What are the consequences of not meeting Thailand's financial requirements for a non-immigrant O visa extension?

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Maybe a anticipatory question and nobody wants to take the risk, but anyone already knows what happens when you do not meet the 'secondary demands' of the financials ?

(year extension after non imm o single entry based on retirement over 50)

1. If an immigration office checks the balance after 3 months of 800k at the 90 day notification and it dropped below a bit but at 'checkdate' it's 800k again ?
(or not)
2. If an immigration office checks the 3 months 800k and 'no drop below 400k' only next year but when asking new extension the 800k is there 2 months before ?

Sorry, a rhetorical and perhaps far-fetched question, but would you get a fine ? Maybe a refusal of next extension whatever correct financials you then want to use ? Especialy with my point 2 example, I would almost say you got an illigal extension of stay of 1 whole year !

Ask Thailand · Answer

The post discusses concerns regarding the financial requirements for extending a non-immigrant O visa in Thailand, particularly related to maintaining a bank balance of 800,000 THB for three months. It raises questions about potential penalties or refusal of extension if these conditions are not met and the implications of falling below the required balance. Comments clarify that if financial requirements are not satisfied, future extensions may be refused, and it's essential to keep a buffer in the account to avoid issues.

James ******** · Answer

And as the OP acknowledges he has his answers, I close commenting.

The financial requirements rules are what they are...RULES. If any questions, consult with your local Thai Immigration Office.

Stuart ********* · Answer

You won’t have been in an overstay situation for a year as that had been granted for the previous year, but you will he refused a further extension so you’d be back to square one and would have to leave the country and buy a new non O from a nearby consulate or an OA from your home country.

John ********** · Answer

I was told pretty clearly by immigration that when I come to renew next year they will check both the 800k for 3 months and the 400k minimum for the rest of the year. If not met this year then no renewal next year

Marty ********* · Answer

What secondary demands? Either you meet the well known requirements or not. I got my year extension 10 days ago. They examined my bank passbook and checked whether I met the requirements. It’s your responsibility that your balance is not so close to the line that a small error is going to bring you below the line. Keep a buffer amount in your account. Of course you can always discuss your problems with your Immigration office and maybe they will use their discretion to help you out. Good luck. 🍀

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