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What financial requirements must I meet before arriving in Thailand on a Non O retirement visa?
Looking at coming to Thailand on a Non O retirement visa. I know when I arrive I need to get 800K into a Thai bank account. What about pre-arrival to Thailand? Do I need to have held the US equivalent of the 800K in a US bank account? If so, for how long?
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To obtain a Non O retirement visa for Thailand, you must have 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account upon arrival. However, to apply for this visa before your arrival, you need to provide proof of either three months' worth of income (equivalent to 65,000 THB/month) or demonstrate that you have the 800,000 THB available. The funds do not necessarily need to be held in a US bank account for any specific period; only the most recent bank statement showing the necessary amount is required. Some embassies may have additional requirements, so it's advisable to check directly with your embassy.
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Graham ******
The 800k can be in any bank account in your name for your initial Non-O, no seasoning required (unless your Thai Embassy is rogue and requires this)
John **********
In order to apply for the Non-O visa in your home country before travelling to Thailand you need to show either 3 months worth of income of the equivalent of 65k baht each month or have the equivalent of 800k baht or more in your account. Whichever route you need to provide 3 months bank statements but the 800k only has to be in the most recent one
Robert **********
OP@John *********
Thanks John. Do you work for a visa agency?John **********
@Robert *********
no. I don't work, I'm retiredRobert **********
OPSorry, just thought you might know of a good agent that is Chiang Mai based.
Marek **********
@John *********
Are fixed-term bank deposits held in my name accepted as proof of the required 800,000 THB for a Non-O retirement visa application? 😃John **********
@Marek *********
depends if they are instantly accessible or notMarek **********
@John *********
Thx 👍
Graeme *******
What, Thais not interested in what you do with your money out of Thailand. Get here get Thai ph number, letter /certificate from.immigration go and open a bank acv deposit money.
Ronny *********
It is not important where the money comes from so long it is not illegal, although for getting the non-o you need 3 a 6 months Recent bank statements showing sufficient funds (typically at least $1,000 USD for individuals ), better ask your embassy the required details because it is everywhere other financial requirements (Thai law ask only for
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BTH or equal for 3 months, but embassies ask a lot times more)Alan **********
Ronny Liekens Non-O retirement - 800,000 Baht, NOT $1,000 USD.
Your 20,000 Baht is the tourist/'visa-exempt cash requirement for entry. And that's roughly $600 USD.
Your 20,000 Baht is the tourist/'visa-exempt cash requirement for entry. And that's roughly $600 USD.
SoftPap*******
Initial 90 day O visa doesn't require 800k.
An OA visa does, but a 90 day O does not.
An OA visa does, but a 90 day O does not.
Alan **********
SoftPapaya9740 You keeping repeating it doesn't make it true. You should delete your posts so as not to confuse future readers.
Wannikea *********
SoftPapaya9740 stop spreading absolute fairy tales
David **********
SoftPapaya9740 please don't give incorrect advice.
This is from the official Thai e-visa website
This is from the official Thai e-visa website
Graham ******
SoftPapaya9740 both Non-OA and Non-O require 900k or 65k/month income
SoftPap*******
Graham Seal incorrect. A yearly extension of a 90 day O visa requires 800k in the bank.
The initial O visa doesnt require 800k.
The initial O visa doesnt require 800k.
Wolf ******
When you get your E-Visa.... no. Only the 800kb or equivalent during 3 months prior submission of your E-Visa.
Alan **********
Wolf Gang I'm not sure exactly what you're saying, but,
From the e-visa site under Non-O (retirement)
"Financial evidence showing monthly income of at least 65,000 THB or equivalent, or having the current balance of at least 800,000 THB or equivalent (e.g., bank statements from any banks for the last three months, or proof of earnings)"
From the e-visa site under Non-O (retirement)
"Financial evidence showing monthly income of at least 65,000 THB or equivalent, or having the current balance of at least 800,000 THB or equivalent (e.g., bank statements from any banks for the last three months, or proof of earnings)"
Tony ********
No,
90 day doesn't require seasoning only the extension
90 day doesn't require seasoning only the extension
John ********
You have to show the financial requirements as on the Thai embassy website when you apply for your initial 90 Non o retirement visa.
SoftPap*******
John Mozley 90 day O visa does not require 800k in bank.
Only an OA, or an in country extension requires 800k in bank
Only an OA, or an in country extension requires 800k in bank
Alan **********
SoftPapaya9740 "Financial evidence showing monthly income of at least 65,000 THB or equivalent, or having the current balance of at least 800,000 THB or equivalent (e.g., bank statements from any banks for the last three months, or proof of earnings)"
SoftPap*******
There isn't usually any requirement to have funds outside of thailand , just the 800k in an account in Thailand for an extension of stay.
Wannikea *********
SoftPapaya9740 fairy tales
David **********
SoftPapaya9740 of course there is. You have to show the equivalent of 800k THB to qualify for the Non-O based on retirement
SoftPap*******
David E Moore OA visa needs 800k in bank, O visa doesn't.
John **********
SoftPapaya9740 incorrect
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