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What is the best way to open a Thai bank account with 400,000 Baht for a marriage visa?

Thai marriage visa 400,000 THB bank account bank account requirements joint account rules Non-O visa fund transfer restrictions

Oct 2, 2024

2 years ago

William *************

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Best way to open required 400,000 Thai bank account for marriage visa. Can I transfer to wife account then transfer to new account or is joint account ok.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To open a required 400,000 THB bank account for a marriage visa in Thailand, it is essential that the account is in your sole name and not a joint account. While transferring the funds from your wife's account is permitted, the money does not need to originate from a foreign transfer. It's advisable to maintain a separate, fixed deposit account specifically for this requirement, as rules may vary by province.

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Bob **********

Yes you can transfer the 400 k doesn’t need to come from a foreign transfer

2 years ago

Evan *******

Do you have a pink id card?

2 years ago

Tin **********

Never joint

2 years ago

Nongnuch ********

@Tin *********

some Immigrations allow both names if you deposit the double required sum, i.e. 2 x 400.000 THB

2 years ago

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Nongnuch ********

Ryan ****

short answer only account under your sole name , as per written definition

2 years ago

Nongnuch ********

@Ryan ***

some Immigrations allow both names if you deposit the double required sum, i.e. 2 x 400.000 THB

2 years ago

Ryan ****

@Nongnuch *******

at least not for ChaengWattana IO, just gotten my visa there last week.

2 years ago

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Ryan ****

Brook ********

Asked and answered here many times. Use the search feature to review.

Rules can vary in each province. Some may require proof funds came from outside Thailand.

Open a separate, fixed deposit (2% interest bearing) account in your name for sure, and don’t use it for anything else.

2 years ago

Graham ******

Are you in Thailand now? If not get your Non-O marriage Visa before you travel as this will make opening a bank account much easier.

2 years ago

Ian ********

@Graham *****

Do you need the 400K in bank before you can apply for this Non O Marriage Visa?

2 years ago

Graham ******

@Ian *******

In a Thai bank account? Yes, if you apply inside Thailand., if not in Thailand check the local Thai Embassy requirements

2 years ago