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What are the requirements for maintaining 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account for extending an O-A visa in Thailand?

O-A visa Thai bank account visa extension immigration bank requirements

Apr 28, 2025

a day ago

Magnus *********

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To extend my O-A visa locally I need 800,000 baht on a bank account but 

1) Does it have to be a Thai bank account. 

If so,

2) can it be on any Thai bank account or does it have to be a dedicated bank account for visa extension, 

3) can it be on several bank accounts with the total making up 800,000 baht? . I.e one savings account and one bond account or current account.

Edit 4th question. 

4) How long before I apply for extension does the money need to be in the account?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To extend an O-A visa in Thailand, you must have 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account. The funds need to be in a Thai bank account that is accessible instantly, meaning fixed deposits that require waiting for a term are not permitted. It is possible to use funds from multiple accounts as long as they are accessible, but policies may vary by immigration office. The funds must be in the bank account for a certain period prior to the application, though specifics on this duration were not provided.

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Bob **********

800k in a Thai bank in your name and it can be several Thai banks but it has to be accessible so no bonds,don’t forget the insurance ,but if you have the 800k why not leave come back and switch to the non-o there’s no insurance needed only if you want it

a day ago

Magnus *********

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@Bob *********

How long before I apply for extension does the money need to be in the account?

a day ago

Stuart *********

@Magnus ********

2 months prior and must remain for 3 months after. Balance cannot go below 400k and would have to be back to 800k 2 months prior to the following application.

a day ago

Greg *********

@Stuart ********

Unless he can show the 65,000 baht deposit from abroad for the previous 12 months.

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Greg *********

Magnus *********

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@Bob *********

thanks.

a day ago

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Magnus *********

Stuart *********

1. Must be a Thai bank account.

2. Must be an account where you can access the funds instantly (albeit with a loss of interest in a fixed deposit account). It cannot be a fixed term deposit account type where you have to wait for the term to access the funds.

3. You’ll need to check with your local immigration office. Some may let you across 2 accounts some maybe more, but policies will differ.

a day ago

Richard ********

@Stuart ********

Stop trotting out drivel.

Term deposits are fine, many use them to get a bit more interest. I am unaware of any term deposit in Thailand where the funds are not accessible until maturity.

The penalty is loss of interest.

a day ago

Stuart *********

@Richard *******

I am not aware of all types of bank accounts that the many branches could offer. Some may well offer fixed term deposits for x number of months with no access to funds until you meet x.

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Magnus *********

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@Stuart ********

How long before I apply for extension does the money need to be in the account?

a day ago

Willem ****

@Magnus ********

Thats already answered. Read back. 2 months

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Willem ****

Magnus *********

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@Stuart ********

thanks.

a day ago

Gregor **********

@Magnus ********

Magnus Nilsson

Terminology is important

*** you do not get your „visa extended”. You are applying for a 1-year extension of your stay permit. You are not on a “visa” any more, you are in Thailand on a “stay permit”.

This stay permit needs to be re-applied for every year

*** you forgot to mention the most crucial part that comes with being on a 1-year Extension of Stay, out of a former Non-Imm-O/A visa: The health insurance

Immigration will make it mandatory for you to have a health insurance with one of the private Thai insurance companies that are listed on the so called “tgia-list of insurances”

*** Immigration will issue the 1-year Extension of Stay Permit only for as long as the insurance is valid, so you should make sure the insurance carries you through a full year, beginning on the first day of the new Extension of Stay Permit

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Gregor **********

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