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What are the current requirements and experiences regarding renewing a retirement visa in Thailand?

Retirement Visa Visa Renewal Thailand Immigration Bank Requirements Agent Services Financial Requirements 12-Month Statement Bank Account Issues

Aug 7, 2025

14 hours ago

Pete **********

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I am hearing some changes to renewing a one year retirement visa? 

I used an agent last year. I  have a bank account with Bangkok bank.   Agent says no problem come 1 month before its due. I have a few months..... What's everyone's expierence since renewing with their agent only in last few months or so. 

Appreciate response. I used search function.  Didn't find anything. 

I am hearing about bank accounts being frozen and other issues. 

My embassy doesn't verify funds for me. 

Also I was ignorant and did not update my passbook as I couldn't find it for a bit so it doesn't show my consistent income of 65k + monthly entries .

 Is there a way to get that from bank ? Is it necessary. ?

 I really dont want to put up and leave 800k in a bank here. Whole reason I did my visa with an agent. If you know you remember how that hurdle is addressed.  I am hearing that they can't do that anymore. Hence the 4 month freeze is what i think they're doing. Hopefully this makes sense. Thanks for the help.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

There have been recent discussions about the renewal process for retirement visas in Thailand, especially concerning bank requirements. Many expats are clarifying the need for 800,000 baht in a Thai bank to comply with financial regulations or whether using the 65,000 baht monthly deposit method is viable. Users shared their varied experiences, particularly the tightening of policies by certain banks like Bangkok Bank, and the necessity for updated bank documents when applying for extensions. It's emphasized that the best course of action is to directly consult the immigration office or the agent managing the visa renewal.

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John *********

You only need to pay the agent if you cannot afford to leave B800k in a Thai bank.

10 hours ago

Brooke ******

I am missing your points guys…no need for agents…I have 800,000 baht in a semi locked bank account…I leave it alone and cash in on the interest accumulated…not sure what everyone’s status here is but if you are being taken care of by a Thai person…why not help her or her family….you don’t need an agent if you just do everything up front,,,it really is easy..

10 hours ago

Ally ************

Immigration should absolutely demand to see the bank book for the account.. at least if they are doing their job properly.. because they will check back to see that the terms of the previous visa application were actually met.. meaning not just the original seasoning period but the post issuance period as well.. and this will not necessarily be visible from bank statements alone.. at least my personal experience in CM has been that they still want to see the bank book if you try to present them with just bank statements.. although i accept that a different IO on a different day may think differently!