Answereda year ago
What are the updated requirements for maintaining financial funds for a Non-O visa in Thailand?
I have recently been speaking to some fallangs who are saying that as well as having the money in the bank 3 months before your visa renewal the money has to be in the bank for 3 months after as well. Is this correct?
Answer summary
The conversation discusses the rules surrounding the financial requirements for renewing a NON-O visa in Thailand. Users mention that the funds need to be maintained in a Thai bank account for a period of time before and after applying for the visa extension. There are varying opinions, but the consensus suggests the money should remain in the bank for at least 2 months prior and 3 months after the application. Some users also note that for those using the 65,000 baht monthly income method, different rules may apply compared to maintaining a lump sum.
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Steve ***********
Since when did we start calling ourselves that??
Mike ******
I am British..
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Mike ******
Do you mean foreigners...???
Robert **********
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Kevin *******
@Robert *********
exactly why not ask the bank your going to use and the immigration at the district you are going to be living at
Rok ********
Full 800k 2 months before and 3 after; can reduce to 400k months 4 to 10 and then increase again to 800k for 2 months prior to the next extension.
Alan *******
@Rok *******
can you confirm for me that the 2 months prior to the next extension is true in bangkok? Including if you are changing to the 65k monthly method for the new extension?Rok ********
@Alan ******
if you are changing to 65,000 for year 2 you still need to maintain 400 k for months 4-12 as part of the T&C of the year 1 extension. Make sure you have 12 monthly 65k transfers at the time of year 2 extension application.
Frangipani *******
@Alan ******
Your best bet is to contact your local Immigration Office to find out what their requirements are.Alan *******
@Frangipani ******
yes i know and will sound pitiful but I keep asking specifically about Bangkok immigration because I have emailed questions to their office 3 times with no replies and the 3 times I have been there i tried asking about my 'future' rules (as opposed to what i am there for that day) and never get anywhere except pointed to the 'documents check' queue with long waits. Only on my first extension application was i given a handout that only says '2 months before applying and 3 months after" and nothing different about consecutive next year extensions - especially if the '2 months before' is actually required on the next extension if I show i have done the monthly 65k+ deposits for over 12 months.
John **********
Easiest way is to leave it in the bank, forget about it, because if your staying in Thailand your going to need it in there every year. Saves all the hassle and worry.
Alan *******
@John *********
not if using the 65k monthly option, you don't need it there earning nothing every year.John **********
@Alan ******
Yes, Alan. I realise that. I could top my pensions up to do this every month but I would be drawing off from my lump sum until its withered away, that's why I prefer to have the amount in my Thai bank at all times. Thanks for your comment!
Tom ********
I have now heard that it must stay in the bank for 6 months after making a total of 10 months of the Bank having access to your funds.
Ron ******
@Tom *******
Stop making up stories.Peter ********
4 months before now seemingly
Peter ********
Dunno,dan about Thailand mentioned it in one of his blogs yesterday
Marty *********
@Peter *******
It is a Bangkok Bank policy. Not immigration policy.
Paul ***************
@Peter *******
just had mine done as you can see and it was 2 monthsAlan *******
@Peter *******
seemingly?Peter ********
Was on good authority though
Peter ********
@Alan ******
well who knows what to believe in media these daysFrangipani *******
Two months before you apply for your extension and 3 months after.
This is for Non O.
This is for Non O.
Graham ******
@Frangipani ******
retirement Non-OPaul ***************
It's correct just had my mine done last week here the note left from immigration in my passport
Jeremy ********
My advice just leave it in there and forget it ever existed
Robin *******
@Jeremy *******
good advice
Mel ******
@Jeremy *******
same. I think of it as my moving money in the unlikely event I get bored in Thailand. Separate account for daily spending
Julian *******
@Jeremy *******
exactly what I do. Opened an interest account with GSB and you also get entered in the monthly draw. I average 800 baht per month winnings from this lotteryJeremy ********
Julian *******
@Jeremy *******
take a Thai friend with you ,Jeremy ********
@Julian ******
nice I’ll look into thisJulian *******
@Jeremy *******
I’m on a marriage visa and I leave 500k in the account, each month I pop in to get my passbook updated and they tell you if you win anything or not.
Philip *******
OP@Jeremy *******
I do tbh. I was just trying To make it more clear for others.
John **********
Depends on what your extension of stay based on. If it's based on marriage or thai child you don't need to keep it in the bank once you have the extension. For retirement
@Gerg *********
is correct
Cris ******
@John *********
ya for marriage there is no requirement for after the extension. Only prior.
Gerg **********
That’s how I understand it, and also the balance can’t drop to below 400,000 baht after that 3 months, and the whole 800,000 baht has to be back in there 3 months prior to your next extension.
Alan *******
@Gerg *********
I have seen it is 2 months prior to next extension in bangkok. I have not seen any handout or written elsewhere that says 3 months prior.Activity
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