What is the evidence required for foreign currency fund transfers when applying for a retirement visa in Thailand?

Dec 9, 2024
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Nway ************
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I’m trying to apply retirement visa for my aunt. Does anyone know what 5.3 evidence of foreign currency fund transferred to thailand.

We didnt transfer direct from bank to bank from our country. Is it a must to provide that? If so how should i do it?
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When applying for a retirement visa (specifically the NON-O category) in Thailand, you must provide evidence of foreign currency funds transferred to Thailand. This is crucial as the Thai authorities require proof that funds originate from overseas. If you did not transfer the money directly from a bank to a bank, you will need to show this in another way. Many people find success using services like Wise for transfers, as it often categorizes funds as international transfers. Additionally, you can make a small transaction in a Thai bank right before the larger transfer, which can provide you with a receipt indicating the funds were transferred from abroad.
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Jessie ******
Robert ********
You need to go to yoir (thai) bank, and make a minuscule transaction a moment before that. They will give you a paper stating when the money came from outside Thailand.

Bangkok bank knows that. I’ve been to 3-4 different branches and they immediately know about it.
Nick ************
@Robert *******
phone top up.
Robert ********
@Nick ***********
Yes why not (I have a post paid, so didn’t think of that)
Nway ************
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@Robert *******
thank you. I will try that
Stuart ***********
Most people seem to use Wise to transfer the funds using the code for purchasing a property. It then shows as an international transfer (unless this has changed again).
Wayne ********
@Stuart **********
they actually now have a category that says “ sending money for retirement” or something similar.
Stuart ***********
@Wayne *******
does that show as an international transfer?
Wayne ********
@Stuart **********
I don’t know for sure because I always transfer my money to Bangkok bank in New York and then they transferred to my local branch in Thailand. I would assume it does show as an out of country transfer because that category has not always been available. But I would check with Wise to be sureor you can transfer a small amount through Wise to your Thailand bank and see how it shows up.
Graham ******
@Stuart **********
It has, the long stay in Thailand was restored two weeks ago when I sent funds
Stuart ***********
@Graham *****
makes sense Graham. I presumed it would revert at some point, I just hadn't seen any comments stating it had happened. Is the wording 'funds for long term stay in Thailand' or similar?
Graham ******
@Stuart **********
yes, words to that effect
Brandon ************
This is a requirement for converting to non-O retirement visa in Thailand. You must be able to show the funds you are using came from overseas. If you cannot show this in some way or your funds will not be accepted for the visa application.
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