When can I withdraw funds from my bank account after applying for a Thai wife visa?

Jan 11, 2021
4 years ago
Bob *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi. Just applied for a 12month Thai wife visa and this is now under consideration.

Today the immigration team paid us a visit to check our living arrangements and to confirm the photos we submitted.

I showed 400k in the bank account at the time of the visa application. My question is, when can I safely draw money from my Bank account below the 400k amount.?? Thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquired about when they could safely withdraw money from their bank account after applying for a 12-month Thai spouse visa, which includes showing 400k baht in the account. Community responses clarified that after receiving the extension stamp in the passport, it is permissible to withdraw funds, provided the bank book is updated at that time. Additionally, it was discussed that the user would need to report their residency to immigration every 90 days after the visa is granted, with the first report requiring an in-person visit.
Bob *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks to all for the advice. 👍😎
Chulala **********
After stamped your visa
Ian *********
Please dont assume im right never had visa needing money in bank yet but i have heard you need a minimum 400k in the account for duration of the visa,hope im wrong as i will be getting marriage visa when i return
Ian *********
Like i said wasnt sure take your word for it ill be there this year

Thanx
Kool *******
@Ian ********
that is for a retirement extension. Bt800,000 in the bank for two months before you apply, then three months after, then at least bt400,000 for the rest of the year. This does not apply to a marriage extension. Once you get your extension stamp after the 30 day under consideration period, you can do whatever you want with the money, until next renewal.
Ash ********
what visa is this exactly?
Andy ***********
Thanks - I have now an O visa. Had a B for 24 years, but on a Thai Wife extension now for past 5 years. Thanks for the clarity!
Andy ***********
Sorry - O or OA are the non immigrant visas...Only O is for Thai Wife extension - OA is for retirement extension
Garrett ***********
@An**
A Non-OA is a 1 year multiple entry visa based on retirement that can only be obtained in your home country and requires health insurance. A Non-O based on retirement can be obtained at any embassy in any country, is valid for 90 days and is extendable for 1 year at a time, and does not require health insurance.
Garrett ***********
@An**
Non-B doesn't exist anymore? Non- O based on retirement doesn't exist anymore?
Bob *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Andy ***********
the visa is non immigrant O or OA - the extension is based on marriage to a Thai national - they stamp Thai Wife in your passport
Garrett ***********
@An**
OA is not a visa based on marriage.
Stuart *********
@Ash *******
he’s meaning an extension of stay based on being married to a Thai. Not a visa.
Ash ********
@Stuart ********
oh right haha 😄
Mike *********
Is marriage visa multi entry, maybe a silly question but I'm thinking of work.
Stuart *********
@Mike ********
no. If you want to leave and return you have to purchase a reentry permit. One time is 1,000 baht or multiple entry is 3,800 baht. The permit allows you to re enter Thailand and you will get a stamp in your passport that matches your current “allowed to stay” date.
Mo ******
when you go back to get the 1 year stamp they will check again , you have to go with a print out of the bank book and the bank book. I did mine in November
Martin ********
When you get the 12 month extension do you have to report very 90 days? Or do you wait until to renew after 12 months?
Steve *********
@Martin *******
everyone has to report every 90 days from entering thailand. 1st time must be in person - after that, you can do online.
Steve *******
@Steve ********
Or leave the country.
Steve *********
@Steve ******
precisely
Bob *******
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Bob *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Martin *******
not sure. Think every 90 days. Belive I can do online.
Jeff **********
@Bob ******
first 90 day report must be in-person
Bob *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Jeff *********
ok thanks
David *********
After your visa is stamped
Kool *******
As soon as you get your extension stamp in your passport when you go back after your 30 day under consideration. Just remember, they will want an updated copy of your bank book on that day also. After you get your extension stamp spend away until next year.
Riaz *******
@Kool ******
yup agree
Steve *******
@Kool ******
Never had that, only had to show bank book on the day of application.
Kool *******
@Steve ******
they started that at ChiangWattana last year.
Tomnoi *********
When you got your ext
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