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Is it true that Thai immigration will no longer accept retirement visa extensions without having 800,000 THB in a bank account?
Retirement VisaVisa ExtensionsThai Immigration RulesBank Requirements for VisaForeigners in ThailandFinancial Requirements for VisasFear MongeringRetirement Visa Agents
Sep 7, 2025
8 months ago
Brown ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI'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?
TLDR : 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 ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@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.
Brown ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sasi ***********
aware of what 💩? And why are you angry at me for no reason?Sasi ************
@Brown *******
Angry!? Not at all, not me. 🧐😂Brown ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sasi ***********
why are you being mean?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 ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sasi ***********
ok so you're just taking the piss. Glad you're enjoying yourself 👍Sasi ************
@Brown *******
Yes, somebody was saying shit and pissed and I am laughing my … off.🤣🤣Brown ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sasi ***********
thanks for the awareness about your maturitySasi ************
@Brown *******
Thanks for saying about shit!! 🤣Brown ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sasi ***********
glad you find shit so intriguingSasi ************
@Brown *******
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 glad you are here, more fun!Reply to
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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 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Reply to
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Brown ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sasi ***********
easy. I earn passive incomeRobin *******
@Sasi ***********
the problem is corruptionWayne *******
@Sasi ***********
Rag week?Sasi ************
@Wayne ******
blocked !!Reply to
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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.Naja ***********
@David ********
"you're"David *********
@Naja **********
are you mentally challengedDavid *********
Your a fckwit
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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 *****
thanksStephan ***********
@Jeremy *****
And for every following extension.John **********
@Stephan **********
my immigration office wants 2 months for the 1st extension and 3 months for subsequent extensionsGreg ***********
@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 happensJohn **********
@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 provideStephan ***********
@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 **********
I live in Sa KaeoReply to
John **********
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Jan ******************
Given the extensive crackdown currently taking place on bank accounts, it may unfortunately be more than just fear mongering
David *********
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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.Reply to
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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 officeMark ********
@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 😆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 ***********
@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"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 bribesReply to
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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?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 laterMax **********
@Greg **********
Why does using an agent change the rules in not showing *****
0thb in bank account after 3 months?Brandon ************
@Max *********
because they bribe the immigration officers to bypass the requirementsReply to
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Urs **************
The answer is simple. Everybody needs to have 800,000.
Heinz ***********
@Urs *************
nope, 65k baht a month income/pension will do too.Brown ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@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 ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@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 meUrs **************
@Brown *******
in your case I fully understand your arguments. Property incomes should be considered as safetyBrown ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Urs *************
exactly. CheersConnor **********
@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.Reply to
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Mark ********
@Connor *********
fuck You!! Haha 😆David *********
Rock spider
John **********
@Mark *******
you are some ignorant cnt!!Mark ********
@John *********
what’s wrong? Got your panties in a wad!!! Cupcake! 🧁David *********
Knob breath septic
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Connor **********
@Mark *******
what a charming person you are.Reply to
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Joann ********************
@Urs *************
you can also do the one year 65k baht a month for 12 months then applyUrs **************
@Joann *******************
Thats correctReply to
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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 extensionReply to
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Connor **********
@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.Reply to
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Mark ********
@Connor *********
then don’t retire here, simple as that.David *********
Who the fck do you think you are
Connor **********
@Mark *******
been here since 2003 I'm not judgemental on on fellow humans. You must be American?David *********
Yes he is
David *********
He's a septic 4 sure
Ben **********
@David ********
albeit built like a tank it seems 555Curtis ********
@Connor *********
why because he thinks follow the rules or don’t retire in Thailand?Connor **********
@Daniel ********
I don't remember saying that.Reply to
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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.Reply to
Connor **********
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Donald **********
@Connor *********
not everyone wants to retire to Thailand, in that case.Reply to
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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 ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
some YouTube di¢kPorky ******
@Brown *******
Probably that fat bald Irish 🛎️🔚 in Pattaya 🙄Reply to
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Andy *******
fear mongering
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