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Is 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account sufficient for a married couple applying for a retirement visa in Thailand?
Good day,
I hope you can answer this question I have as I've looked online but find the answers to be a little vague.
My wife and I are thinking of retirement in Thailand. We are both from South Africa. I understand that there has to be 800 000 baht in a Thai bank account, however is that per person or would that be okay for a married couple to secure a retirement visa?
Thank you so much for any advice.
I hope you can answer this question I have as I've looked online but find the answers to be a little vague.
My wife and I are thinking of retirement in Thailand. We are both from South Africa. I understand that there has to be 800 000 baht in a Thai bank account, however is that per person or would that be okay for a married couple to secure a retirement visa?
Thank you so much for any advice.
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A couple from South Africa is inquiring whether the requirement of having 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account for securing a retirement visa applies per person, or if it is sufficient for just one account for both spouses. Responses indicate that only one 800,000 baht is required in the name of one person, allowing the other spouse to apply as a trailing spouse.
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Hopefully the post's I have shared with you .... and others which will pop up to read using the search tool....helps you understand what needs to be done for you to obtain the Non O Retirement Visa and the one year extension of stay ... with SPOUSE as a TRAILING SPOUSE .. Only One 800,000 Thai baht in a Thai bank account in the name of one person.
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