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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
a year ago
Mike ******
ORIGINAL POSTERCan 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 .
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 .
TLDR : Answer Summary
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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Barry *********
Banks won’t open an account with a tourist visa I have tried
You will need a non o
You will need a non o
Randy ******
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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