I want to apply for a 90 days non o visa inside Thailand. Situation: Entered Thailand 12th of February (visa exempt 60 days) together with my Thai wife and 4 children, kids all have Thai id's. My question is regarding the financial requirements to obtain the initial 90 days non o visa. I have searched the whole of internet and didn't find conclusive information.
I think a bank statement from my home country will be sufficient and a Thai bank account not required. (almost impossible to open anyway on a visa exempt)
My wife called the immigration office, they mentioned bank statements but stamped by my embassy.. I actually doubt this answer. Does anyone here have the correct information? I'm trying to avoid going back and forth multiple times to the immigration office and have all paperwork done correctly at my first visit.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post inquires about the financial requirements for applying for a 90-day Non-O visa while already in Thailand. The user entered Thailand on a visa-exempt status and wishes to transition to a Non-O visa based on marriage to a Thai national. The primary concerns include whether a bank statement from their home country is sufficient or if a Thai bank account is necessary for the application process. Commenters clarify that for an initial Non-O visa based on marriage, applicants must either have 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account or obtain a financial affidavit from their embassy in Thailand. Additionally, they emphasize the challenges of opening a Thai bank account while on a visa-exempt entry and the possibility of needing to visit the immigration office multiple times for document verification.
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