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Will not transferring my 800K THB affect my future Non-Immigrant O visa application in Thailand?

Non-Immigrant O visa Thai visa application 800K THB requirement Visa extension Re-entry permit Bank account requirements in Thailand

May 18, 2025

2 days ago

Shai ********

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I entered Thailand a month ago on a Non-Immigrant O visa, but haven’t transferred the 800K THB yet. Due to a change in circumstances, I need to return to my home country next month and stay for about two months. Because of this, I don’t plan to transfer the funds until I return to Thailand. Will this cause any issues when I apply for the same type of visa again soon?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring if not transferring the required 800K THB to a Thai bank account before returning to their home country will impact their ability to reapply for the Non-Immigrant O visa upon their return to Thailand. Community responses suggest that as long as the user applies for the visa from their home country and potentially transfers the funds before returning, they should not face issues with reapplication. Completing a re-entry permit is also advised to maintain their current visa status.

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Peter **********

Don't forget to complete the Re- Entry permit if you are going to maintain your current visa status.

21 hours ago

Shai ********

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@Peter *********

Valid point. Thanks

19 hours ago

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Shai ********

Bob **********

Apply for the non-o in your home before you come much easier to open a bank account

2 days ago

Santos ********

No issues, I agree with DCA , if you send the founds before you arrive here, you'll have your peace of mind

2 days ago

Dca *****

Seems to be no issues, but if you are able to transfer your 800k Baht now and let it sit in your Thai bank account ("seasoning" of funds), then on your return to Thailand months later, you would not have to worry about the minimum seasoning time period of your funds in a Thai bank account, as it has been sitting there while you were away in your home country: if you were to apply for a change to Non–O in-country or Extension with your local Thai Immigration Office

2 days ago

Shai ********

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@Dca ****

Thanks for the advice. Two more questions, pls.

If I do that and transfer the money now, how soon can I apply for the one-year extension?

If I'm abroad, will I be able to transfer the funds back to my home bank account, just in case I'll need it?

2 days ago

Jonas *************

@Shai *******

if you have the right Visa and you have the money in the thai bank for 2 months and you can prove that it was a wired to Thailand you probably can apply for the extension directly when you're here.

14 hours ago

Fabio *******************

@Shai *******

If I remember correctly, the money must remain in the account for at least two months.

a day ago

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Fabio *******************

James ********

The only way to know is to Apply for the visa you want once again, as planned, in your home country.

IF it's the Non O Visa as a retiree, and you meet the requirements for it where you are applying, Then likely not a problem for approval.

2 days ago

Will ************

No you just apply for a new non-o in your home country

2 days ago

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Will ************

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