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Is it necessary for the 400K Baht to originate from a foreign bank for the marriage visa in Thailand?

Marriage Visa Thai Visa Rules Visa Extensions Bank Statements Financial Requirements for Visa Immigration Policies Thailand

May 17, 2025

2 days ago

Divya **********

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Marriage Visa: Is it required that the 400K Baht needs to be sent from a foreign bank, and do you need a certificate from bank that the money has been transferred from a foreign account?

How long do I need to wait before I can spend this 400K Baht "after" I've already got the 1 year extension?

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The community discussed whether the 400,000 Baht required for a Thai marriage visa must be transferred from a foreign bank. It was clarified that proof of international transfer is not necessary; the amount must simply be in the account for at least two full months before applying for an extension. Users noted that once the extension is approved, the money can be accessed, and suggestions included maintaining the funds in the account for longer for peace of mind.

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Richard *************

400,000 ??? For what

a day ago

Jeremy ********

It basically has to stay in there for the length of your marriage visa and all renewals…good luck

2 days ago

Wannikea *********

@Jeremy *******

not true, only needs to be in an account 2 months before an extension, it can be fully withdrawn and replaced 2 months before the next extension.

2 days ago

Jeremy ********

@Wannikea ********

let’s be honest…95% of the people in the world don’t have a $2,000 emergency fund…so if you’re in that 95% then yes it needs to be in there forever…most retirees and married people are living the skint life over here knowing that the money they can’t touch is their life savings and if they touch it they won’t get the extension..:so please tell me more

a day ago

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Jeremy ********

Daniel *******

I went through this and was advised to have a bit more if I could, though it was a few years ago. But also getting a stamped certificate from the bank helps too, I think. Good luck. And putting for three months also helps. Basically do what they want but if you can go further back or have more or certify more strongly than that’s good.

2 days ago

Nongnuch ********

for the application to the 90-days visa outside or inside Thailand, the money just needs to sit in the account. For the application to the "1-year extension of stay based on being married to a Thai wife", on the day you apply you need the bank statement that the money has been in the account since 2 months. There is no requirement to show any proof of origin

2 days ago

Brandon ************

Not required to show international transfer for marriage visa or extension. But it needs to be in your bank for 2 full months before applying for an extension.

You can use the money as soon as you finish the "under consideration" period and get the full extension stamp in your passport.

2 days ago

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Brandon ************

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Can I source the required 400,000 baht from Thailand for my O visa spouse extension?

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