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What are the requirements for applying for a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

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Apr 4, 2023
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Stuart ******
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I believe that when your applying for a non-O retirement visa in Thailand that they want except a combination of pension and funds in a Thai bank account to equal 800k.

Would appreciate any feedback back on this .
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To apply for a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand, you generally have two options: maintain a minimum of 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account for at least two months before applying, or provide an income affidavit from your embassy (if available). Some immigration offices may have stricter rules regarding seasoned funds, while others may be more lenient. It is also suggested to consider using a visa agent, especially for the initial application process. Monthly income transfers may be required as proof, depending on your situation.
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Stuart ******
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Roberto what are you trying to say ?
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*you’re *won’t *accept.
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Stuart ******
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Yeah good one Martin.thanks alot.
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Martin *****
No. Just Google it. Its not rocket science. Other wise get a visa agent
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Stuart ******
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Martin is that the only reply you can come up with. Best say nothing at all.
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I think there are two ways. On is to have a part of the money at the Thai account and a letter from your ambassy that proofs your retirement income.

The other way is to have one half of the money at the Thai account and to transfer the monthly income every month from your hometown bank to the Thai bank but I think this has to be done for at least one year.
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There are ONLY 2 options when applying for the initial 90 day Non-O visa inside Thailand.

1. You put a minimum of 800k Thai baht into a Thai bank account in your name only

2. If you come from a country whose embassy provides an income affidavit then you can use that as an alternative
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Paulie *********
That’s right - no money for 3 month Non O; only for 12 month Non O which must be seasoned 2 months prior to application.
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 that's what I thought you said but it is incorrect. To apply for the 90 day Non-O inside Thailand you need money, whether that is an income affidavit from your embassy (if it provides one) or money in the bank. Take a look for yourself, you want #9 in this list

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@John *********
 Are you sure? I was under the impression the 800K is for the 12 month extension not the initial 3 month visa. If you are going for the 12 month you have to season your account 2 months in advance i.e. in the first month of the 3 month Non O, but the 3 month doesn’t require it per se.
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@Paulie ********
 you still need the money, just not seasoned. I may be misreading your first response but I read it as not needing any money for the initial 90 day Non-O
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Paulie *********
So - apart from the couple that do - I’m right?
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@Paulie ********
 very sure. If you want to apply for a Non-O visa inside Thailand then you either need 800k in a bank account or an income affidavit from your embassy (assuming they provide one). Most immigration offices don't require seasoned money for the initial visa but a couple of them do.
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I think visa agent first year. I'll put my pension in a Thai bank account for 12 month that will give me proof of pension then I should be able to get my renewal with a combination of pension and funds.
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@Stuart *****
 some IO's, like KK say that they don't do the combination method. But I bet if you wanted to clarify that with the Head of Immigration at an office, then I'm sure the individual IO's may change their mind.
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@John *********
 UK embassy doesn't provide affidavits regarding monthly income. I proved my monthly funds by UK bank statements thru to proof of international transfer by WISE and by bank statement from Bangkok bank
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@Terry *********
 - were you previously on
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k rule before switching to 65k income conditions ?
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Terry **********
Yes
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@Terry *********
 yes you can do this for extensions but not for the initial 90 day Non-O visa
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@John *********
 I missed the initial bit, but still can't get the afverdavit from embassy
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Stuart ******
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Thanks for your feed back. Nothing's straight forward for prooving funds nearly impossible.
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Bob **********
In jomtien there saying 800k in the bank before you apply for the non-o purposely forcing you to use a agent
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Stuart ******
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I would arrive on a visa exempt and open bank acc and apply for non-O
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@Stuart *****
 Good luck !!
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Doesn't a visa agent guarantee funds .
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 yes
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 that's how it is everywhere in Thailand for the type O extension based on retirement. They won't let you apply before your money has been in your bank account for at least two months anymore, anywhere. And, you don't need an agent to get it done.
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 in Jomtien you must have seasoned funds to do the non-O conversion though. They're always a bit special at that office
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@Brandon ***********
 it's the same in Bangkok.
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 in Bangkok you only need 800,000 in the bank to apply for non-O 90 day visa. You don't need the money seasoned like in Jomtien.
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@Brandon ***********
 ahh, I see what you're saying. Okay
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 how do you open a bank account seeing there not allowing anyone on a tourist visa to open bank accounts now ???
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@Bob *********
 apply for a type O visa before you come to Thailand. That gives you a 90 day visa based on retirement, that is not a tourist visa, so you can open your Thai bank account. That is how it is easiest to do it now. You just need to be over 50, and show a bank statement with at least the equivalent of bt800,000 in it to get the visa. Come to Thailand, open your bank account, transfer your money into it from an overseas source, and your set. That's how they want you to do it now, because, why would a tourist need a bank account here.
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Looks like you understood what I meant. I hope Thai immigration is that tuff.
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Stuart ******
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Yeah good on yah phil
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Phil ********
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I think you mean to say that Thai immigration isn't that tough. 🙃 555

Good luck with your visa.

Cheers 🍺
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Some immigration offices have a policy on this, but it's very hard to maintain and to demonstrate. It's better to choose one method or the other, either 800k in the bank, or transfer 65k per month (which is the better option)
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Bobby ********
I think you mean "accept" not "except" - it's kind of the opposite meaning
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Stuart *********
I believe you meant to type “won’t” rather than “want”. If so you are correct. They won’t.
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