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What are the requirements for applying for a Non-O visa in Thailand and how to open a Thai bank account?
I have a Thai daughter and I plan on applying for the 1 year Non O visa next year. Does the 400,000 baht need to be in a Thai bank account or can it be a US bank account or Wise?? Also how am I supposed to get a Thai bank account if I don’t have the visa yet? Has anyone tried opening the bank account with just a birth certificate of their child? I’m getting mixed info on the internet so I just need more clarification. Thank you!
Answer summary
The Non-O visa allows expatriates to stay in Thailand based on family connections, such as having a Thai child. Applicants can start the process by applying for the 90-day Non-O visa from a Thai embassy outside Thailand, where they can use funds from any personal bank account, including foreign banks. Once in Thailand, they can open a Thai bank account to meet the financial requirements for visa extensions. However, a birth certificate may not be sufficient for opening a bank account; additional documentation may be needed, like a residency certificate. Additionally, extensions for the Non-O visa beyond 90 days may require proof of guardianship.
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Wannikea *********
I don't believe there's anywhere where you can buy the one year non-O visa. I believe they have stopped selling that visa. You can buy a 90-day visa and then apply for the one-year extension in Thailand
Max *******
for get it... there is more to come in 2026...
Ian **********
You can get a non-O visa based on visiting family, but you can not extend that for 12 months unless you have guardianship of your daughter via the family court. So getting a bank account is moot.
Shawn ********
You have a very long way to go .
SunnyPho********
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John *******
@Michael *******
- we know this is you. No need to hide your identity now
Ray ****
@John ******
@Michael *******
oh yeah 😎 😀Michael ********
@Ray ***
someone drink too much at Monday 😂😂
David **********
when you get to thailand get a residency certificate and ask for a letter for the bank to open the account
Michael ********
@David *********
I have accountJohn **********
You apply for the 90 day Non-O visa before you travel to Thailand. When you arrive you open a bank account, put the required funds in it and apply for a 12 month extension when you have 30 days or less left on your 90 days visa
SunnyPho********
OP@John *********
when I do apply for the one year after the 90 days will I have to leave and apply from a different place or I can do everything in Thailand?John **********
You do the extension at an immigration office inside Thailand
Brandon ************
SunnyPhoenix2325 You apply when the money has been in your bank account long enough. You apply at an immigration office. It's called an extension, not a new visa from an embassy outside of Thailand.
Michael ********
@Brandon ***********
why don't you answer me? Honestly I'm waiting your advice
Michael ********
Get Non O from outside country this gives you 90 days and enough time to open bank account and season it for 2 months for extension
Mikkel *******
@Michael *******
there are no seasoning requirements for the yearly extension based on having Thai kids.
Corinna *******
@Mikkel ******
ah really? I thought there was. So no requirement either on how long to leave the 400k in the bank after obtaining the visa/1 year extension?
Bob **********
@Corinna ******
you can spend it as long as you’ve been approved but you’ll need it two months before your extensionBrandon ************
You apply for the non-O visa from the Thai embassy before you travel to Thailand using your personal bank account in any country.
Then once you're in Thailand you use the non-O visa to obtain a bank account that you'll need for the extensions.
Banks will not care anything about a birth certificate. That has nothing to do with a bank account.
Then once you're in Thailand you use the non-O visa to obtain a bank account that you'll need for the extensions.
Banks will not care anything about a birth certificate. That has nothing to do with a bank account.
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