Answereda year ago
Is it true that Thai immigration will no longer accept retirement visa extensions without having 800,000 THB in a bank account?
I've been told Thai immigration are going to at some point not accept retirement visa agents getting visa extensions with retirees who don't have 800k in their accounts?
I've been told they're going to stop this but think it's just fear mongering.
Anyone hear anything about this?
I've been told they're going to stop this but think it's just fear mongering.
Anyone hear anything about this?
Answer summary
The post raises concerns about a potential change in Thai immigration policy regarding retirement visas, specifically whether retirees will no longer be able to extend their visas through agents if they do not maintain 800,000 THB in their bank accounts. Users express skepticism, calling it fear mongering, but also share anecdotal evidence of banks tightening their policies and mention the requirement of showing bank statements for visa extensions. The discussion indicates uncertainty and concern among expats about the future of visa regulations.
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Sasi ************
Realistically, how would a foreigner surviving in Thailand without that requirement amount? Sadly; the funds can withdraw thereafter. I am a Thai person, I will not and unwilling to live there with that amount, even though I have my houses fully paid for.
Thai government need to do better on weeding out disqualified foreigners/applicants .
This comment will not sits well with many, I’ll wait and see the deteriorating comments directed at me . Here we go 3 2 1…..
Thai government need to do better on weeding out disqualified foreigners/applicants .
This comment will not sits well with many, I’ll wait and see the deteriorating comments directed at me . Here we go 3 2 1…..
John **********
@Sasi ***********
I would worry about the corruption at the highest levels of government before I would worry about foreign people living and actually spending money in Thailand. 🤷♂️
Steve ****
@Sasi ***********
I agree with you. People who are stretched and play around trying to meet the 800k or 65k a month by playing games really should not have residence visas. They can’t afford it and they risk become a burden on local society
Paul ********
@Sasi ***********
Funny, many other countries do just fine without requiring foreigners to pay a blackmail fee to obtain a visa.Brown ********
OP@Sasi ***********
many of us are well funded because we invest well. Why have 800k in a low interest earning account when you can use that money to make a 💩 lot more in other investments?Sasi ************
@Brown *******
ask Thai government why can’t you make shit more with your funds. It’s not my calls.🤣 Do you want me to tag them so they aware of the shit ! I’ll be gladly to do so for you.
Sasi ************
@Brown *******
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 glad you are here, more fun!Brown ********
OP@Sasi ***********
glad you find shit so intriguingSasi ************
@Brown *******
Thanks for saying about shit!! 🤣Brown ********
OP@Sasi ***********
thanks for the awareness about your maturitySasi ************
@Brown *******
Yes, somebody was saying shit and pissed and I am laughing my … off.🤣🤣Brown ********
OP@Sasi ***********
ok so you're just taking the piss. Glad you're enjoying yourself 👍Sasi ************
@Brown *******
being mean ? Me?? No , I even offered to help you getting your own words out to the Thai government, how’s that being mean!?🤣😆😂
Brown ********
OP@Sasi ***********
why are you being mean?Sasi ************
@Brown *******
Angry!? Not at all, not me. 🧐😂Brown ********
OP@Sasi ***********
aware of what 💩? And why are you angry at me for no reason?
Naja ***********
@Sasi ***********
your country will cry when all the retired expats move to Cambodia (oh that one must hurt right now), Vietnam, etc... You might not want to see old foreigners spending their last days on Thailand, but the Thai economy has projections based on the assumption that these people will still come here.
Same like shooting in the foot over tourism.
You want only the top 10% rich retirees and tourists in your country? But you provide a 3rd world, very low budget, unprofessional and disorganized experience, full of cheap prostituses everywhere you go in public.
The latter will never appeal to the former. Never. It's a crazy pipe dream Thailand is fantasizing about.
Acting on it will only make things worse for Thailand.
If you offer trash, expect trash. Don't cry.
And 3, 2, 1... Am I blocked yet? (I know you won't want to hear this as a Thai, but it's the truth).
