Flying into HCMC this Thursday to apply for the DTV freelancer visa. I have all my documents in order however I'm hearing mixed reports on the min balance of 500,000 baht requirement. Apparently it's getting more difficult there recently.

I have the balance in my bank account as of the end of January. I will only have last month's statement showing 500,000 baht and about 100,000baht for the previous 5 months.

If I wait a couple of days after i get to HCMC I could provide a second month with the balance for March when my monthly statements are issued, but would prefer to apply right away if it doesn't make a difference.

Can anyone confirm or deny this? Or is it hit or miss at the moment? Any advice?

TIA

For the past 6 months, I have had over the required amount in a TFSA (tax free savings account). Would this technically qualify as proof of "bank" statements? It's a TFSA managed under a private wealth and asset management company in Canada. I'm so new to this. Thanks for your input guys.

Regarding marriage visa is it true that the 400k needs to sit untouched in the bank for 2-3 months after the visa has been issued? thanks in advance.

Hello, I am looking in a year's time to swap to 65k monthly transfer method for non o visa. Does the 65k have to be deposited in 1 payment or can it be transferred in say 3 payments. Thanks

Good morning to the community,

I have a question regarding the monthly 65000 baths transfer from abroad for retirement 1 year extension.

On thai admin website I read that it should come from pension. Is it correct and if yes how can I prove that these 65000 baths originate from my pension ?

Thks in advance

Have a nice day

Marc Bailliart

Do you have to have the 800,000 in the bank all year to get your renewal on your renewal date?

First I want to thank any responders in advance. I also want to express my appreciation of this form, I keep learning from it.

I am a US citizen and I am 71 with several questions.

I currently have a one year multiple entry marriage visa. For complex personal reasons I will likely need to change to a retirement visa. I have 800K baht in a Thai bank account. I have monthly social security income that will more than meet Thai minimum requirements. and can be direct deposited to a Thai bank.

I do not think have the funds to apply for any of the newer higher cost visas essentially established to attract wealthier retirees. Although, if the one that costs 50K baht were for some reason strongly recommended, I could potentially save enough before a move to apply for that one.

Any suggestions or recommendations about converting from a marriage visa to a retirement visa?

Since I need my social security to live on in the US until a move here, how can I transition from the 800K baht in a Thai savings account requirement to demonstrating I have sufficient monthly deposits to meet Thai requirements?

If I have sufficient monthly income, does that eliminate the requirement of maintaining $800K baht in the bank

I am confused by insurance requirements. Is there any way to demonstrate sufficient income so that the insurance requirement is waived?

If I need the insurance, who will insure an older gent at a reasonable cost for the Thai minimum coverage?

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Steve Mussack

Just grabbing at straws with this question. Without the USA consulate affidavit of income being available to its tax paying citizens, would an Apostilled government pension (social security) benefit letter pass as proof of income?

If not accepted by immigration in Thailand for, say, an extension of stay or in-country O, would it be accepted for an O visa retirement application in border embassies or consulates…like Suvannaket. I sent an inquiry but haven’t heard back.

Thanks

Jason Moehring

Good afternoon, I am in the process to change my extension of stay from ‘guardian’ of expat children studying here to retirement. I am clear about the process about canceling one extension and reapplying for the new one. For the retirement the only unclear to me is the use of the combination method between deposit and annual income. Practically I have received foreign remittances in excess of 65k monthly for 11 months out of the 12 required prior to the application therefore I cannot use the monthly income method. I have the 800k in the bank for two months. I would prefer to use the combination method but I am not sure how that works. Can someone assist? Thank you.

Anybody had an proof of income provided by TMB.