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What are the requirements to switch from the 800k method to the 65k monthly transfer method for my non O visa extension in Thailand?
Thai visaNON-O visavisa extension800k method65k monthly transfersJomtien immigrationfinancial requirements for visas
Nov 1, 2024
a year ago
Barry ********
ORIGINAL POSTEREdit: My IO is in Jomtiem.
Hello, my non o visa is due for extension on 10 December 2024, under the 800k method. My plan next year is to use the 65k per month when I renew on 10 December 2025. So my question is, if I want to change method, when do I need to make the first 65k transfer please ? My plan is to commence 65k transfers in November 2024 so by the time I try for extension in December 10 2025, I will have 12/13 monthly transfers to show. Does this work? Another question is, I intend to withdraw 400k, 3 months after my 2024/5 extension, do I have to keep 400k until 2 months before December 2025 when I change methods ? Do I put the other 400k back in 2 months before, so that when I change methods in December 2025, I have 800k and 12 months receipts for the 65k method? A long post sorry, I couldn’t see this in previous posts. Thanks
Hello, my non o visa is due for extension on 10 December 2024, under the 800k method. My plan next year is to use the 65k per month when I renew on 10 December 2025. So my question is, if I want to change method, when do I need to make the first 65k transfer please ? My plan is to commence 65k transfers in November 2024 so by the time I try for extension in December 10 2025, I will have 12/13 monthly transfers to show. Does this work? Another question is, I intend to withdraw 400k, 3 months after my 2024/5 extension, do I have to keep 400k until 2 months before December 2025 when I change methods ? Do I put the other 400k back in 2 months before, so that when I change methods in December 2025, I have 800k and 12 months receipts for the 65k method? A long post sorry, I couldn’t see this in previous posts. Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about switching their visa extension method from the 800k requirement to a 65k monthly deposit for their Non-O visa, specifically asking when they should start making these transfers and the financial obligations surrounding this change.
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Stuart *********
You need 12x monthly deposits of 65k or more to switch methods. You can’t go below 400k from your previous extension as that was a requirement for that extension.
Probably a good idea to put the account back up to 800k two months prior to applying to use the 65k method just in case there is any sort of glitch. If there was then you’d be back to square one without an option to renew.
Probably a good idea to put the account back up to 800k two months prior to applying to use the 65k method just in case there is any sort of glitch. If there was then you’d be back to square one without an option to renew.
Barry ********
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Barry ********
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assuming I get approval for 65k method in December 2025, am I able to remove the 800k immediately or do I have to wait 3 months?Barry ********
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thanks I assumed you were in PattayaStuart *********
@Barry *******
Once you’ve been approved for the 65k per month method then there is no requirement to keep any funds in your account. As soon as the transfer hits your account you can spend it at will. The requirement to keep the funds in the account was based on the 800k in the account method. A completely different scheme.
Barry ********
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in your experience, do people have a problem with the IO in Jomtiem, assuming they meet all the criteria, in changing methods?Stuart *********
@Barry *******
Sorry I’m based in Phuket so have no idea of Jomtien operations. Perhaps others with direct experience can help.Reply to
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so if I start the monthly payments this month November 2024, I’ll be good for 12 months right ?Chris *******
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and it must be 12 transcations on the application date not the visa expiry date.Barry ********
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sorry you’ve lost meChris *******
@Barry *******
your 12 mths of deposits , must be 12 mths on the day you apply, NOT from the date your visa was initially approved.So you need the transfers to start asap because you may apply 30 days before the end of your extension.
Barry ********
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and I can change the date of the transfer each month or must it be the same day each month? As long as I transfer 12 consecutive monthly amounts of 65k right ?Chris *******
@Barry *******
you have to try and be reasonably consistent.For example if you deposit on the 3rd and then the next month on the 28th, that is almost 2 mths between deposits.
Its not just that you deposit in Oct and then in Nov.
They also prefer to see 1 deposit for simplicity.
Remember it will be office specific and then officer specific what they will allow.
With the money , either banked or income method, 1 mistake and you have to start the process over.
Barry ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris ******
Thanks for that I assumed as long as you banked it in the month anytime would be fine but now I know.Barry ********
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thanks Chris I didn’t know I could apply for my extension 30 days before expiry. In that case will next year’s extension run for 12 months plus 30 days ?Chris *******
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no your annual date will be basically static.Being able to apply early allows you to work around your schedules, fix any potential issues, etc.
Some apply on the last day, not a good plan.
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Yes. Beware of exchange rate fluctuations. They catch people out all the time.Barry ********
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good advice. I only transfer so that that if it’s *****
baht for example, I take account of xchange rate so that *****
baht arrives in Thailand bank.Stuart *********
@Barry *******
That’s fine. Some people set up a standing order to transfer X amount of whatever currency to send to their Thai account to equal close to 65k. Except sometimes it doesn’t quite cover it and even if it’s just a couple of baht short it won’t work for using the 65k method.Barry ********
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one last question. I am planning to make the 65k transfers into a different bank to the one I use for the 800k. Is this a problem? So when I apply in December 2025, I will show 2 x bank statements and bank letters.Stuart *********
@Barry *******
Its not a problem as long as you can show 12x monthly transfers of over 65k. Irrelevant of what bank account, as long as it’s a Thai bank account in your name only.Barry ********
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short answer thanks. It’s a bit tricky to ensure I don’t screw things upChris *******
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the smartest and safest path in to leave the 800k in untouched until the new extension is inked under the Income method.I have seen people fail over a few baht drop in the account because of service fees.
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