Is it necessary for the 400,000 baht required for a marriage extension visa in Thailand to be shown as coming from abroad?

Dec 7, 2022
2 years ago
Ken *******
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Does the 400,000 baht in the bank for an extension due to marriage to a Thai National have to show its come from abroad?
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The 400,000 baht required in the bank for an extension due to marriage to a Thai national does not have to be shown as coming from abroad. This applies to both the initial 90-day NON-O visa based on marriage and the yearly extension. There is some flexibility regarding bank accounts, as some immigration offices accept joint accounts, but it's advisable to verify with local immigration to ensure compliance.
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Nick **********
Saves me asking same question
@Ken ******
.makes life easier😎also may i ask is a joint account ok too
Ellie *******
@Nick *********
, check with your local immigration office. Some accept joint accounts, and some don't prefer. Remember, you need to double the balance in a joint account under your name and another person.
James ********
James ********
Tod *********
nope, there is no requirement to show the the 400K baht banked money method came from overseas for either the initial 90 day Non-O visa based on marriage OR the yearly extension based on marriage
Ken *******
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@T**
thank you :-)
Sunan ***************
@Tod ********
Ohhhh! My lawyer in Hua-Hin told me it must be an international transfert. The proof is on the bank book! 🤔
Sunan ***************
OK. 😎
James ********
@Sunan **************
listen to what
@Tod ********
said... He is correct 💯
Tod *********
@Sunan **************
not based on marriage to thai there is no requirement the 400K baht banked money method comes from abroad.
Lewis ******
@Tod ********
was this ever a requirement? I thought it was, lots of people posting here think it is... maybe we've all been confused and are thinking of the retirement visa?
Tod *********
@Lewis *****
nope, never was, it is a requirement at SOME OFFICES to get the 90 day Non-O based on retirement that the banked money has to come from abroad.
Lewis ******
@Tod ********
strange. I had heard so much about it needing to be coming from overseas, needing that special code showing on your book bank etc... Good to know 🙂
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