand Immigration Visa Regulations Extension of Stay Thai Consulate Retirement Visa

Feb 17, 2019

6 years ago

Pedro **********

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Tod/Robert/others, to the best of your knowledge, how does the New financial condition (from march1) affect the non O-A acquired outside thailand.? Basically, would the holder of this O-A need to show 400,000 baht in  a Thai bamk.  All seem a bit cloudy.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The recent financial condition changes as of March 1 do not affect Non-Immigrant O-A visas obtained outside of Thailand. Holders of O-A visas, acquired from Thai consulates, are not required to deposit any specific amount, such as 400,000 baht, into a Thai bank account. The requirements set by the Royal Thai Police Immigration Office do not apply to those acquired from abroad. However, it's crucial to note that the conditions for extensions of stay within Thailand are different and unrelated to O-A visa requirements.

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Robert *******

And as it is clear that there is no relation in requirements of the Non Immigrant O-A visa you get from an Thai Consulate and the Extension of Stay you get inside Thailand at the Immigration Office I close the commenting. I understand many things get the easy names, but as we try to explain many times, the rules, regulations and requirements are totally different. If one thing change in this case the Extension of Stay it is only for that Extension of Stay and not for all other so called "retirement" visas or Extensions of Stay based on other reasons.

6 years ago

Thomas *****

Okay. I am going to the States in April. I have an extension of stay based on being over 50. Have had for 2 years. Can I in the States still get a Non immigrant O-A Visa at the Thai Consult in Chicago. Thanks

6 years ago

James ********

If I were you I would apply via the Los Angeles Thai Consulate. I did as have others and very friendly.

6 years ago

James ********

VII. Retirement in Thailand (O-A visa), the applicant must be at least 50 years old and must submit documents as follows :

documentation showing proof of retirement.

bank statement or monthly/year income.

a copy of the applicant’s criminal record from the local police department.

a certificate of health.

*These documents must be certified by a Notary Public and certify true signature of the notary public by the Secretary of State.

6 years ago

James ********

Thomas Day yes.

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6 years ago

Robert *******

If you meet all of their requirements I would say you can.

6 years ago

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Robert *******

You try to compare two total different things, a Non Immigrant O-A visa which you can only buy at a Thai Consulate in the country at your residence and an Extension of Stay based on being over 50 years of age which you can only can get at an Immigration Office inside the country.

6 years ago

Pedro **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

That's great. Just thought that when it came time to do the 90 reporting at the immigration office, they may challenge you to show financial balance.

6 years ago

James ********

@Gunmetal ******

no they will not.

6 years ago

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James ********

Robert *******

Requirements of the Royal Thai Police Immigration Office inside Thailand does not affect the requirements of the under Ministry of Foreign affairs Thai Consulates abroad.

6 years ago

James ********

No change in O-A if obtained in your home country. No funds need be deposited or received in a Thai bank account.

6 years ago

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James ********

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