How long before retirement application must the 800k be in an account for a visa extension in Thailand?

Jun 20, 2024
5 months ago
Lynnette *******
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How long before retirement application does 800k have to be in account? When changing reason for 1 year extension . I saved the instructions and can't find them. πŸ˜†
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The general requirement for having 800,000 baht in your account before applying for a retirement visa extension is typically two months, although some offices may stipulate a three-month requirement. For converting a visa to a NON-O visa, there is generally no specific timeframe, except in places like Jomtien where a two-month seasoning may be necessary. There was a concern raised about potential taxation of the initial 800,000 baht. Additionally, one user expressed frustration with group moderation regarding immigration questions.
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Lynnette *******
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Now to find someone in Phuket to help. At least it seems change of reason for extension from extension of married to retirement, is possible.
Randy ******
FUCK YOU ADMINISTRATOR FOR NOT POSTING MY QUESTION ABOUT IMMIGRATION TO THAILAND. HOPE YOU GET DEPORTED YOURSELF ASSHOLE
Nick ************
@Randy *****
if you join this group you wont last long.
Frank **********
@Randy *****
wow, you are such an asshole.
Lynnette *******
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@Frank *********
as you can see, they are! Bizarre. Doesn't post anything and hurls abuse because his non existent post wasn't visible. Lol.
Randy ******
@Frank *********
πŸ†πŸ’‹
Frank **********
@Randy *****
back at ya.
Brandon ************
@Randy *****
well seeing as you've never posted to this group, you might want to take your ranting to the correct group.
Bill **********
Is the initial K800 000 likely to be taxed from this year ?
Lynnette *******
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@Bill *********
no idea. Don't think that's a worry at the moment.
Steve *******
Safest to be at least 3
Lynnette *******
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@Steve ******
thanks I'll suggest he checks in Phuket. Might need to show transfer from abroad too. So he's lots to check.
Brandon ************
Most offices is 2 full months before you will apply for the extension. Some may require 3 months. This is for the extension.

For converting to non-O there is no seasoning requirement except at Jomtien and maybe a couple others that requires 2 months.
Ali ************
@Brandon ***********
hi again do you know if Hua Hun IO has a seasoning of 800,000? The thing is I am near to buying a condo where I rent. If I buy it my cash can't be seasoned for more than a month.
Brandon ************
@Ali ***********
I don't know. You can go there and ask them for their handout of requirements. That would state if there's a seasoning requirement.
Lynnette *******
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@Brandon ***********
ok. Thanks. I thought it was. Bit of a problem for someone who's on extension based on marriage, and wife wants divorce just before they are 50 and almost due to apply for extension. 😑
Brandon ************
@Lynnette ******
won't matter much. Even if they get the extension done it's invalid the day the marriage is officially ended. You can't ride out the rest of the year on the extension.
Lynnette *******
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@Brandon ***********
there's a child of 12 to consider. The house is rented with funds from his family. No reason they can't make a plan after September to change reason for 1 year extension to retirement then get divorced?
Brandon ************
@Lynnette ******
can change at the time of extension. Should technically be able to change if there's a divorce as well but would need to discuss with the immigration office to see if they're on board with the idea.
Lynnette *******
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@Brandon ***********
does it need to come in lump sum with evidence from abroad? Family will try and raise it. He's got half already ( 400,000) for his annual extension.
Brandon ************
@Lynnette ******
extension does not usually have this requirement. But each immigration office may be different
Lynnette *******
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@Brandon ***********
yes. I'll tell him to check with Phuket.
Lynnette *******
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@Brandon ***********
so maybe if she agrees to the extension based on marriage, and him then changing to retirement extension once money is seasoned and a divorce after that, would it be feasible? The renewal is due sept and he's 50 in September. What a mess. 🀦
Brandon ************
Lynnette *******
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@Brandon ***********
if using an agent this year, does that tie the person to using the agent every year? They say they use their sponsorship funds, but if he has the money already they wouldn't need to do this. It's help with the actual process he needs most of all. I'll talk to the agents recommended here. Thanks for your help.
Brandon ************
@Lynnette ******
you need to find an agent that will take them to the correct immigration office and walk them through everything. Not an agent that takes the passport and comes back with a stamp. Because that stamp could be from anywhere and that's where the issues would start
Lynnette *******
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@Brandon ***********
maybe someone on here who's used them will know. I got the link off the feature pinned at the top of the page.
Lynnette *******
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@Brandon ***********
ah. Then that wont work. He's in Phuket. They did say they could do it and didn't mention there was an issue with Phuket.
Brandon ************
@Lynnette ******
they will have him send his passport to Bangkok
Lynnette *******
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@Brandon ***********
that wont happen. He won't send passport away.
Lynnette *******
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@Brandon ***********
it's the visa/people who manage this page. I hope they are legitimate.
Lynnette *******
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Lynnette *******
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@Brandon ***********
thanks. Feel sorry for the son. He's a great kid.
Lynnette *******
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@Brandon ***********
yes. That's a point. He needs time for family to raise the extra money to put in account. So it's seasoned. But don't think anyone's got the extra cash spare.
Lynnette *******
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@Brandon ***********
he's due to extend on basis of marriage. Been married 12 years. I believe, he does not need to agree to the divorce and hes suggested they come to an agreement for a time ahead ( 50 in September) once funds are seasoned.
Brandon ************
@Lynnette ******
he can resist the divorce sure, but might have trouble bringing his spouse to the immigration office, and what if they do a home visit? πŸ˜…
Lynnette *******
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@Brandon ***********
no idea. I'm going to talk to her.
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