Answereda year ago

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

Non-Immigrant O Visa Visa Renewal Thai Bank Account Requirements Seasoning Funds Re-Entry Permit

Shai ********

asked May 18, 2025

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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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The user, who recently entered Thailand on a Non-Immigrant O visa, is concerned about not transferring 800,000 THB to a Thai bank account before returning to their home country. Comments indicate that transferring the funds prior to leaving would be beneficial, as it would address the seasoning requirement for the funds by the time of their return. However, others suggest applying for the visa again from the home country should not pose issues as long as the user meets the necessary requirements for the Non-O visa.

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Peter **********

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

a year ago

Shai ********

@Peter *********

Valid point. Thanks

a year ago

Bob **********

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

a year ago

Santos ********

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

a year 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

a year ago

Shai ********

@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?

a year 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.

a year ago

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

@Shai *******

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

a year ago

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.

a year ago