Sasi ************
@Naja **********
wow!! After reading a comment from Somebody who’s an expert and sooooo familiar with prostitutes I can only say wow!!! Thanks for sharing about that 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Brown ********
OP@Sasi ***********
easy. I earn passive income
Robin *******
@Sasi ***********
the problem is corruption
Wayne *******
@Sasi ***********
Rag week?Sasi ************
@Wayne ******
blocked !!
Robbie *******
@Sasi ***********
, apparently , nobody wants to play with you 🤪David *********
I definitely dont
Sasi ************
@Robbie ******
good!! Because i I am not into playing! And you are blocked!!! Don’t like wasting my valuable time with such person like yourself.David *********
@Naja **********
are you mentally challengedNaja ***********
@David ********
"you're"David *********
Your a fckwit
Gary ***********
How are you supposed to do first extension? You arrive with the 90 day one, by the time you open bank account and transfer the money you haven't got the 3 months they need
Jeremy ******
@Gary **********
2 months for first extensionGary ***********
@Jeremy *****
thanks
Stephan ***********
@Jeremy *****
And for every following extension.
John **********
@Greg **********
you're right it's not, but it is what it is. You could argue with them and piss them off or just comply with what is written in the handout they provideJohn **********
@Stephan **********
I live in Sa Kaeo
Greg ***********
@John *********
3 months before subsequent extensions is NOT part of the official police order, which means that your Immigration has pulled something out of their noses on their own. But this is Thailand- it happensStephan ***********
@John *********
May I ask which province? I've never had the money 3 month before in my account in all my years, always just 2.John **********
@Stephan **********
my immigration office wants 2 months for the 1st extension and 3 months for subsequent extensions
Jan ******************
Given the extensive crackdown currently taking place on bank accounts, it may unfortunately be more than just fear mongering
David *********
F
Max **********
I’ve just extended retirement visa and have to present my bank book to immigration in 3 months. Never required previously!!!
Brandon ************
@Max *********
is this Jomtien? They've been handing out that note that says it's required for years, but it's not actually required. Many just ignore it without any repercussions. And I assure you those using an agent at that office, or any others, don't have to return to show anything.Max **********
@Brandon ***********
I did not use agent. At the moment I am not willing to take a chance as everything with government and banking sector is unpredictable at the moment. Not much involved in presenting bank book even though the 40thb parking opposite JI is a bit of a rip off.
Chris ************
@Max *********
I had to provide this along time the letter and statements from bank. I extended in May.
Gary *************
@Chris ***********
I have had to show that I had 800,000 baht in my bank account 3 months after receiving my retirement extension. I have had to do this for the last 4 years. I go to PathumThani Immigration officeGreg ***********
@Gerry *****
yepp! I use to call it "my valet of parking for living in a place where everything costs less than half than in my home country"
Gerry ******
@Mark *******
IV had the 800k in the bank for twenty years already.i don't look on it as money to spend, it's the cost of living here.Greg ***********
@Mark *******
yeah but that will not vanish. Immigration is not going to stop accepting tea money. Many head-of-Immigration posts have to be bought and paid for only because they are making a two million figure yearly amount in bribes
Mark ********
@Gary ************
I’ve been doing this for eight years and nothing has changed. I keep my 800,000 in the bank, bring my statements and bank book, and get my visa stamp 20 minutes later. I just did this last week and no problem in Nakhon Ratchasima. When the banks and immigration no longer accept the agents, fake accounts, a lot of folks will be scrambling and complaining about it. The new government has pledged to crack down on all corruption!! Haha 😆Max **********
@Chris ***********
On extension I provided bank letter and 12 months statement. I never have been requested to bring bank book to Immigration in 3 months time after extension.Is this something new?Brandon ************
@Max *********
because they bribe the immigration officers to bypass the requirementsMax **********
@Greg **********
Why does using an agent change the rules in not showing *****
0thb in bank account after 3 months?Greg ***********
@Max *********
nothing new. This rule has been existing since 2019. However if you used an agent to front the funds, your Immigration will ignoere this rule. If you used own funds, they want you to show them your bank book 3 months later
Urs **************
The answer is simple. Everybody needs to have 800,000.
