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

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May 16, 2025

2 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 requirements for the 90-day Non-O visa can vary depending on where you're applying from. It appears that the Thai Embassy is requiring proof of $30,000 USD, which translates to approximately 1 million baht, while the standard requirement for immigration in Thailand is 800,000 baht. When applying from the US, you need to show the $30,000 as your ending balance, with no averaging considered. It's recommended to maintain at least 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account for two months prior to applying for the visa extension.

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Will ************

Far easier to open a bank account in Thailand if you enter having the non-o.

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

Will ************

If you are applying in the US for your non-o then $30k is what is required as a final balance, no averaging.

2 days ago

John **********

You're correct, the consulate in Chicago which is the one that serves your area wants to see $30k USD

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

Lloyd ********

@Mike *******

He is applying via the e-visa from outside Thailand.

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

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 😕 ) and then the balance can't go below 400K baht the rest of the year

2 days ago

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Tod *********

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.

2 days ago

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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