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What are the correct financial requirements for a 90-day Non-O (Retirement) visa in Thailand?

May 16, 2025
23 days ago
Kyle *******
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I'm about to apply for a 90-day non-O (Retirement) visa and I understood the requirement to be 800k baht, and that is what the evisa site still says. I happened to look at the Thai Embassy site and it says 30k dollars, which is more like a million baht. Which is correct? Also, do they look at my ending balance for the 3 months, or the average balance?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The financial requirement for the 90-day non-O (Retirement) visa in Thailand differs depending on the source: the Thai e-visa site states it as 800,000 baht, while the Thai Embassy's requirements suggest $30,000 USD, which translates to approximately 1 million baht. Users indicate that the $30k requirement reflects past exchange rates and may not have adjusted with currency changes. For the visa application, the final balance is considered, not an average balance. It is recommended to maintain the required funds in a Thai bank account for future extensions.
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Will ************
Far easier to open a bank account in Thailand if you enter having the non-o.
Rob *******
The $30k may have been set at the time the exchange rate was around THB37/$1, which would be around 800k THB, and never been adjusted since, but that has only happened once in the past 10 years in Oct 22. That said, that's $30k in your home bank to apply but you only need 800k thb in a Thai account moving forward.
Will ************
If you are applying in the US for your non-o then $30k is what is required as a final balance, no averaging.
John **********
You're correct, the consulate in Chicago which is the one that serves your area wants to see $30k USD
Mike ********
Looks like you’re American, so it will be 800k. When you arrive, open a Thai bank account and deposit it. Needs to always be in for the 2 months preceding your 1 year extension.
Lloyd ********
@Mike *******
He is applying via the e-visa from outside Thailand.
Vin *********
@Lloyd *******
correct. So 30k for visa, and 800k for extension.

For the visa it is right now. For the extension it is 2 months prior, and 1 month after.
Tod *********
@Vin ********
not quite correct,

to get a year extension inside the country at the immigration office based on banked money method you need to have the 800K baht in a thai bank account in your name only for 2 months before you apply for the extension (that part you got correct (y) )

BUT

you also need to keep the 800K baht in the account for THREE months after you get the extension granted (not 1 month like you said πŸ˜• ) and then the balance can't go below 400K baht the rest of the year
Brad *********
You didn't indicate what country you're applying from. Embassies in different countries have different rules and requirements. If thay want proof of funds in local currency for a specific amount, then that's your answer. Look for exactly what they want.
Lloyd ********
You are applying for an e-visa from an embassy/consulate, you must provide whatever they ask for. The 800k is for immigration in Thailand, the embassies/consulates are run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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