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What are the financial requirements for a Thailand Marriage Visa extension based on bank funds?
Okay, these were the unrelated things that popped up on another thread so let's address them
[Emyr Owen Roberts]([members only])
The 400,000 baht does not have to be deposited from a foreign bank/country.
[Dave Kerr]([members only])
This gets more complicated by the day! So for the initial Marriage Visa you need 400k in Thai account for 2 months. Then for every month after you must transfer 40k into it every month if you want to do a renewal?
[Emyr Owen Roberts]([members only])
The 400,000 baht does not have to be deposited from a foreign bank/country.
[Dave Kerr]([members only])
This gets more complicated by the day! So for the initial Marriage Visa you need 400k in Thai account for 2 months. Then for every month after you must transfer 40k into it every month if you want to do a renewal?
Answer summary
To apply for a yearly extension of stay based on marriage to a Thai national, the applicant needs to have 400,000 baht deposited in a Thai bank account for at least two months before applying. It is important to note that this amount does not necessarily need to come from a foreign bank. Additionally, for the initial 90-day NON-O visa based on marriage, proof that the funds were transferred from abroad may be required, especially in Bangkok. For renewal, one option is to maintain the 400,000 baht in the account or, alternatively, provide monthly proof of income of at least 40,000 baht transferred from abroad.
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Wylie *******
Are you saying you need the 400k in the bank for two months AND you need to show 40k transferred in every month to renew? I thought it was one or the other. A large sum maintained or monthly income. Or am I just misreading your original post or confusing another type of visa? I see you did end it with a question mark.
Wylie *******
@Benjamin *****
thank you. Thats what I thought. The original post is definitely worded in a way that makes it sound as if both are needed. With it ending in a question mark I thought perhaps he was saying that it was some sort of change coming, making it more of a pain and hassle to meet. Enough to at least make me start looking at other countries.Wylie *******
@Benjamin *****
i understand that. I am referring to the last paragraph. It absolutely makes it sound like he is saying 400k for initial marriage visa, "then" 40k for renewal. Just asking for the clarification. Thank you again."So for the initial Marriage Visa you need 400k in Thai account for 2 months. Then for every month after you must transfer 40k into it every month if you want to do a renewal?"
Wylie *******
@Benjamin *****
ok. I understand now. I thought it was Tod's comment. I misinterpreted the post as if it was him answering the questions.I know both of you are really knowledgeable on all things visa related so it had me worried if that was what he was saying.
Tod *********
OP@Dave *****
, there are TWO ways you can meet the proof of funds requirements for a yearly extension of stay based on marriage to a thaiOne is banking 400K baht in a thai bank account in your name only for 2 months before you apply
The other is by getting a letter from your embassy stating you get at least 40K baht a month in income from abroad OR if your embassy doesn't issue that letter (like the US, UK, and Australian consulates that stopped) by transferring into the country from abroad a minimum of 40K baht each month, every month for the previous 12 months before you apply for your extension
Dave ******
@Tod ********
great Thanks Tod. The first way is the easiest as it saves bank transfer costs for me. CheersTod *********
OPactually there are three ways to meet the proof of funds, the third method is to legally work here as in INSIDE thailand (with a work permit) and make a salary of at least 40K baht a month and provide documentation from your employer and yourself when you apply for the extension.
Toru *****
@Tod ********
regarding the 3rd way you mentioned, can I just get the letter from employer certifying monthly income of over 40K and submit to immigration office? Do they accept that way?Toru *****
@Tod ********
ah ok thank you for the information!Tod *********
OP@Toru *******
nope, you need your work permit, your contract, proof of your salary with the tax documents, proof that the employer has the number of thaiz to offset your employment there and a few other things I believe.Tod *********
OP@Em**
is correct; for a yearly extension of stay based on marriage to a thai using the 400K baht banked money method there is no proof required to show it came from abroad ONLY that it is in a thai bank account in your name only for 2 months before you apply for the yearly extensionBUT
IF you are getting the initial 90 day Non-O VISA based on marriage to a thai using the 400K baht banked money method you must show that money was transferred into the country from abroad (ESPECIALLY in Bangkok as that's a written requirement)
Evan ********
@Tod ********
so if you come into Thailand on a O visa, you don’t need to prove where the 400k comes from correct?Tod *********
OPEvan Meades correct, all you need to do is show that it's been in a thai bank account in your name only for 2 months before you apply for the marriage extension.
Andreas ******
@Benjamin *****
no, I will transfer the money in the next days - from my account or now as you have written it’s possible from my wife’s account. Thanks!Andreas ******
@Benjamin *****
The krungthai bank account is in my name only. Do I need to transfer the money from my German bank account or can I transfer it from my wife's kasikorn account and send the money to her account from Germany?Andreas ******
@Tod ********
That means it can even come from my wife's bank account if I want to apply for the 1 year marriage visa? I have to apply in the home province of my wife in lampuhn. Transferring money to her kasikorn bank takes a few minutes, my new krungthai bank account take 2 to 3 days. I want to get the money in my bank account as soon as possible, at least before new year.Asked for a covid extension in another thread that would give me more time but to be sure I want to get the money in my bank account soon.
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