Need some immediate advice regarding the retirement visa.
I just got to Thailand about a week ago and am on the Non-O initial 90 day visa. I plan to sign a one year lease within a week or so, open a Thai bank account immediately after that, and then transfer the 800k baht to the account so I can let it sit there for two months before I apply for the one year extension.
*However I just found out this potential problem:* I already transferred the 800k baht to Wise so I could transfer it to the Thai bank account once I open it, but I heard that using Wise for the 800k baht transfer and not a direct wire transfer from my US bank could cause immigration to deny my one year extension. Has anyone encountered this issue? If I don't use Wise and just wire transfer another 800k baht from my US bank will that make everything ok?
I am utterly confused and appreciate any advice on this, thanks!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice about potential issues with using Wise for transferring 800,000 baht to a Thai bank account, as part of the requirements for a retirement visa in Thailand. They are concerned that this method may cause immigration to deny their one-year extension. Various comments indicate that as long as the funds can be traced and the transfer receipt is provided, issues with using Wise are minimal. Recommendations include using Kasikorn Bank for better service and clarifying the reasons for the transfer to potentially classify it as an international one.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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