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What are the necessary steps and documentation for transitioning from a Non-O visa to the 800k funding option in Thailand?

Sep 16, 2025
16 hours ago
Frederick *********
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Not sure if I’m lucky, or just maybe have done things correctly. My wife had a phone call from our local BB manager requesting we call into the office with some paperwork with regard to my account with them. For her it was her Thai ID, marriage certificate and house book. For me it was passport with current long term visa, bank books and driving licence. She did say there was no problem just a check up to see all was in order. We were there a max 30minutes while she checked everything and gave the all clear. She confirmed I would have no problems getting the 12 months bank statements and bank letter required in order to apply for my next retirement extension. I then visited immigration who confirmed there wouldn’t be a problem changing from monthly 65k transfers to 800k banked money method for my next extension.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster shares their positive experience with a bank check-up as part of the visa extension process and discusses the transition from a marriage-based Non-O visa requiring monthly transfers to the 800k banked method for their retirement extension. They confirm receiving the necessary documentation from their bank for this transition and mention that immigration also approved the change.
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.
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Tony *********
Your comment suggests you are moving away from the Non O based on marriage (banking 65k a month when it states it can be as little as 40k) to the 800k method, it's actually 400k when married.

May I ask you for your reasons, are you getting a lot of hassle with the visa based on marriage and which office is it?

Many thanks 🙏🏼
Chris **********
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