Can someone who had o-x visa detail the process? 1. Get into Thailand with tourist visa 2. Open a Thailand bank account and deposit $30000 3. Wait after 3 months and then go to apply 4. I read need health certificate, can I do it in Thailand? 5. Can I transfer money from my chase bank to Thailand bank account directly? 6. How to approve your pension or 401 K or social security ? Statements are enough ? I am from the US. I am 60 years old and not qualify for social security yet but i have half a million 401 k and savings .

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What is the process for obtaining a Non-OX visa in Thailand, and what are the requirements for US citizens?

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Apr 13, 2025

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Can someone who had o-x visa detail the process?

Get into Thailand with tourist visa 

Open a Thailand bank account and deposit $30000

Wait after 3 months and then go to apply

I read need health certificate, can I do it in Thailand?

Can I transfer money from my chase bank to Thailand bank account directly?

How to approve your pension or 401 K or social security ? Statements are enough ?

I am from the US. I am 60 years old and not qualify for social security yet but i have half a million 401 k and savings .

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The post seeks to understand the steps involved in obtaining a Non-OX visa in Thailand for U.S. citizens. The user outlines a six-step process including entering Thailand on a tourist visa, opening a bank account, and the requirements for applying for the visa. There are also questions about the health certificate, transferring funds from a U.S. bank, and how to approve pension or 401(k) withdrawals. Comments from the community highlight practical challenges, such as the difficulty of opening a bank account with a tourist visa.

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Banks won’t open an account with a tourist visa I have tried

You will need a non o

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half a million in 401k savings…. NOT ANYMORE YOU HAVE….

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Brandon ************

I've never heard of anyone actually using the non-OX visa except Australians when one of the embassies there made it easy.

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