What are the correct financial requirements for a Non-OA visa based on the Thai Embassy's information?

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Nov 24, 2023

a year ago

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I have a non-OA visa question. On the Washington, D. C. Embassy site, [members only] , under "eligibility", it shows a monthly income requirement of 65,000 baht. In the very next paragraph, titled "Required documents to upload" it says you need a US$30,000 balance in your account plus monthly income of US$2500 (about 88,000 baht right now). Which is correct? Is there some reason for two different figures?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The initial question raised confusion regarding differing financial requirements for a Non-OA visa based on information provided by the Thai embassy in Washington, DC. One section mentions a monthly income requirement of 65,000 baht, while another states a need for a US$30,000 bank balance plus a monthly income of US$2,500 (approximately 88,000 baht). The comments clarify that these figures are part of an 'or' scenario, where applicants can meet either requirement. A discussion ensues about the differences in dollar amounts versus baht and the implications for insurance requirements, particularly for older applicants.

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Robert *********

You don't need $30,000.00 US you only need about $23,000.00 US (800,000 baht) in the Bank for the retirement visa. The US Embassy won't certificate your income so you can't use combination.

After you get you retirement visa you can transfer the equivalent of 65,000 baht into your bank account every month then when you renew your visa you can show the monthly income.

a year ago

Henry ********

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So, where does the $2500/mo mentioned in the embassy site come into play? It's the only time I've seen a figure in $US. If it's 65,000 baht/mo plus savings, you only need $600 savings to get to 800,000 baht/year, if that's actually the requirement. All very confusing. I'll have to post a separate question concerning the insurance requirement, as my Humana advantage plan covers emergency, hospital, and accidents, but not out patient. Not sure if the requirement can be met with separate out patient policy. Sorry, I digress. I'll post as another question. Since I'm 73 the Thai insurance requirement is going to be pretty expensive, though I haven't gotten a quote yet, since if I don't meet the financial part the insurance question is moot. Thanks for your reply!

a year ago

Henry ********

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The "or" after $30,000 in your account in the documents to upload paragraph is followed by $2500 monthly income, not 65,000 baht. That's what caught my eye (though I did miss the 2rd "or", lol)

a year ago

Steve **********

@Henry *******

the 65,000 is Immigration req + whatever savings brings you over 800,000.

Just renewed mine for the 21st time a week ago.

They would prefer 800k locked in bank, but that's foolish, I use the income method and bank provides docs and letter.

Always try to make it 70k, to overcome any exchange rate flux, and don't worry about sav'gs.

Banks are very familiar with documents, cost 200 baht.

a year ago

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Steve **********

Brandon ************

Did you miss the "or" that's written there?

a year ago

Henry ********

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Ah, I see. So you can use a combination if you apply for non O in Thailand instead of having to transfer 800,000. Thanks

a year ago

Brandon ************

@Henry *******

you just need to check with the immigration office since not every office allows combination. It's actually quite rare to use this method.

a year ago

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Henry ********

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@Brandon ***********

sorry, don't know how these threads travel, not generally a Facebook poster. I did miss the "or" after the $30,000, but it's followed by a $2,500/mo income requirement instead of the 65,000 baht I see everywhere else. Some people have said that you need the 65,000 plus savings to reach 800,000, but that seems odd since it's only about $600 in savings, if it's 800,000 per year

a year ago

Brandon ************

@Henry *******

that's because it's at an embassy so they're showing you what income you would need to show there. In Thailand it would be either 800,000 or 65,000 per month or some combination

a year ago

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Brandon ************

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