Heinz ***********
@Urs *************
nope, 65k baht a month income/pension will do too.Brown ********
OP@Urs *************
it hasn't been the case. You obviously don't know the agents have a special deal with immigration up to this point at leastUrs **************
@Brown *******
but the rules were always clear, of course I am aware what illegally happened. It is absolutely clear and logic that the government wants to make sure that the farangs have enough money here to cover their expenses themself. Thats a good systems and it makes sure that only people stay here that can afford it. The same applies when Thais want to come to Europe, they also need to proove that they have enough moneyBrown ********
OP@Urs *************
exactly. CheersUrs **************
@Brown *******
in your case I fully understand your arguments. Property incomes should be considered as safetyBrown ********
OP@Urs *************
I agree but the problem is the strict protocol of where that money is. I have a million dollar property that nets me good rent plus have substantial other investments I make good money on. I don't want to put 40kaus into a low interest account in Thailand and have more than enough funds coming in. That's the floor of the protocol so the agent deal works great for meConnor **********
@Urs *************
That's not true my partner has been to UK 3 times and does not have cash in the bank. And guess what, I used an agent to get her there.Mark ********
@Connor *********
fuck You!! Haha 😆David *********
Rock spider
John **********
@Mark *******
you are some ignorant cnt!!David *********
Knob breath septic
Mark ********
@John *********
what’s wrong? Got your panties in a wad!!! Cupcake! 🧁Connor **********
@Mark *******
what a charming person you are.
Joann ********************
@Urs *************
you can also do the one year 65k baht a month for 12 months then applyUrs **************
@Joann *******************
Thats correct
Graham *****
Urs **************
@Graham ****
You need to proove that you have *****
0 already before you apply (I think 3 months). After getting visa you can reduce it down to *****
0, but increasing again before next visa extensionConnor **********
@Urs *************
but not everybody wants their money in a Thai bank.
Mma *******
@Connor *********
Especially now with all the accounts frozen.
Tony *****
@Connor *********
some utterly bizzare responses on here. I’m pretty sure Connor was referring to using the 65K a month method which negates the need for 800K locked in an account Too much hate
Porky ******
@Connor *********
I’d like to be the only car on the road and drive at 150mph but….Rules are rules
Laws are laws
If you can’t or just don’t want to abide by them, you don’t have to live here 🤷🏻♂️
It’s quite simple Urs
Todd *********
@Porky *****
this is Asia man. Rules are rules and laws are laws? 😂😂😂
Ben **********
@Porky *****
yep, driving license, helmet and safety belt, when in Samui do as the Samuitzen 555Urs **************
@Porky *****
isnt that exactly what I said? I am absolutely of same opinion then youConnor **********
@Porky *****
if agency's are breaking the law they would not exist they use a loop hole. Been here since 2003 and living very comfortable off the returns of my 800.000 invested else where.Mark ********
@Connor *********
then don’t retire here, simple as that.Ben **********
@David ********
albeit built like a tank it seems 555David *********
Yes he is
David *********
Who the fck do you think you are
David *********
He's a septic 4 sure
Curtis ********
@Connor *********
why because he thinks follow the rules or don’t retire in Thailand?Connor **********
@Daniel ********
I don't remember saying that.Connor **********
@Mark *******
been here since 2003 I'm not judgemental on on fellow humans. You must be American?
Elías ********
@Connor *********
those are the visa rules, don't like it, don't get the visa.Todd *********
@Elías *******
many optionsConnor **********
@Elías *******
And agency's are loop holes. Like I said earlier dont blame the player blame the game.
Donald **********
@Connor *********
not everyone wants to retire to Thailand, in that case.
Phil *******
Makes a lot of sense.
John **********
Well some banks have put a stop to agents seeding accounts with 800k for a very short period. For now all banks don't seem affected
John *******
Are u fishing? Who gave u that information?
Brown ********
OP@John ******
some YouTube di¢kPorky ******
@Brown *******
Probably that fat bald Irish 🛎️🔚 in Pattaya 🙄
Andy *******
fear mongering
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