What Are the Latest Rules Regarding the 800k Baht Seasoning Requirement for Retirement Visa Applications in Thailand?

Retirement Visa 800K Rule Immigration Advice

Feb 19, 2020

5 years ago

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just been to my lawyers office, he has told me the new rules re seasoning the 800k is now 4 months. mine would be the first retirement application.  I thought it was 2 months seasoning on the first  application for retirement...any info ?  cheers

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The current seasoning requirement for the 800k baht in a bank account for Thailand's retirement visa application appears to have confusion. Some users mention that it should be maintained in the account for two months prior to the application and three months afterward, with a minimum balance of 400k baht going forward. However, a lawyer has indicated that the new rule may state a four-month seasoning period, leading to a debate on the accuracy of this information.

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Tod *********

And so this topic doesn't go off the rails, we're done. Good Luck (y)

5 years ago

Tod *********

and here's the thai in case he's a thai lawyer

5 years ago

Tod *********

here's the text from the change of extension rule

5 years ago

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Tod *********

And as adamant as your lawyer may be what I can say is he doesn't know his ass from his elbow about getting a yearly extension of stay based on being over 50 using banked money.

It is exactly what

@Pe***

quoted (y) ;

the money must be in your account for 2 months prior to you applying for your extension, it must stay in the account for 3 months AFTER you get your extension and then the balance cannot drop below 400K baht the rest of the year.

5 years ago

Warren *******

Lawyer 55555555555

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5 years ago

Don ********

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I use the word loosely lol

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Don ********

Tod *********

He is totally and 100% WRONG.

5 years ago

Don ********

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cheers tod and ben ...precisely why I asked you guys ….I have more faith in this forum and its advisers !

5 years ago

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Don ********

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samui ...a law unto itself !

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

1 Ignore lawyers. They are agents by a different name.

2. To my knowledge, it is two months for the seasoning requirements. However, what immigration office are you using?

5 years ago

Peter ****************

2 months before and 3 months after. After that not below 400k.

5 years ago

Don ********

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cheers, that's what I thought but lawyer is adamant he is right....and yes I suspect the agent bit is right too ! lol

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Don ********

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