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What is the process for converting a tourist visa to a Non-O visa in Thailand as a US citizen over 50?
So I think I have my POA
As a US (50) citizen:
-Have ฿800,000 min in Thai account
-apply for 60 day tourist visa
-come to Thailand
-apply to convert to Non-O (retire)
-apply for extension of stay (1 yr)
Feels like I have left something out. I am just trying to get my entire plan drawn up and keep my T’s crossed and I’s dotted.
Believe me I have researched a lot. But I would rather run this by some of the few experts on here who painstakingly grade people’s plans
TIA
As a US (50) citizen:
-Have ฿800,000 min in Thai account
-apply for 60 day tourist visa
-come to Thailand
-apply to convert to Non-O (retire)
-apply for extension of stay (1 yr)
Feels like I have left something out. I am just trying to get my entire plan drawn up and keep my T’s crossed and I’s dotted.
Believe me I have researched a lot. But I would rather run this by some of the few experts on here who painstakingly grade people’s plans
TIA
Answer summary
A US citizen over 50 is looking to convert a tourist visa into a Non-O visa by ensuring they have ฿800,000 in a Thai bank account, applying for a 60-day tourist visa, then converting it upon arrival in Thailand. Key points discussed include the need for the initial funds to be proven as transferred from abroad, the necessity of obtaining the latest local requirements upon arrival, and the importance of quickly opening a bank account as visa-related banking can get complicated.
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Ellie *******
AGAIN, Be sure get the LATEST handout of the requirements when you arrive Thailand.
Unfortunately, how to proof the source of your funds in a Thai bank account is out of the scope of this group.
Unfortunately, how to proof the source of your funds in a Thai bank account is out of the scope of this group.
@Karl *******
, if you have any further question regarding to this post, contact a moderator to re-open this post or also can make another post.Russell ********
Beware: all your painstaking research can be side tracked by local interpretation of ' the rules' but in general the advice here is as good as it gets.
Karl ********
OP@Russell *******
yea I know your right, just trying to give best effort I can & this groups experience helps a lotJonas *************
If it's the first time the 800k needs to be proven to come from abroad it cannot be "local money".
The bank needs to give you a paper stating that it was transferred and it needs to prove that it was transferred from abroad which usually implies that you have to do a wire transfer of the full amount.
The bank needs to give you a paper stating that it was transferred and it needs to prove that it was transferred from abroad which usually implies that you have to do a wire transfer of the full amount.
Jonas *************
Karl Saszik
(To clarify with specigically bangkok immigration)
Here is Bangkok immigation website.
notice "Evidence of foreign currency fund transferred to Thailand"
(To clarify with specigically bangkok immigration)
Here is Bangkok immigation website.
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notice "Evidence of foreign currency fund transferred to Thailand"
Karl ********
OP@Jonas ************
I mean all the funds came from my account in USA but does my Thai bank know that? So I could possibly have to pay to transfer it all out and back in again? I mean some of these transfers are 3 years old. Just when I thought I had a plan……🤷🏼♂️😂Karl ********
OPSo all the money I’ve transferred from abroad thru wise and xe could potentially be moot if it wasn’t a wire transfer? What do I do then since I already have the money in account.
Karl ********
OPWow ok I’ll have to look into this. Potential expensive mistake if I’ve spent money moving it in only do have to move it out and back in again.
Chuck *********
@Karl *******
does the transfers show on your BKK bank statement “international transfer?” If so, you’re good. If not, you’ll have to prove you sent the money from the U.S. I was transferring about *****
0 bht each month through wise using my debit card and it showed “transfer from other bank”. I had to change and send from my checking acct using the reason on Wise as “long term stay in Thailand” and then it showed as International transfer.Karl ********
OPI plan on Bangkok
John **********
@Karl *******
using wise is fine. But it does need to show on your bank statement as coming from overseasJonas *************
@John *********
maybe it's different in different officers? Go to immigration in the office where you plan to do it and get its rules....Maybe somebody else can get you definite answer.
What immigration office do you plan to use? I used Bangkok.
Karl ********
OP@John *********
ok thanks
Ja***
@Jonas ************
I don't think that is correct except for 1 or 2 provinces.Jonas *************
@Ja***
tell me more? What provinces?I'm talking about the first time when in order to get the non-o 90...
Ellie *******
@Jonas ************
, for example, Chiang Mai doesn't require international transfer for an in-country initial Non-O retirement visa application
Greta *****
Where in Thailand are you planning to be based ?
Karl ********
OP@Greta ****
BKK
Arpit ********
Another thing is the bank account in Thailand to park the money. Now it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to open account based on tourist visa itself so your first priority after getting 90 days non-O is to open a bank account asap so you can park the money.
Karl ********
OP@Arpit *******
I’ve heard that thank you 🙏 …but I’m good. Have had an account here for 5 years.Ellie *******
Your plan seems to work.
Be sure you get the latest handout for an in-country initial Non-O visa based on being over 50 from the local immigration office as soon as you arrive in Thailand and decide the province to stay.
Be sure you get the latest handout for an in-country initial Non-O visa based on being over 50 from the local immigration office as soon as you arrive in Thailand and decide the province to stay.
Karl ********
OP@Ellie ******
thanks. I’ve read everything I think I can & I appreciate the input from the experienced people here 🙏🏼👍🏼✌🏼Activity
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