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What are the bank requirements for applying for a retirement visa in Thailand from Australia?
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Jan 22, 2019
7 years ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERBobby Howard posted in another thread
I'm wanting to apply for a so-called "retirement" visa but I'm confused with the bank requirements. Obviously I can't open a Thai bank account until I have the visa, and I can't get the visa without proof of funds.
From what I'm reading on this page is that if I apply from my country of residence Australia, I just have to show either equivalent of 800,000THB in Aus dollars in an Aus bank account or income of 65000THB also in AUD in an Aus bank account. Is this correct, or am I reading something wrong?
I'm wanting to apply for a so-called "retirement" visa but I'm confused with the bank requirements. Obviously I can't open a Thai bank account until I have the visa, and I can't get the visa without proof of funds.
From what I'm reading on this page is that if I apply from my country of residence Australia, I just have to show either equivalent of 800,000THB in Aus dollars in an Aus bank account or income of 65000THB also in AUD in an Aus bank account. Is this correct, or am I reading something wrong?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Bobby Howard inquires about the bank requirements for applying for a retirement visa in Thailand while residing in Australia. He seeks clarification on needing to show proof of funds either in the form of 800,000 THB equivalent in Australian dollars or a monthly income of 65,000 THB, noting the challenge of opening a Thai bank account prior to obtaining the visa.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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