I recently call a Law firm in Bangkok about the 1 year retirement visa requirements. I was told that a change was made in January of 2025. Forcing all new requests to make it mandatory to place 800000 Thai baht in a Thai . And can not be touched. Then I went on line to Royal Thai consulate in Los Angeles web site- it states 800000 baht OR 65000 baht a month. Which is it?

First stop Bangkok Bank for Confirmation Letter ( I already have the statement) The girl said to me, I need to have 400 or 800k baht in the account for 4 months. I said I don’t use that method, I use monthly method, she goes and speaks to the Manager, comes back and says, they cannot do letter. I go to the branch in Robinsons (where I got my statement) as it’s now open, explains the story to the girl, she prints off Confirmation Letter and I pay her 100 baht, she explains that the rules have changed. I head to Immigration (Roi Et) with all the docs required as per Koh Samui list. He checks the statements and asks where the money is coming from, I say the UK as they show as FTT transfers, as required. He says, but I want to see proof of money going into your account in the UK from your pension provider, luckily I have April 2025, on my phone. Koh Samui had never asked for such proof in the last 10 years, I don’t know if this requirement is new or not, and I pass the info on, for anyone who it may affect. 🙏🙏🙏

Hi everyone,

For those who’ve applied for workcation recently, could I ask a quick question about the supporting documents?

Did you include a cover letter, a portfolio letter, and a financial letter, or is that too much? Are all three necessary, or is there anything else I should include to be safe?

Also, for the 500K financial proof, is it okay to submit both a bank statement and a screenshot showing the balance from my mobile banking app? Just want to make sure that combination is acceptable.

Thanks so much in advance for your help!

Hi everyone!

I'm applying through HCMC on a soft power visa. Just got a request for supporting documents.

All pretty straightforward, except for proof of monthly income, ending with: "Additionally, please describe your plans after completing the course while holding a 5-year visa."

I would naturally go with something along, "if all goes well I would like to enroll in an advanced program" but I'm wondering if there are any red flags I'm missing.

Had anyone been asked that, and if so, what would be a proper answer?

Thanks in Advance

I am married to a Thai and applying for the O retirement visa

Being married do I require 400,000 baht or 800,000 baht in a Thai bank?

Also what is the maximum amount that I can transfer to my Thai Krungthai bank account from Australia?

In reference to the DTV visa application, is it necessary for the 500,000 baht to be deposited in the account for at least three months? I possess more than the required amount, but it has not been deposited for the stipulated three-month period. Also, have any individuals experienced difficulties with their applications in the US? My wife submitted her application two weeks ago, and it is still being "processed".

Hi everyone, I am applying from the U.S. embassy. I will be doing a soft power muay thai application. I have 20,000 USD in my savings account, but about half of it has only been there as of this month, since it my finances were split and it was in my checkings account previously. So i think i will do the sponsorship letter route and use my parents bank statements. I am self employed online working with training clients remotely but i dont have letters of employment or anything so ill go the sponsorship letter route.

I will be applying with a sponsorship letter from my parents who live in the united states and submit my application with their finances. Will this work? Thank you all.

Spouse Visa Application

Hello, for all who have applied and successfully added their spouse to their DTV, can you please say what the requirements are for the sponsor letter?

Is there anything else required other than the usual (Cover letter was mentioned), do i need to show financial proof again, or anything from the business I work for to say about the dependant, or is my DTV enough?

Many thanks.

Edit: to confirm, both I and my spouse need to upload banks statements?

When you are submitting bank statements for the DTV, would it be better to submit every page of the statement or the overview page which shows the relevant information (i.e. our names, address, beginning balance, deposits, deductions and ending balance)?

In regards to Washington DC Royal Embassy, the 3 months of statements $500,000 Baht, does each statement individually have to show over 500k baht or just the final balance period has to show the needed amount? My May statement has a little over 17k and a screenshot of todays balance is well over 17K, However April and March statements are not but they do show continuous deposits.