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Is it acceptable for the funds for a Thai retirement visa renewal to be deposited locally or must they come from abroad?

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Aug 12, 2023
3 years ago
Manny *********
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Retirement visa renewal question.

Requirement is to maintain 800,000 THB balance in the bank. Is it okay if the money is deposited to your account from within Thailand. Or should it come from abroad?

Thanks for your answers.
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The question concerns the requirements for maintaining the 800,000 THB balance in a bank account for the renewal of a retirement visa in Thailand. Responses indicate that funds can be deposited locally or come from abroad, with no strict rule on this for the renewal process. However, for the initial visa application, some immigration offices may require proof of overseas transfer. It's important to note that requirements can vary by immigration office.
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Suzanne ******
How can u open a thai bank account without being in Thailand, is that possible?
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Suzanne ******
Ok thanks for this info
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Manny *********
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@Suzanne ******
 not posssible.
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Andy ********
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 unfortunately this is not possible.
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Tony *********
It doesn't matter.
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Brandon ************
To apply for the initial 90 day non-O visa in Thailand, most offices require proof that the money was transferred from overseas.

For the 1 year extension this normally is not a requirement but again it may vary from immigration office to office.
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 how can that be proved if I dud various deposits over time and there's been both inflows and outflows.
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 that's between you, your bank, and the immigration office.
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Bright ****
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 Is this 800k THB deposit can be attached with spouse as well?
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Phil *********
@Bright ***
 No. Sole name.
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@Phil ********
 Thanks.
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 I don't know what you mean by attached
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Daniel ************
can be both ... no rule on that
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