What are the requirements for the Non-Immigrant OA visa application and 90-day reporting in Thailand?

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I have been working here in Thailand but the work is finishing so I intend to return to Australia where I may be applying for a  12 months multi-entry Non-Imm OA (based on being over 50 years)  in Australia (Canberra). I know I will need to show equivalent of 800,000 baht in a bank account (seasoned) which can be in an Australian account.

My questions are:
 
1.When doing my first 90 day report will I have to show those funds still exist...if so, can they still be in Australian account or do they need to be in Thai account.

2. As it would be a multi-entry, would I actually have to report at all if I never stay in the country for a full 90 period at a time or is it different for this type of visa?

3. I gather I can extend my stay by almost 12 months by leaving the country and coming back in near the end of the first 12 months...is that correct?

I think with my financial circumstances I prefer to apply at the Australian Consulate, hence the clarification required on 'show of funds' once back in Thailand.

Not sure yet where I will actually base myself in Thailand upon return.

Thanks in anticipation!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is inquiring about the Non-Immigrant OA visa application process from Australia and clarifications regarding the financial requirements and reporting obligations once back in Thailand. Key questions addressed include whether proof of funds needs to be shown during the 90-day report and the conditions under which they would continue to report if not staying for the full 90 days. It is confirmed that funds in an Australian account are acceptable, and that Thai immigration does not routinely check bank account balances in foreign countries. Additionally, it is noted that the applicant can extend their stay by re-entering Thailand after the initial 12 months.

Marty ********* · Answer

Note that you cannot work in Thailand on an O-A visa. At least those were the conditions of O-A visa I got in the US. Look into those requirements if you were planning on doing anything that looks like work here.

Bobby ******** · Answer

Lesley, I recently obtained the same visa but I went through the Thai consulate in Sydney, as I found their requirements were less onerous than those of the Embassy in Canberra. Every consulate/embassy has different requirements even in the same country, so it's worthwhile checking both. It's minor, but one example is Sydney wanted two copies of bank statements, whereas Canberra wanted three, all had to be notarised. [mention redacted] did send me the link to the Sydney consulate, so he may still have this. I'd search for it myself somewhere in a thread but I'm about to board a flight. All the best!

Robert ******* · Answer

Be aware that before you leave you have to cancel your work permit and if you stay on the Extension of Stay based on working and report every 90 days to Immigration.

Robert ******* · Answer

Thai Immigration do NOT check your funds throughout the year and as every country, Thailand is not allowed to check your funds in banking accounts abroad for visa reasons.

Jaime ********* · Answer

Good questions, Lesley.

How do Thai immigration check your funds in a Thai bank account to make sure you have the minimum funds throughout the year?

Why do they not check funds in a foreign account but they do check funds kept in a Thai account?

Same visa. Strange difference.

Anybody know the answer?

Al ******* · Answer

You will not need to show any proof of funds when doing your 90 day reports.

Stuart ********* · Answer

1. No

2. No if you are not in the country for more than 90 days

3. Correct

What are the requirements for the Non-Immigrant OA visa application and 90-day reporting in Thailand?

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