thailand
Ask question

What are the current requirements for applying for a 1-year marriage extension in Thailand regarding bank balance?

Marriage VisaNon-O VisaVisa ExtensionFinancial RequirementsThai ImmigrationBank Balance for VisaExpat Life in ThailandImmigration Procedures
Feb 3, 2021
4 years ago
Luca ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi guys, to apply for a 1-year marriage extension:

* Must have at least 400K in a Thai bank account for at least TWO months ( not 3 months like it has been claimed from some people) before going to the immigration office.

* The money can be transferred from abroad or from a Thai account ( I will do 300K from Transferwise since I already have other incoming transfer from other Thai accounts for more than 100K ).

Could you please confirm the above statements?

If the Non O stamps is expiring on the 15th of April is OK to have the balance +400K in the account around 10 of February or it's better to have it before?

Thank you 🙏
1,378
views
4
likes
43
all likes
24
replies
0
images
11
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
To apply for a 1-year marriage extension in Thailand, you need to have at least 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account for at least two months before your application. The funds can be from abroad or local transfers. Opinions vary on when exactly the funds need to be available, with some suggesting they should be in the account before applying and others indicating they just need to be 'seasoned' for two months. Additionally, there may be differing requirements or interpretations of the rules among various immigration offices.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
  • Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
  • For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
  • Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
  • Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
Lurcho ********
It will be whatever they say it will be . It’s their interpretation.

Although I’m sure you telling them the rules and talking down to them will change their minds . Ha ha
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Janin ******
Yes two months before and 3 months after is correct
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Luciano ***********
How much a month do you need to transfer into your Thai account for a marriage visa ? Also the 400,000 can that be left in a term deposit or something dimolar at the bank at all times ?
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Tod *********
@Luciano **********
 IF you are going to go for the monthly income method to meet the financial requirements to get a yearly extension based on marriage you need to transfer IN to the country in a thai bank account in your name only a minimum of 40K baht a month, each month, every month for the previous 12 months before you apply for your year extension

As far as a term deposit account for banked money method it is allowed as long as you have access to the money <- meaning it cannot be in an account where the deposit is 'frozen' for the term of the deposit.

There really is no requirement to keep the money in the bank past the 2 months before you apply and the 1 month that the application goes under consideration after you apply. You can do what ever you want with it
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Tod *********
Reply
Steve *******
@Janin *****
 You DONT need to leave the money in for 3 months AFTER with an extention of stay based on marriage
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Janin ******
@Steve ******
 , sorry you are right. Based on marriage the 400.000 need to be in the bank at least 3 months prior to the visa application, or a proved income from 40.000 a month.
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Steve *******
@Janin *****
 For the 1st extention based on marriage it's 2 months for subsequent extentions, you're right, it's 3 months
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Tod *********
That is not correct
@St***
 &
@Ja***
,

For extensions based on marriage using banked money method the 400K baht needs to be in a thai bank account in your name only for 2 months before you apply SOME offices want you to leave it in for the 30 days your application goes under consideration

BUT

it is 2 months before for EVERY extension, doesn't matter if it's the first or not.

For banked money method for extensions based on retirement the 800K baht needs to be in a thai bank account in your name only for 2 months before you apply, it needs to stay in the account for 3 months after you get your extension and you can't let the balance go below 400K baht the rest of the year.

BUT

it is 2 months before for EVERY extension, doesn't matter if it's the first or not.
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Steven ***************
@Steve ******
 I'm on my 3rd extension. Has never been more than 2 months prior and always + the 30 days under consideration period, making total of 3 months of min 400k balance
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Steven ***************
Reply
Napalak **********
Always asked to keep the money for 3 months in Phuket...
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Stuart *********
David Broadfoot no it wasn’t. It used to be three months and no months after. Which is why so many people answer 3 months prior. Because it used to be. Old law.
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Stuart *********
@Napalak *********
 for retirement extension yes for marriage no.
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Stuart *********
@Napalak *********
 not for the last couple of years when the law changed.
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Stuart *********
Sorry the comment regarding the law changed was referring to needing it 3 months *before* as used to be required.
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Napalak **********
@Stuart ********
 made it last year
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Napalak **********
Reply
Steve *********
Sadly nobody can confirm that. You need to go to your local immigration office and get their latest list of requirements.

