What are the financial requirements for a couple applying for a long-term visa in Thailand?

I have a question, my retire is over 120,000 bath a month from the US government do I still need to deposit 800k in a bank account to get the retirement visa???

Hello

@Mi**

, congratulations on your decision to make Thailand your home! It's wonderful to see couples planning their future together in such a vibrant country. 😊 Regarding your question about the financial requirements for a long-term visa (specifically, a marriage visa): Financial Requirements: To qualify for a marriage visa in Thailand, you need to meet one of the following financial criteria:​

Monthly Income: A minimum monthly income of 40,000 THB.​

Bank Deposit: A deposit of 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account, maintained for at least 2 months prior to your visa application.​

Your Situation: Your combined monthly income is approximately 2,700 USD, which is about 90,000 THB. This comfortably exceeds the 40,000 THB monthly income requirement.​ Additionally, you're prepared to make a 25,000 USD deposit, equivalent to 825,000 THB, which is well above the 400,000 THB bank (or Insurance) deposit requirement.​ Considerations:

Income Verification: Some embassies may require a letter verifying your income. However, policies can vary, so it's advisable to check with your respective embassy.​

Bank Deposit Maintenance: Ensure that the 400,000 THB minimum is maintained in your Thai bank account for at least 2 months before applying for the visa.​

Additional Income: The potential additional 600 USD/month (approximately 20,000 THB) is a great cushion and adds to your financial stability, though it's not necessary to meet the visa requirements.​ Recommendation:

Given your financial situation, you should comfortably meet the requirements for a marriage visa. It's always a good idea to consult with the Thai immigration office or a legal expert to ensure all your documentation is in order.​ Wishing you both all the best as you embark on this exciting new chapter in Thailand! 🌺

How old are you both?

Do you have a job you can do remotely?

What visa are you looking at?

You need to see if the US Thai Embassy will issue a non-o 90 day based on retirement PLUS a non-o 90 day dependant visa. Visiting non Thai family.

Then the 800k is enough for both of you when you come to Thailand .

You deposit 800k and then th spouse is dependant on your Visa.

In the past they have done this but unknown now.

Option #2

One applies for the 1 yr OA visa and the dependant spouse applies for a non-o 90 day and then extends in Tbailand to match the primary OA.

Both these paths have worked in the past BUT with recent developments you need to confirm with the local US embassies.

Otherwise is separate visas requiring 800k each or possibly income if both get OA.

US embassies do not endorse income for the non-o visa extensions.

It depends on what visas and some details.

Based on what you’re said the most prominent would be the non O or non OA visas.

Based on your words you’re married? Each would need their own visa and requirements applied to each person individually.

Long stay using the non O if I read you right you may be financially short. Required deposit into a Thai bank is 800,000 baht, each or transferred income of 65,000 baht each monthly. Converted is $23,000ish and 1,900ish each respectively.