Hi everyone - I have a question about the retirement visa. We heard they will change the bank account amount rules in 2022, so that a couple only needs to deposit/show evidence of 1 person’s bank deposit. This would cut the amount needed in a Thai account in half. But I can’t find information about this new rule online. Can anyone verify that this will indeed change? And will it be as of Jan. 1st? We’ll need to apply early Jan as our extension runs out Jan 26 and we need 21 days left on it to apply for non-immigrant O first. Thanks for any info.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user inquired about potential changes to the bank account amount rules for Thailand's retirement visa, specifically if only one spouse would need to show the required bank deposit amount starting in 2022. Several comments indicated that this is not a new rule but rather a long-standing provision for foreign couples. Others emphasized that requirements can differ based on the type of visa ('O' or 'OA') and that if both individuals are over 50, they would typically need to meet the financial requirements independently. Additionally, there's concern about applying for a visa extension within the constraints set by the immigration office.
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