I currently have a 1 year Non-O visa marrried to Thai. USA passport. I have a bank account with the necessary amount of money got future extensions. I am planning to go back to the states for a bit but want to have the option for future Non-O visas and extensions. I want to put my wife’s name on my account for purposes of unforeseen circumstances (I.e. death or incapacitation) so she is able to handle my finances. My question is will the bank account still be acceptable for the purposes of the Non-O visa or does the bank account have to be in my name and my name alone for the next time I apply for the visa? Thank you.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user has a Non-O visa linked to their marriage in Thailand and plans to add their wife's name to their bank account for access in unforeseen circumstances. Community members advise against this, stating that having a joint account could invalidate future visa extensions. Instead, they recommend setting up a Thai will to ensure the wife can manage finances if the user becomes incapacitated.
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