What are the requirements and process for obtaining a Non O-X Retirement Visa in Canada for a Canadian expat and their dependent spouse?

@Joseph ********

the OX Visa is rarely obtained outside of Australia. As the Sydney Australia Thai Embassy does not ever require the 3 MILLION Thai baht be deposited into a Thai bank account in your name only.

@Joseph ********

the 3 Million Thai baht needs to be on deposit in a Thai bank when you apply for the OX Visa in your home country

@Joseph ********

Applicant must have a bank deposit of no less than 3 million baht (approximately $120,000 CAD) in Thailand or a bank deposit of no less than 1.8 million baht (approximately $72,000 CAD) and annual income of no less than 1.2 million baht (approximately $48,000 CAD). Such amount must be maintained in bank deposit in full for at least one year, and no less than 1.5 million baht (approximately $60,000 CAD) thereafter.

@Joseph ********

A copy of bank statement (from Thailand financial institutions only) and a letter of guarantee from the bank with bank’s contact information, showing a deposit of the amount equal to and not less than 3 million baht. Please note that such minimum amount must be maintained at least 1 year after receiving the visa or A copy of bank statement (from financial institutions located in Thailand only) and a letter of guarantee from the bank with bank’s contact information showing a deposit of the amount equal to and not less than 1.8 million baht and proof of annual income of no less than 1.2 million baht.

@Joseph ********

and as Thai Embassy or Consulate do interpret the requirements for a Thai Visa, including the OX Visa... The experiences of others, unless they are Canadian, is mostly meaningless.

And because of the fact that the Embassy of Canada does issue the Affidavit of Income needed to obtain the Non O Visa for retirement and One year extension of stay as retired, there is NO need to deposit one Thai baht in a Thai bank account. So Canadians choose to get the Affidavit of Income vs depositing the money in Thailand

@Ellie ******

from their website “In the case where spouse and legal child/adopted child are not eligible to apply for the Category ‘O-X’ (Long Stay) visa, he or she would apply for Category ‘O’ or “O-A”(Long stay) or “ED” (for child) visa.”

@Ellie ******

ok I’ll stand corrected. Didn’t know they did a OX for dependent. It’s just a rare thing.

@James *******

I stand corrected 🙃

@Sefton *******

do whatever is BEST for your personal situation. I wish you much success.

@Joseph ********

thank you for your reply. BUT why keep 3 Million Thai baht in a Thai bank account?

Consider the factors involved in getting the money in the hands of your beneficiary if you die while in Thailand and the 3 Million Thai baht is locked up in a Thai bank account.

Thailand does not have a Beneficiary on Death provision for your Thai bank account.

So your beneficiary must go to Thai Probate Court to get access to the funds.

I just did this for a dear American friend of mine who died last July 2022.

The lawyers and Thai Court probate fees were 60,000 Thai baht and took 4 months to obtain the probate court order in Pattaya to release the bank account to the beneficiary.

Normal time is said to be up to 6 months in other Thai provinces.

As this is not a Thai Visa Advice issue. I leave it for you to consider in choosing your path to retiring in Thailand.

And we wish you success and happiness in Thailand