Answereda year ago

What are the current financial requirements for a retirement visa in Thailand?

Retirement Visa Thailand Immigration Financial Requirements Visa Options Visa Extensions Expat Life in Thailand

Ezell ******

asked Jun 6, 2025

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i was looking at the requirements for a retirement visa are these options still the norm or has it reverted to the balance option only. thanks all.

**Financial Requirements:

Option 1:** Have a deposit of at least 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account for at least two months before applying.

Option 2: Show a monthly income (including pension) of at least 65,000 THB.

Option 3: A combination of bank deposit and annual income totaling 800,000 THB.

Answer summary

The user is inquiring about the current financial requirements for a retirement visa in Thailand, mentioning three potential options to meet these requirements: having a bank deposit of 800,000 THB, showing a monthly income of 65,000 THB, or a combination of both totaling 800,000 THB. Comments clarify that while options vary by embassy, typically option 1 or 2 is required, with option 3 being less recognized and often needing embassy verification.

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Jim *******

800 tousands THB (like 40 K EUR) in your bank account, kind of assure Thais you are not a Australian bogan.

a year ago

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

I've never heard of an embassy offering option 3. For an embassy you would need option 1 or option 2.

Once you are in Thailand, to get your first annual extension, you would need option 1, or an embassy verification of your income for #2. Since many embassies do not offer this, that means #1 is your only option.

For option 3, some immigration offices might allow it and some do not. But you won't be able to use it for your first extension without embassy certification.

a year ago

Alan *******

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

yes, and to add that #2 becomes an option for your 2nd extension and beyond once you can show you have transferred 65k+ every month to your Thai bank account for the past 12 months. - although the question may be specifically about the initial retirement visa application rather than extensions, which would be like option #1 but you can use your home country bank account to show you have the funds. (The options listed in the post appear to be for the extension, not the initial application)

a year ago

Donnie **********

@Alan ******

thanks again sir and have a great weekend

a year ago

Donnie **********

@Alan ******

my mind is a terrible thing, to begin with.?.But this very credible info just sent me into a brain spasm..lol. Anyway, thanks

a year ago

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

@Donnie *********

all of the cheapest agents are in Pattaya. Those agents do huge amounts of retirement visas

a year ago

Donnie **********

@Bill ********

I gotcha Bill, however there's a split of opinions on this subject, to pay a agent or just breeze through the process on my own ? Me, personally, I see NO other options, I will absolutely need the "Agent" in order to expedite the process let alone open the door? Now..Who's reputable and affordable? Not asking you to know..thinkin out loud? Have a great weekend Sir

a year ago