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What are the current financial requirements for applying for a Non-Immigrant O visa based on marriage or family in Thailand?

Oct 16, 2025
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Tom ********
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Hi, im in the process of applying for a non immigration O visa ( e-visa from thai embassy in london) for a 90 day stay, but its saying i need proof of 400k thb ? is this correct?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquired about applying for a Non-Immigration O visa (e-visa from the Thai embassy in London) for a 90-day stay and mentioned a requirement for proof of 400,000 THB. Responses clarified that the financial requirement may vary depending on the specific visa type, such as marriage or retirement. For a Non-O visa based on marriage, a balance of 400,000 THB or proof of a monthly income can suffice. In contrast, the retirement visa requires 800,000 THB for an extension and allows proof of monthly income only in certain conditions. Users provided insights on applying online, required financial documentation, and potential changes in visa application processes.
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Jerry **********
You have to show either. One year of an income of b
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monthly for 12 MONTHS before application , or b800,000 and most banks want that 2-4 months before they will give ya the cert letter, or a combo of both.
Todd *********
Tax return, superannuation balance if you have that

Maybe that’ll work

Mine did
Phil ********
Showing monthly income of no less than 40,000THB or you have a balance of 400,000THB.

You can use one or the other.
John *********
Oh this post has been a great help, so you apply online via thai embassy in the UK, it would be 90 days I'm looking.for initially, but all I read was the 800k in thai bank, so, this post says merely proof of funds...

2 questions

I seem to have read that it's 90 days from issue, which is a ball ache as I plan to utilise full 90 days on travel, is that correct or 90 days from entry

2nd question, I pressume getting the non 0 visa, that will enable me to obtain bank account, ( i own a property here, have driving licences, have sim card but unaware if mine or my GFs). Cheers
Jerry **********
@John ********
you have to have the bank acct before, how else are you going to show the funds in a Thai bank and get the cert letter
John *********
@Jerry *********
from what others are saying you get the non o visa from UK, showing funds in UK account, giving me 90 days to then open bank account (which I cannot do any other way from what I know) I can then deposit 800k and apply for retirement visa ..that's my understanding
Stuart ******
@John ********
I believe from what I read that it's 90 days from date of entry to Thailand. Need 2 have your 800k in bank for 60 days before can extend to a 12 month visa. That's my understanding.
John *********
@Stuart *****
thank you for taking the time to reply Stuart..
Lester *********
I recently applied for this visa online from the London Embassy and yes you do have to show them proof of your finances. I uploaded recent bank statements showing that the funds are available. If you need help just PM and I can go through the application with you
Tom ********
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@Lester ********
thanks Lester
John *********
@Lester ********
can you shed light on my reply on this post, cheers if so
Greg ***********
You picked the wrong visa from the list

What you show are the requirements for a 90-days Non-Imm-O FAMILY Visa (based on being married to a Thai wife)

You are instead looking for the 90-days Non-Imm-O RETIREMENT/over 50 Visa

This is a 90-days Non-Imm-O "retirement visa" which you get issued by the E-Visa online system of a Thai embassy. For this visa you can EITHER show the equivalent of 800,000 THB in your home bank account, OR original documents showing a monthly income of a minimum of 65,000 THB.

This visa allows you to enter and get stamped in for a 90-days stay permit. The visa itself becomes "used" or UNVALID upon entry.

After you entered, you are in Thailand on a "stay permit". And this stay permit you can get "extended" on Immigration for one year.

For the application to this "extension of the stay permit based on retirement", you need the 800,000 THB in your Thai bank account (on the day of application the money must have been in your THAI bank account since 2 months). . . . .

As a British, Australian, Canadian or US American citizen, you cannot use the monthly income proof, because your embassy does not issue any certified income affidavits. At least in the first year Extension of the Stay Permit, you need the minimum of 800,000 THB in your Thai bank account

KEEP IN MIND:

***for the application to the 90-days Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa, you can use the equivalent of 800,000 THB in your home bank account or in any account anywhere in the World as long as you can prove it is in your name

