What are the requirements for funds in a Thai bank account for retirement or marriage visas, and can I bring cash into Thailand?

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I have a question about money taken into the country of Thailand. The money you need to have on your thai bank account when you apply for a retirement- or a marriage visa wheather it be 400.000 or 800.000 THB, which reqirements for these money do the authorities set. I like to bring cash into Thailand in order to get a better rate than I can get if tranfered through my foreign bank into a thai bank. If I manage to build up mu thai account to the desired amount (f.ex. 1.000.000 thb) my way, will that be accepted?

Ask Thailand · Answer

When applying for a retirement or marriage visa in Thailand, it's important to have the required funds in your bank account, typically 400,000 or 800,000 THB. While there isn't a requirement for funds to be transferred from abroad, some immigration offices may ask for proof that the money originated from outside Thailand, especially for the Non-O visa. Additionally, while bringing cash into Thailand, there is typically a limit of USD 10,000 without declaration. It's advised to declare any significant amount upon arrival to avoid potential issues.

Benjamin ****** · Answer

This is a visa advice group, NOT a "can I bring cash into the country legally to save some money?" group. I'm closing comments. The OP has the answers.

Dave ********* · Answer

You can’t beat bringing in cash- but limit is normally usd 10k. So my concern there would be issues involved taking more than that.  I’ve never declared excess cash but you’d have to do it leaving own country which I think with bank statement and proof or source ok.

However you should declare it thai side- there the very risky bit as I’d not like any thai touching a large amount of my cash in a situation they can make up rules.

Now I strongly advise against unless you can afford to lose it, but the walking through security nothing to declare is amazingly relaxed.

Tod ********* · Answer

There is no requirement that you transfer the money into the country to get a yearly extension based on either retirement OR marriage

BUT

Some offices require you show proof the funds came from abroad if you're applying for a 90 day Non-Immigrant Type O visa at the immigration office.

IF you need to get the Non-O visa check with your office to see what they say about it.

What are the requirements for funds in a Thai bank account for retirement or marriage visas, and can I bring cash into Thailand?

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