Sadly there is no one accurate answer. Every immigration office seems to interpret the law slightly differently.
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Stuart *********
@Steve ********
 whilst different offices require different things when applying for visas the money requirement *should* be universal as that is written in to Thai law.
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Steve *********
@Stuart ********
 totally agree. But ... well, "TIT" (This is Thailand)!
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Steve *********
Reply
Stuart *********
If you are using the banked money method of 400k it doesn’t matter where the money comes from. Money needs seasoned for 2 months prior to applying. A number of offices require you to keep the money in the account during the “under consideration” period. Some don’t. Once you have your extension you can spend the lot of it - until 2 months before your next application.
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Luca ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Stuart ********
 thank you, very clear 🙏
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Luca ********
Reply
David ******************
Confirmed.
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Steve **********
No one ever asked me where the 400K originated. My money was exactly two months. Deposited 15 Jan applied 15 March. No issues.
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Paul *******
Make sure it is over the 2months before you apply. I wad knocked bank because I applied 4 days before the full 2months
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Luca ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Steve *********
 thank you
4 years ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Luca ********
Reply
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
... members · 60% approval rate
The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.
Join the Group
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
View the Conversation
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
What is the correct bank balance requirement for a 1-year visa extension in Thailand on a Non-immigrant 'O' visa married to a Thai national?
4 comments
2 months ago
Do I need to maintain 400K baht in my bank account for the entire year for a marriage extension in Thailand?
12 comments
a year ago
How long does the 400K THB need to season in your bank account for the Thai Marriage Visa?
16 comments
a year ago
How long must the 400,000 baht remain in my account after getting a one-year extension based on marriage in Thailand?
10 comments
a year ago
Can I transfer 400K THB before my marriage extension application if it's not been in my account for a full year?
9 comments
2 years ago
When do I need to deposit the 400,000 THB for my Non Imm O visa extension application in Thailand?
11 comments
2 years ago
What are the requirements for extending my marriage-based visa in Thailand?
4 comments
2 years ago
What are the requirements for renewing an extension of stay based on marriage in Thailand?
6 comments
2 years ago
What are the requirements for the Non-O 1 Year Extension regarding the 400k baht in the Thai bank account based on marriage?
5 comments
2 years ago
What are the financial requirements for obtaining a marriage visa extension in Thailand?
33 comments
3 years ago
What are the current rules for extending stay in Thailand based on marriage regarding bank balance requirements?
9 comments
3 years ago
What are the bank account balance requirements for a marriage extension of stay in Thailand?
2 comments
4 years ago
What are the requirements for applying for a marriage visa in Thailand, particularly regarding bank funds and duration?
14 comments
4 years ago
How strict are the proof of funds requirements for a marriage-based visa extension in Thailand?
15 comments
4 years ago
What are the financial requirements for a Thailand Marriage Visa extension based on bank funds?
16 comments
4 years ago
How long before my marriage visa in Thailand expires should I go to extend it with the required 400,000 THB in the bank?
10 comments
4 years ago
What are the requirements for extending my stay based on marriage in Thailand, particularly concerning bank funds and application timing?
24 comments
4 years ago
What are the requirements for a marriage extension visa in Thailand regarding the 400k bank deposit and Kor Ror 2?
18 comments
4 years ago
What Are the Requirements for Maintaining Funds in a Thai Bank Account for a Non-O Visa Extension Based on Marriage?
2 comments
4 years ago
Do I Need to Maintain My Bank Balance When Applying for a Marriage Visa Extension?
2 comments
5 years ago
What Are the Requirements for a Non-O 1 Year Extension Based on Marriage to a Thai?
2 comments
5 years ago
Does the 400k Need to Be in the Bank for Any Length of Time Before Applying for the One Year Extension of Stay Based on Thai Dependant?
15 comments
5 years ago
What are the bank balance requirements for a marriage visa extension in Thailand?
0 comments
5 years ago
What documents do I need for my first yearly extension by marriage in Thailand?
0 comments
6 years ago
What are the new requirements for yearly extension of stay based on marriage in Thailand?
0 comments
6 years ago
Data protection policyTerms and conditionsDisclaimerPrivacy policyRefund policy
The asq:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.