***for the application to the extension, Immigration only accepts the 800,000 THB on a Thai bank account.
Jerry **********
@Greg **********
the monthly income has to be previous 12 months before applying and some imm officers may ask for the cert letter from your embassy (USA CITIZENSHIP, THE EMBASSY WILL NOT DO THIS OR CERTIFY ANY INCOME OR OTHER DOCUMENTS, IN FACT THE LAW STATES ‘no foreign government can request any US citizen to or embassy to do this and against US INTERNATIONAL LAW0
Greg ***********
@Jerry *********
I know all this, you need not remind me
Jan ******************
@Greg **********
Good and clear comment, but he still wanted a Non-O visa based on marriage to a Thai national. He just got a bit unsure about the financial requirements and thought it required both income and a lump sum.
Greg ***********
Jan ******************
@Greg **********
Hehe, just save that one for when the question comes up again — it was a very clear, informative, and well-written comment.😉
Will ************
Non o from UK based on marriage is £10k final balance on your UK latest monthly bank statement. Upload the pdf file
Tom ********
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i got a single entry non imm o visa a couple of years back without showing/ proof of 400k tbh so things have obviously changed. i dont want to put that much into my thai account so maybe i will enter visa free and extend like i did last time. i came end of nov 24 and left beginning of march 25
Tom ********
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A big thank you to all who replied to my question, i now know what to do, thank you
John *********
@Tom *******
are you obtaining a Type O then returning before 90 days? Im just waiting for mine to be issued from london as I have been told my application has been approved without further questions or documents needed. Expecting it anytime as it has been a week and a half. Unlike you, i am retiring so im leaving UK 7th December
Tom ********
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@John ********
Hi John i will stay the full 90 days and maybe extend for a year, im not sure as yet, i unfortunately am not in the position to stay permanently at the moment. but i sure as hell aint staying in the uk with labour in control !!
John *********
@Tom *******
Thats one reason I want out!! but not the only reason of course. Been planning it for 3 - 4 years now. BTW, I used an agent in London who was highly recommended to me and I can only say he was indeed very very good. For me, I just didn;t want to mess around with the EVisa as I am not the best tech person around!! My company wants me to work P/T in Thailand but with tax and permits etc, I can't take that risk. And will be taking 25% lump sum before Lie-bour get hold of it....
Graham ******
@Tom *******
It's not in a Thai bank account for a Non-O obtained from an Embassy or Consulate
Jan ******************
@Tom *******
It’s just your friend Stuart who’s got things a bit mixed up and is talking about an extension of stay in Thailand.

You can apply for a Non-O, as you’re trying to do, by providing documentation of at least three months of income of a minimum of 40,000 baht per month.

400,000 baht is just an alternative basis for applying if you’re not using income.
Tom ********
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@Jan *****************
i know what Stu meant, i am aware that if i want to extend my non imm o visa to a year's stay ( based on marriage ) i need 400k tbh in my thai account, but now i have clarification that the proof of finances to obtain the o visa to stay for 90 days can be provided through my uk account my dilemma has been solved.
Jan ******************
This one is for those applying for a Non O visa based on marriage to a Thai national. This is the regular Non-O visa based on retirement.

Also, you don’t need to show any funds if you meet the monthly income requirement, whether it’s for retirement or marriage.
Tom ********
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@Jan *****************
i am married to a thai national but work in britain for most of the year so im not retiring or extending it to a year's stay, so do i still have to show 400k in my thai bank account? what about the 40,000tbh income, can i show my uk bank account for this?
Jan ******************
@Tom *******
Yes, you just need to show your English bank account with three months of income. You can also include three months of payslips.

You don’t need to have any funds in a Thai bank account until you eventually apply for a one-year extension of stay in Thailand.
Stuart ******
Tom Stu Levy here. If you are going to get a marriage visa then you need to show 400k in thai bank. Or show 40k a month but you can only use the monthly method after your first extension. And it has to be paid into your thai account every month. Then when you do your renewal you need to take bank statements to immigration.

Used to be able to get a letter from embassy but no longer can do it.
Jan ******************
@Stuart *****
He’s not applying for a Non O visa inside Thailand and can apply for a Non O e-visa through the Thai embassy of London only with three months income.
Stuart ******
So when I move over I apply for a non O visa from thai embassy UK and open a bank account in first few days when arrive and put either 400k or 800k into bank leave it for 2 months then do extension for 12 months is that right. Cheers
Tom ********
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@Stuart *****
i think thats right mate
Stuart ******
@Jan *****************
yes mate agree i missed read it. He is a friend of mine and was not sure really what he was after as I knew he was married. Cheers
Jan ******************
@Stuart *****
great 👍
Tom ********
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@Stuart *****
Hey Stu thanks for that info mate, tbh im not sure what im going to end up doing but i want 3 months at my place in Sikhio and then maybe the states or anywhere just not the uk !
Stuart ******
@Tom *******
agreed mate, we are going over in February to buy something in Hui Hin and move over next December.

Think I will just stick 400k in thai bank once I open one. Had 4 when I lived there before.

But married visa always been a pain to get, so might have to get a retirement visa and put 800k in.

But im selling up here.

Need Chogoon to finish college first. He has applied to the RAF as a pilot. He goes to Cranwell end of month.

Hope you are good mate.
Tom ********
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@Stuart *****
wow Chogoon is doing really well !! i sold up beginning of 24, i knew things would be turning bad over here but i didn't think this bad!! i will be at mine still in feb, you and your wife are welcome to stay at mine any time mate, i've got plenty of room!

i bank with kasikorn and they never give me any grief. yeh the married visa is a lot of messing about. Hope all is well Stu, and thanks for the advice.
Brandon ************
@Tom *******
it's not asking for Thai bank account. It's asking for any bank account.
Tom ********
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@Brandon ***********
oh i see! thanks for clearing that up.. problem solved instantly 😎thanks
Brandon ************
If applying on the basis of Thai family, then yes. The non-O based on retirement is 800,000.
Faye *******
@Brandon ***********
You can also show 3 mths of income from bank accounts. This way you’re not having to keep large amt of money in bank account
Jerry **********
@Faye ******
12 months of income
Tom ********
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@Faye ******
yes i want to minimise that unless i do actually extend for a year
Graham ******
@Tom *******
It's not money in a Thai bank at this point
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